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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

Gold (L) and Jun, still growing, were rescued five years ago by the staff of an elephant rescue center with the Yok Don National Park in Krong Na Commune, Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province. Gold weighs 850 kilos and Jun, 1,485 kilos. They are cared for by two vets. … [Read more...] about Tuskers saved from death convalesce in Central Highlands sanctuary

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

Hanoi FC striker Nguyen Van Quyet, who recently won the 2020 Vietnamese Golden Ball, has been honoured as the most valuable athlete of the country in 2020 According to the voting results announced by the General Department of Sports and Physical Training on January 23, Quyet topped the list of 10 outstanding Vietnamese athletes with 534 points. … [Read more...] about Footballer Nguyen Van Quyet named Vietnam’s most valuable athlete in 2020

Oil and gas group also suffered, such as Vietnam National Petroleum Group (PLX), down 3 per cent, Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical (BSR) falling 5.6 per cent, PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (OIL), dropping 6.3 per cent, PetroVietnam Drilling & Well Service Corporation (PVD), losing 6.6 per cent, PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PVS), down 7.9 per cent, PetroVietnam Construction Corporation (PVC), down 9.6 per cent, PetroVietnam Coating Corporation (PVB), declining 10.4 per cent. … [Read more...] about Experts warn of correction in trading this week