Spacetech in Agriculture: How Satellite Data is Transforming Vietnam’s Agri-Aqua Economy

This week, our HCMC Hub hosted a roundtable on spacetech in agriculture, bringing together Kuva Space—Finland’s frontrunner in satellite-powered intelligence—and Vietnam’s leading minds in aquaculture, agriculture, and climate innovation.

The session, led by Malathy Eskola and Michal Shimoni from Kuva Space, explored how satellite data and hyperspectral imaging can accelerate efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock climate-smart solutions across Southeast Asia’s agri-aqua industries.

Why Vietnam Leads in Agri-Aqua Innovation

Vietnam is a unique testbed where farming traditions thousands of years old meet spacetech innovation. It’s where orbital data intersects with real-world challenges—such as monsoons, cloud cover, and the urgent need for resilient food systems.

The roundtable brought together nearly 100 stakeholders from aquaculture, agriculture, carbon markets, and environmental monitoring to explore how to bridge technology and practice.

Key questions included:

• How do we monitor blue carbon when cloud cover limits visibility?

• Can satellite data for shrimp farming boost efficiency and reduce risks?

• Will space-enabled MRV systems unlock new carbon market potential?

  
  

Satellite Data for Shrimp Farming: A Breakthrough Use Case

One of the most exciting discussions focused on satellite data for shrimp farming. Vietnam is the world’s third-largest shrimp producer, but farmers face huge risks from disease, water quality, and climate variability. Kuva Space showcased how hyperspectral imaging can:

• Track water conditions in real time

• Reduce operational costs

• Improve yields and efficiency

• Support compliance with environmental standards

• Enable traceability for global export markets

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This application of spacetech in agriculture doesn’t just cut risks—it opens new revenue opportunities through carbon finance and sustainable certifications.

Vietnam’s Climate Tech Ecosystem at the Table

The roundtable featured an impressive lineup of local innovators shaping Vietnam’s agri-aqua economy:

• Thanh My Nguyen, Founder & Chairman, RYNAN Aquaculture

• Victor Vu, Founder & CEO, Minh Long Agro

• Do Pham Trung Hau, Country Manager, New Sun Crop Science

• Siem D. Schreurs, Head of Fintech & Partnerships, Rize

• Hien Tran (Andy), Supply Chain Director, DUYTAN Recycling

• Toan Nguyen, Director of Capital Management, Camimex Group

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Their insights grounded the discussion in practical realities—where climate tech must be localized, scalable, and accessible to farmers.

From Global Innovation to Local Impact

Kuva Space brought global case studies and practical deep tech insights, demonstrating how hyperspectral imaging and satellite-powered solutions can drive both climate impact and business value.

This event embodied Earth Venture Capital’s mission: channeling global climate deep tech innovation into tangible local impact across Emerging Asia.

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