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Entries of no more than 800 words can be sent to the Tien Phong Newspaper at 5 Hoa Ma Street in Ha Noi. Speaking at the launching ceremony at Thanh Cong Secondary School in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Anh Tuan said that the contest aims at raising young people’s awareness of the important role postal services in our societies, and social issues and their thoughts about these problems. It additionally helps foster an appreciation for the art of letter-writing. The contest in Viet Nam is organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee, Vietnam Writers' Association, Vietnam Post Corporation and the Tien Phong Newspaper. Created by the 1969 Tokyo Congress, the annual competition was launched for the first time in 1971. Viet Nam first joined the contest in 1987 and attracted millions of entries from youngsters nationwide. Each year, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 49th UPU International Letter Writing Contest Launched

Digital technology is indeed being used in agriculture but is insufficiently widespread. The application of digital technology in agriculture varies greatly in Vietnam. In some sectors, digital technologies are used everywhere, while in others there is still much possibility for improvement. The dairy sector in Vietnam is a great example of where digital technologies are used. Even small-scale dairy farmers use digital technologies. In other sectors, though, their application remains limited. For example, in the small-scale production of vegetables, spices and fruit, it is not yet common to use digital technologies.  The use of digital technologies in agriculture is a great way to improve farming. There are many benefits and improvement possibilities, for example lower production costs, less waste, less water consumption, and better quality.  In other agricultural sectors, such as vegetable farming, high technologies could also improve the sustainability of farming. For … [Read more...] about Broader digital application needed in agriculture

Illustrative image  An article published by the website on May 9 said the threat of a bad report card from the European Union (EU) has alarmed more than 30,000 Vietnamese commercial trawlers. It quoted Tony Long, former Director of the World Wildlife Fund’s European Policy Office and senior fellow of the Global Government Institute, as saying that the EU carding system to drive out illegal fishing is showing it has teeth, adding that countries are terrified that the ultimate sanction, the red card, imposes potentially enormous financial sanctions and significant risks. The article said, citing source as the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP), that fishing is a cornerstone of Vietnam’s economy and since 2006, the nation has been globally ranked among the top 10 exporting countries in fisheries.  The article said Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the Directorate of Fisheries and VASEP have … [Read more...] about Global Policy Journal: Vietnam may become model of anti-IUU fishing

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Vice Chairman Tran Van Tuan receives Laos Consul General Phimpha Keomixay during her courtesy visit to the province on April 24, 2019 The Union of Friendship Organizations of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province held a "Vietnam-Laos Friendship Exchange" event to mark the 44th anniversary of the National Day of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2019), in Vung Tau city. Attending the event held on November 29 were Phimpha Keomixay, Consul General of the Laos in Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Van Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, representatives of related departments and agencies, and residents of the province. Speakers recalled that the close traditional relationship between Vietnam and Laos was founded and strengthened by Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh, Laos President Kaysone Phomvihane and generations of leaders of the two Parties and States over the last 57 years. They also noted that in the renovation process of each … [Read more...] about Ba Ria-Vung Tau celebrates Vietnam-Laos friendship

The Chinese delegation was led by Huang Kunming – member of the Political Bureau, Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee. It was here to attend the 14th theoretical workshop between the two Parties. The host welcomed the Chinese delegates to Vietnam, saying the visit will make significant contributions towards enhancing friendship and cooperation between the two countries. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receiving Huang Kunming – member of the Political Bureau, Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee He praised the theme of the workshop, which highlights Vietnam’s experience during its “Doi moi” (Renewal) process and China’s open-door policy reform. Regular exchanges between the two Parties in these fields are essential and useful, he said, affirming … [Read more...] about Party chief welcomes delegation from Communist Party of China