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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Cuban diplomat appreciates CPV’s leadership
Under the CPV’s leadership, Vietnam also stepped up economic integration and fulfilled its role in promoting peace and multilateralisation of ties worldwide. The year 2020 was also a success in the country’s foreign policy in its capacity as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and the ASEAN Chair.13th National Party Congress will be a success and sent New Year wishes to the Vietnamese people./. … [Read more...] about Cuban diplomat appreciates CPV’s leadership
Egypt’s newspapers highlight Vietnam’s achievements
Vietnamese economy was still growing by 2.91 percent, and Vietnam is in the group of countries with the highest growth rate in the region and in the world, it said.13th National Party Congress is not only significant to Vietnam's development in the coming years, but also opens up new prospects for further promoting relations between Vietnam and countries in the Middle East - Africa, including Egypt. … [Read more...] about Egypt’s newspapers highlight Vietnam’s achievements
Singaporean scholar impressed by Việt Nam’s successes
Regarding the 13th National Party Congress, scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2, Singh said the event would be of special significance as it would put forth socio-economic development plans for the country in the next five years when Việt Nam has to face the impact of the pandemic and competition among trading partners at the same time. … [Read more...] about Singaporean scholar impressed by Việt Nam’s successes
Vietnam football club fires Sierra American striker for his indiscipline
As regulated by the Vietnam Professional Football Joint Stock Company, which is responsible for the Vietnam men's, women's, Olympic, and youth teams as well as national competitions, clubs can freely change foreign players for their squad before entering the fourth round of the V-League competition. … [Read more...] about Vietnam football club fires Sierra American striker for his indiscipline