(VEN) - The mountainous province of Lao Cai's soil and climate are not favorable for agricultural development, especially rice cultivation. Lao Cai had experimented in cultivating many rice varieties but it failed. … [Read more...] about Lao Cai to become a rice seed production center
Lao cai
Lao Cai strives to preserve culture
The director of Lao Cai Province's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Tran Huu Son, spoke to Lao dong Cuoi tuan (Labour Weekend) newspaper about the preservation of cultural heritage. Which cultural heritage are you trying to preserve in Lao Cai? Lao Cai is diversified in culture with 13 ethnic groups. But this cultural heritage is at a crossroads with its integrety threatened by cross border exchanges and a past in which many of its festivals were abolished by local authorities which viewed them as superstitious. This attitude has been changed in recent years, but the damage was done. The festivals are among the cultural heritage most in need of preservation efforts. They combine the most quintessential traits of the high mountain cultures, mixing art, music, dance, and theatre. … [Read more...] about Lao Cai strives to preserve culture
Lao Cai orchards increase produce
Lao Cai orchards increase produce (21-09-2005) by Minh Huong LAO CAI — "Of course I will get fewer plums when I participate in the project and let them cut my trees, but I agreed because I hope that it will help improve the quality of the trees," said Sen Van Cuong, a member of the Nung ethic minority in Bac Ha District, located in the mountainous northern province of Lao Cai. … [Read more...] about Lao Cai orchards increase produce
Lao Cai moves towards sustainable tax management
(VEN) - The northern mountainous border province of Lao Cai is proud of having joined the group of provinces with annual budget revenues of more than one trillion dong. Last year, it registered VND1.4 trillion in budget revenues, marking a 90-fold increase compared to 1991; and this year it may again achieve a new record, with registered budget revenues of VND722.8 billion during the first five months, fulfilling 46 percent of its annual plan. Lao Cai's increased budget revenues over the past few years have resulted from its reform, modernization and management of tax collection. The Lao Cai taxation sector has taken steps to innovate its working style by reducing tax management power while increasing the emphasis on the taxpayer through assiduous customer services including providing them tax administrative and tax law assistance, with the intention of providing the most favorable conditions for taxpayers. … [Read more...] about Lao Cai moves towards sustainable tax management
Work on Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway starts
The Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway Project aims to promote cooperation for common development between Vietnam and China and countries of the Greater Sub-Mekong region, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. Construction work on the Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway started on April 25 in Vinh Phuc province with the participation of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and representatives from the Ministry of Transport and the Vinh Phuc Provincial People's Committee. The project is of great significance as it is part of the transportation corridor between Kunning, Hai Phong and the Greater Sub-Mekong region and is an artery linking Hanoi with the northern provinces of Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Yen Bai and Lao Cai. The 264km highway project is designed to conform to the most modern highway standards in Vietnam with a total investment capital of approximately VND20,000 billion and is expected to be completed by 2013. Addressing the ground-breaking ceremony, PM Dung praised the Vietnam Highway Investment … [Read more...] about Work on Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway starts