The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has welcomed the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association as a new member of the global organisation, following approval by members during the AIPH General Meeting held as part of AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026.
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Established in 1989 under a decision of the Government of Vietnam, the association has grown into one of the country's most prominent horticultural organisations representing participants across Vietnam's ornamental plant and landscape sectors.
Today, the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association brings together more than 700,000 members, including artisans, scientists and entrepreneurs involved in ornamental plants, landscape design and horticultural production.
Vietnam's floriculture industry has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by strong domestic demand and increasing investment in horticultural production. Industry estimates suggest the sector now covers approximately 60,000 hectares of flowers and ornamental plants, generating around USD 2.1 billion in annual economic value.
Production is distributed across several important horticultural regions, including Da Lat in Vietnam's Central Highlands, which leads the country's flower production due to its cool climate and specialised flower farms. In northern Vietnam, Hanoi and surrounding provinces cultivate long-established ornamental plant traditions and support strong domestic markets.
Additional production areas include Hai Phong, a major northern port city; Nam Dinh, an important agricultural province; and Lao Cai, a mountainous province bordering China where diverse climatic conditions support expanding horticultural activity.
Alongside commercial production, ornamental plants play an important cultural role in Vietnam, connecting horticulture with community life through festivals, exhibitions, and traditional celebrations.
Dang Van Dong, Head of the Ornamental Plants and Flowers Committee of the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association, said the industry continues to expand as demand for ornamental plants grows across Vietnamese society. "Vietnam's ornamental plant and flower industry has grown significantly in recent years, with increasing domestic demand and expanding production across several regions."
Nguyen Manh Tuyen, Deputy Chief of Office of the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association, welcomed the opportunity to join the international organisation. "We hope to exchange experiences with AIPH members and strengthen international cooperation in ornamental plants and flowers."
Tim Briercliffe, Secretary General of AIPH, welcomed the association to the AIPH network. "Vietnam has a dynamic and expanding ornamental horticulture sector, and we are pleased to welcome the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association to AIPH."
Through its AIPH Membership, the Vietnam Ornamental Creature Association aims to strengthen connections with growers and industry organisations worldwide while contributing its experience in areas such as ornamental plant resources, cultural traditions linked to floriculture and smallholder production systems.
The association has also released a short video introducing its activities and the development of Vietnam's ornamental plant sector.
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