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Chair of Vinh Long Lu Quang Ngoi said the My Thuan – Can Tho Highway will help ease the overloading of Highway 1, contribute to development in the Mekong Delta, and ensure national defence and security for the cities and provinces in the region. Ngoi believes that once the My Thuan – Can Tho route opens, the number of traffic accidents on Highway 1 will decrease. The provincial authorities will apply measures to speed up site clearance so as to hand over the site to investors so they can execute the project on schedule. … [Read more...] about Highways open to traffic, clear the way to more development in Mekong Delta

A mangrove forest in Ca Mau province - Illustrative image An environment monitoring project for mangrove aquaculture (AQUAM) in Ca Mau was kicked off on January 15 by the Mekong Delta province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Australia’s University of Queensland and the Greenfield Consulting and Development Ltd (GFD). … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18

The lending volume during the first half reached VND42.583 trillion ($1.85 billion) which was distributed to nearly 1.2 million households that are poor, near-poor, or freshly escaped poverty, and other policy beneficiaries. Meanwhile, total collected debt volume amounted to VND29.670 trillion ($1.3 billion). Policy credit sources helped create jobs for nearly 216,000 labourers, 1,900 of whom have begun work under fixed-term contracts abroad, helping nearly 9,000 underprivileged pupils and students secure loans to continue their studies, and building 770,000 clean water and latrine facilities in rural areas. The capital source also helped build 11,500 housing units for policy beneficiaries. … [Read more...] about VBSP registers upbeat first-half performance

Meanwhile, China’s rice imports are expected to bounce back due to a sharp increase in domestic price and unfavourable weather. China’s rising demand will offer a good opportunity for Vietnam, particularly given that the two countries have established a hotline to facilitate the trade of agricultural products which was disrupted by COVID-19. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 19

Based on different natural conditions, different trees will be planted. Trees, which will be planted in special-use forests, protective forests, industrial zones and roads, are necessary to suit each area to achieve the highest efficiency. Tree planting should be done regularly by all people and localities. The ministries of agriculture and environment need to take the lead in the tree planting programme. … [Read more...] about Environment minister talks about achievements, plans for coming years