Illustrative image (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has announced that it will spend 11.94 trillion VND (514 million USD) over the next five years to improve its irrigation system in an effort to better facilitate local agriculture. Provincial authorities said the investment would stretch from now until 2025 to make sure that 85 percent of the crop fields and aquatic farms receive a regular and sufficient supply of water throughout the dry season. Dozens of reservoirs in Thua Thien-Hue would receive funding for upgrades in the near future. The authorities reported that 20 out of 56 reservoirs were showing signs of serious degradation and many were leaking water. The improved irrigation system is also intended to act as stronger protection against frequent flooding in the lower Huong and O Lau rivers. It will also store rain water for urban use.-VNA … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue to invest 514 million USD to improve irrigation
Vietnamese honoured for promoting Vietnam-Japan relations
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Buddhist nun Thich Tam Tri (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) - As many as 63 organisations and 206 individuals, including four Vietnamese, were honoured on July 23 in a ceremony in Tokyo for their prominent contributions to developing diplomatic ties between Japan with countries and regions. Many honorees have made various activities to promote friendship, understanding, culture-art exchange, education and religion, contributing to boosting the development of the Vietnam-Japan strategic partnership. Speaking at the event, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono expressed his gratitude to the honorees for their unceasing dedication in exchange activities between Japan and its partner countries. Talking to Vietnam News Agency, Buddhist nun Thich Tam Tri, one of the four Vietnamese hounoured at the event, expressed her pride, saying that this is an honour not only for herself but also the whole Buddhist and Vietnamese community in Japan. Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnamese honoured for promoting Vietnam-Japan relations
Made-in-Vietnam social network launched
At the launching ceremony (Source: vietnamnet) Hanoi (VNA) – New social network Gapo developed by Vietnamese made its debut in Hanoi on July 23. The network was created by the tech firm Gapo Technology. It has green background with interface, layouts and features similar to that of Facebook. Besides basic functions of a social network such as messaging, updating status, adding friends, liking and sharing, Gapo has an additional feature of decorating stories and requiring identification of user accounts. Users can use different wallpapers, colours, music, videos and even other interactive images. In particular, this social network allows users to identify accounts to protect and secure benefits in case of disputes. Gapo also has automatic keyword filtering and a team to censor bad news based on the information reported by users. Users could experience the network by downloading it on Google Play Store, App Store, or go to www.gapo.vn to sign up. At the … [Read more...] about Made-in-Vietnam social network launched
Quang Tri: gifts presented to social policy beneficiaries
Thousands of people visit the Truong Son National Martyrs Cemetery, where some 10,263 soldiers were laid to rest, and the Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery, which is the resting place of over 10,000 others who sacrificed their lives during the resistance war against the US. (Photo: VNA) Quang Tri (VNA) – Ministries, agencies and people nationwide have extended their sentiments to residents in the war-torn central province of Quang Tri prior to War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27). From July 19 to 23, many delegations visited and presented gifts to social policy beneficiaries in the province. The Government Office handed over 100 wheelchairs and 100 bikes to people with disabilities, Agent Organge (AO)/dioxin victims and needy orphans in the province, and 250 million VND (10,750 USD) to help Gio An commune in Gio Linh district build kindergarten rooms. The Ministry of National Defence also presented gifts to 40 social policy beneficiaries in Dong Ha city and Gio Linh … [Read more...] about Quang Tri: gifts presented to social policy beneficiaries
Hanoi to offer free heat shelters
Free heat shelters will be set up in 15 wards in Hanoi under a project jointly supported by the Vietnam Red Cross and the German Embassy in Vietnam. Each ward will have from one to two shelters. Water, wet wipes tissues and fans will be provided there. Red Cross volunteers of wards will be available to assist the needy. The shelters will be located in heavily populated areas which are home to many outdoor workers and vendors. To date, two shelters have been installed at Co Nhue Ward in Bac Tu Liem District. The facility at 548 Tran Cung Street, Bac Tu Liem District has air-conditioning. People are also given advice on how to effectively avoid heat as well as first aid in case of thermal shocks. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to offer free heat shelters