Sengupta expressed his belief that along with promoting socio-economic development, the CPV will consolidate its defence capacity and firmly safeguard national independence and sovereignty. Via bolstering cooperation with all countries on the basis of the foreign policy of independence, peace and friendship, Vietnam will make further contributions to the struggle for peace and a fair world order, he said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25
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Illegal entrant under investigation recovers from Covid-19
Earlier this month, Tri was placed under criminal investigation for "spreading dangerous infectious diseases in humans." He is the second person to be placed under such a probe, the first being a Vietnam Airlines' flight attendant who allegedly breached Covid-19 quarantine protocols and infected three others. … [Read more...] about Illegal entrant under investigation recovers from Covid-19
Needed: A proper strategy to attract FDI in agriculture
Deputy Director of the Southern Investment Promotion Center Vu Xuan Dang said the country needs to create more favorable conditions for foreign investors, including policies to encourage the development of central animal husbandry areas and material zones, large-scale fields, and high-tech agricultural zones. The government should increase investment in infrastructure development in the northern mountainous region, the Central Highlands, and the Mekong Delta, which all have high potential for agricultural development. Improving the quality of local human resources to meet agricultural development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is also a must, he added. … [Read more...] about Needed: A proper strategy to attract FDI in agriculture
Busy year-end fish market at Phu Quoc port
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is not only well recognized for its breathtaking beach views and resorts but also for its bountiful supply of seafood. It has five major fishing ports with a total of around 10,000 fishing vessels over six meters long. Nearly half of those vessels are big enough for offshore fishing. … [Read more...] about Busy year-end fish market at Phu Quoc port
Unique lunar New Year markets in Ho Chi Minh City
Unlike northerners who cook square-shaped Banh Chung, southerners prefer cylindrical Banh Tet during the traditional Tet holiday. Both cakes are made of glutinous rice, green bean paste and pork, and they are wrapped in La Dong (Dong leaves). The leaves can be found at the La Dong market that is located at the Cach Mang Thang Tam-Pham Van Hai intersection. The market, the biggest of its kind in HCM City, often opens from the 15th day of the 12th lunar month and lasts several days before the start of Tet. A bunch typically contains 10 leaves costing between VND70,000 and VND80,000. Flowers are among indispensable items during the Tet holiday, and the Binh Dong flower market in District 8 is an ideal place to visit. Coming here, visitors can see boats full of flowers and ornamental trees sourced from gardens throughout the Mekong Delta region. From the 20th day of the 12th lunar month, gardeners gather at the market in order to prepare for the Lunar New Year festival. … [Read more...] about Unique lunar New Year markets in Ho Chi Minh City