At the start of the areca season in An Lao district, Binh Dinh province, the price of fresh areca nuts has surged to 45,000 - 50,000 VND/kg, a significant increase from 4,000 - 5,000 VND/kg the previous year, bringing excitement to local farmers. The district currently has over 70 hectares of areca trees being harvested. However, the agricultural sector cautions against mass planting due to recent price instability, which is heavily influenced by exports to the Chinese market.