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In fact, the law has concretized the policies and thoughts of the Party and State on protecting national independence, territorial integrity and border security. It allows mobilizing not only the armed forces, but also the entire political system and people to protect national borders. The law serves as a legal basis for the Defense Ministry to make recommendations to the Government to invest in protecting border areas, build the border guard force and mobilize other forces and people to manage and safeguard national borders. It also creates a lever for the Government and local authorities to develop the economy and improve the living conditions of people living in border areas. Finally, the law contributes to building borderlines of peace, friendship and cooperation with Vietnam’s neighboring countries. … [Read more...] about The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime

Hanoi (VNA) - The Communist Party of Cuba (PCC)’s Central Committee conveyed its warmest greetings to Vietnam on January 26, saying it wishes the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) great success. “We have complete confidence that the documents and resolutions adopted by the congress will help further consolidate the building of socialism in Vietnam,” the PCC Central Committee said in its congratulatory message. Imbued with the teachings of President Fidel Castro, the PCC Central Committee recognises and highly values the CPV’s sound and wise leadership, with wisdom and persistence, in leading the heroic Vietnamese people to withstand the greatest of hardship and challenges and move forward on the path to victory. The two countries will this year celebrate the 55th anniversary of the historic meeting between General Raul Castro Ruz and President Ho Chi Minh, it said, adding that the friendly meeting strengthened the special bond … [Read more...] about Cuba wishes 13th National Party Congress great success

The past tenure saw Việt Nam's economic growth rate being kept at quite high rate, about 5.9 per cent, with stable macroeconomic foundation and strong growth in exports and social investment. In 2020, the country has also received widespread recognition for its competent handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping the infection and death number low which allows the economy to resume and grow, Trọng said. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam aims to become a socialist-oriented developed nation by mid-21st century

In the first ten months of 2020, Japan imported 11,030 tonnes of sweet potatoes worth USD13.86m, a decrease of 6% and 15.2% respectively compared to the same period in 2019. The average import prices for potatoes in Japan was USD1,257 a tonne, a 9.7% decrease According to the International Trade Centre, the demand for sweet potatoes in Japan is still very high. China is the biggest seller to Japan with 5,300 tonnes of sweet potatoes in the first ten months of 2020, an increase of 11.9% on last year and accounted for 48.4% of Japan's total imported potato values. Vietnam is in second place with 3,500 tonnes of sweet potatoes, a decrease of 19.4% compared to the same period last year. Indonesia is in third place with 2,260 tonnes, a decrease of 16.5% on last year. However, Vietnam's sweet potatoes are at highest prices of USD2,047 a tonne while sweet potatoes from Indonesia and China were sold at USD1,461 and USD650 a tonne. Sweet potatoes are one of the main crops in Binh Tan … [Read more...] about Vietnam boost sweet potato exports

Mr. Nguyen Van Doi, Director of Binh Thanh Agricultural Service Cooperative in Lap Vo District in Dong Thap Province, said that thanks to favorable weather, and fewer pests and diseases, the investment costs of the 2020-2021 winter-spring rice crop declined significantly. Rice yield is estimated at 7.5-8 tons per hectare. Although there is about one month left before farmers in the Mekong Delta start to harvest the winter-spring rice crop, many traders have come to the fields to deposit to buy fresh paddy at an average price of VND6,200-VND6,800 per kilogram, depending on rice variety, in recent days. “At this price, on average, farmers have a profit of about VND30 million per hectare or more. Such profit is quite high, ensuring farmers have money for a happy Tet holiday. More than 1,000 hectares of winter-spring rice of the cooperative are considered to meet the set requirements,” said Mr. Doi. In Can Tho City, Ms. Lam Thi Chin, a farmer in Dong Binh Commune in Thoi Lai … [Read more...] about Traders flock to Mekong Delta provinces to deposit for winter-spring rice