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
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13th National Party Congress – new milestone in Việt Nam’s development process
Việt Nam's international position had improved because its ruling party was capable of connecting with different poles and defending the nation’s sovereignty and economic interests, he affirmed, adding that the country maintains close and good relations with India, Russia, the European Union, the United States and China. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress – new milestone in Việt Nam’s development process
Underdogs dream of future without poverty
"The two boys were left behind by their mothers without personal documents. Every year, authorities try to convince the family to file for documents so that the two children could go to school for free, but they are too poor to pay any fees. So far the two children have not received any education." … [Read more...] about Underdogs dream of future without poverty
Vietnamese-French woman fights US chemical firms for justice for Agent Orange victims
At the trial, 20 lawyers of 14 U.S. chemical companies, namely Bayer-Monsanto, Dow Chemical, Harcros Chemicals, Uniroyal Chemical, and Thompson-Hayward Chemical among others, will have four hours to debate, while Nga’s three lawyers will only have one hour and 30 minutes. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-French woman fights US chemical firms for justice for Agent Orange victims
Toyota recall cars distributed in Vietnam over fuel pump defect
Meanwhile, Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Toyota, are recalling eight models, including RX350/450h, RX350L/450, NX200t/300h, ES350, GS200t, LX570, and LS500/500h for a check and replacement of fuel pumps. … [Read more...] about Toyota recall cars distributed in Vietnam over fuel pump defect