Millennium development goals and sustainable development goals

Agricultural experts check a rice field planted with new variety DCG72 in Nghe An Province. Photo doluong.gov.vn The rice seed named DCG72 has a short growth period which is suitable for intensive cultivation of three crops per year. … [Read more...] about VN develops new rice variety for flood and drought-prone areas

The chairman’s statement stressed the association would continue to honor AOIP by further promoting the objectives and principles contained in the Outlook, as well as encouraging external partners to support and undertake cooperation with ASEAN on key areas through practical projects to promote mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual benefit through ASEAN-led mechanisms. … [Read more...] about South China Sea developments an ASEAN concern

Following successful cooperation with Quang Ngai province, the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (Vinatom) has begun cooperating with Ca Mau to solve local problems with nuclear engineering and radiation technology. Another big problem of Ca Mau is the fresh water shortage. To get water for farming, people use water from wells they drill. … [Read more...] about Ca Mau aims for sustainable development with nuclear technology

Japan committed to providing medical equipment worth US$56 million and training for medical workers of Mekong countries, to offer at least $50 million to help Mekong countries improve their capacity to respond to the pandemic and provide credits for countries to deal with pandemic-caused issues. … [Read more...] about Japan and Mekong countries boost co-operation in COVID-19 fight

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh and Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu co-chaired the 13th Mekong - Japan Ministerial Conference on July 9, focusing on promoting cooperation between Mekong countries and Japan in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The online conference, which also saw the participation of foreign ministers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, also discussed measures to bolster trade and investment cooperation to speed up economic recovery in each country following the pandemic. In his speech, Minh emphasised the need for a comprehensive approach that both responds to the pandemic and recovers the economy. While sharing Vietnam’s experience in containing the disease, he affirmed the timeliness and effectiveness of the comprehensive policies adopted by the Vietnamese Government. Vietnam is continuing to apply measures to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Mekong – Japan Ministerial Conference discusses COVID-19 response