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With $2 million invested from the Dutch government and another $2 million from the Dutch private sector, the project aims to make the citrus sector of the Mekong Delta more sustainable and efficient (reduce the negative impacts of agro-chemicals to the environment), and more profitable (50 per cent increase in income) for 150,000 citrus small-holders in the area, by developing a sustainable citrus value chain – in which the local farmers will be contracted and supported in combination with the private sector’s extension system, fertiliser advisory service, virus-free citrus seedlings, and financial support programme. … [Read more...] about Netherlands and Vietnam promotes sustainable business for Mekong Delta

Flood-based System: Let It Float, Let It Hold, Let It Grow – proposed by Clear Rivers, HZ University, Hogeschool Arnhem Nijmegen, and Institute for Circular Economy Development – Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh, Kim Delta and Can Tho University. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Netherlands target sustainable agri-business development

Bao told VnExpress that there is no longer much room for an economic growth model that relies on exploitation of labor and natural resources, or FDI inflows, as these will yield benefits only up to a certain point. Meanwhile, scientific and technological advances, specifically Industry 4.0, will require Vietnam’s economic model to change, he said. … [Read more...] about Economists chant private sector mantra as Party Congress deliberates

The people-centric programme lists the following tasks among others: strengthening workers’ skills and education; expanding R&D activities and building a start-up eco-system; attracting more FDI in high-tech manufacturing; improving the transport and ICT infrastructure, business climate and people’s living conditions; and enhancing the province’s international co-operation. … [Read more...] about Bình Dương is a magnet for foreign investors

Việt Nam’s growing leadership role in the region was exemplified through its successful chairing of ASEAN. In the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam deftly managed the transition to a virtual chairmanship and delivered a series of important outcomes that have furthered strengthened ASEAN’s pivotal role. As strong supporters of ASEAN centrality, we were very pleased to work closely with Việt Nam throughout the year. … [Read more...] about Reflect Respect Celebrate on Australia Day 2021