By 2030, the income per capita of people from ethnic minority groups is hoped to be raised to half of the national average. The programme also aims to cut the number of poor households to less than 10 per cent of the total number of households, with no hamlets or communes in extremely difficult conditions and 70 per cent of communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas meeting new rural area criteria. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
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Vietnam obtains important achievements in empowering girls
In the world today, no country has achieved absolute gender equality. The countries in Asia and Vietnam are also no exception. Therefore, along with the improvement of legal policies, Vietnam ultimately promotes education activities to raise awareness of leaders, society, families and women about women's rights, and strengthen international cooperation, make use of all resources to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment. … [Read more...] about Vietnam obtains important achievements in empowering girls
Scientist helps farmers profit from medicinal mushrooms
Thương said: “I researched clean medicinal mushroom growing technologies to apply in Bình Dương and other southern provinces. Cordyceps mushrooms and Ganoderma Lucidum were the two subjects I prioritised to guide, advise and transfer technology to farmers due to their high economic values and high purchasing demand from food and pharmaceutical companies to produce healthcare products.” … [Read more...] about Scientist helps farmers profit from medicinal mushrooms
Binh Dinh firm fined for violating environmental regulations
Binh Dinh Provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment on January 13 issued the fine to MTV Nhat Nam Hung Company in Long My Industrial Zone in Quy Nhon City. The company has also been suspended for six months. According to the department, the company showed violations in collecting and storing solid waste, cleaning their site, and growing trees. The company also had installed and put into use a new production line without having approval from local authorities. They had also moved machinery to another area without having studied the environmental impacts, the department added. All these activities by the MTV Nhat Nam Hung Company had seriously violated regulations on environmental protection, the department concluded. The company has been asked to carry out measures to restore the environment within 30 days since the fine was issued. … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh firm fined for violating environmental regulations