As for the summer-autumn rice crop, according to the MARD, Southern provinces will sow 1.6 million hectares. Of which, provinces in the Mekong Delta will sow 1.5 million hectares. It is necessary to focus on arranging the cultivation schedule of the summer-autumn rice crop, taking into account the autumn-winter and winter rice crops. Farmers will grow rice in the alluvial areas of Tien and Hau rivers, the Plain of Reeds, and a part of Long Xuyen Quadrangle in March and April; in rice-growing areas in Vinh Long, Tien Giang, Hau Giang, Soc Trang, and Tra Vinh provinces in May; in coastal areas in Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, and Ca Mau provinces in June. Provinces in the Mekong Delta said that the fact that the production of the summer-autumn rice crop is adjusted to accord with the developments of drought and saltwater intrusion will ensure effectiveness. However, it raised concerns as the prices of paddy in the Mekong Delta provinces tend to decline by VND200-VND500 per … [Read more...] about Winter-spring rice production exceeds 10.7 million tons in Mekong Delta
Mekong delta tour 4 days
Pandemic sends CPI down in March
Consumers inspect fruits and vegetables at a supermarket. Vietnam’s CPI in March dropped 0.72% month-on-month – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in March dropped 0.72% month-on-month, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). … [Read more...] about Pandemic sends CPI down in March
HCMC suspends operation of intercity bus routes on March 28
Besides that, 54 out of 132 bus routes with low circulation and serving for schools, amusement parks in the city will be halted. The department will also adjust the bus schedule with a maximum capacity of 20 passengers compared to normal days. The buses are required to open windows, limit air condition or switch on maximum 27 degree Celsius. The requirement is also applied for business vehicles, tour and transit buses without exceeding 50 percent of capacities. Passengers are also recommended to keep two- meter distance with others, avoid gathering more than 10 people in a group at the bus stops, bus stations, ferries and transit stations. The river bus routes will be also halted and similar to buses and the river tour buses must not carry maximum 20 passengers a turn without exceeding 50 percent of capacities. Regarding taxi, transport vehicles via technology application, passengers must complete medical declaration form. The drivers are recommended to limit air condition … [Read more...] about HCMC suspends operation of intercity bus routes on March 28
