Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Science and technology are key to agricultural production, allowing for increases in the capacity and quality of products and improving farmers’ lives. For many years, Hanoi has focused on solutions to promote the transfer of science and technology to farmers. However, to make science and technology the leverage for sustainable agricultural development, more supportive mechanisms and policies are needed, as well as the participation of the authorities. Thanks to the application of science and technology in production, Kim Son commune in Gia Lam district has become the capital city’s hub for growing high quality bananas. “My family grew more than 200 trees of the South African banana variety and earned over 250 million VND (11,000 USD) per year on average,” Nguyen Trong Nghia , a banana farmer, told Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) newspaper. “We were planting bananas as per the VietGAP process, which raised consumption,” said Nghia. … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes science-technology in agricultural production

Dang Hung Vo, former Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, acknowledged that the trend of investing in real estate projects in satellite cities and provinces is a given. “Once inner-city land funds become unavailable, it is inevitable that real estate developers move to the surrounding areas. As for end-users, when infrastructure develops and roads are convenient, living in neighbouring urban areas is a very good choice,” Vo said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 24

Therefore, local administrations will accompany with startup companies and individuals that have creative ideas. Local administrations will give consultations and finance potential startup companies. More meetings will be organized to exchange opinions between the provincial administrations and enterprises which are hoped to promote startup movement in Di An Town of Binh Duong Province. … [Read more...] about Additional US$1 million fund established to aid startups in Binh Duong

Tay ethnic women making herb medicines in Thai Hai Village The utensils and tools used in production as well as in daily routine such as baskets, wooden trays, large wooden mortars, etc. may remind tourists of the long history of the local culture and people. However, the local life is not resistant to “outside” civilization because it is a happy one. In the village, music is always heard, birds sing all the time, kids romp here and there, and fire in the kitchens is kept round the clock. … [Read more...] about A village tiptoeing on stilts

Regarding the 13th National Party Congress, scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2, Singh said the event would be of special significance as it would put forth socio-economic development plans for the country in the next five years when Việt Nam has to face the impact of the pandemic and competition among trading partners at the same time.  … [Read more...] about Singaporean scholar impressed by Việt Nam’s successes