The ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed the Swiss Ambassador in Vietnam, WASI’s representative, and Nestlé Vietnam It is the result of more than 10 years of cooperation (2011-2020) between Nestlé Vietnam and WASI implementing research, development, and transfer activities to farmers planting and caring techniques for sustainable development of coffee trees. … [Read more...] about Opening of NESCAFÉ WASI Coffee Farm Experience Center in Central Highlands
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PM demands strengthening air pollution control as air quality worsens
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has demanded subordinate levels strengthen air pollution control as air quality in many localities, particularly Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has worsened. Particularly, the Government chief tasked ministries and localities to immediately review and evaluate the implementation of regulations on dust and emission control right in the first half of 2021. He asked for promptly enhancing air quality monitoring capacity to ensure that air will be monitored nationwide by 2025. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment was tasked to review and report to the Prime Minister a roadmap for application of national emission standards for road motor vehicles in the fourth quarter this year. The main causes to air pollution in Vietnam come from exhaust of transport means, construction activities, industrial production, and low rate of trees in urban areas. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the most concerning air pollutant in Vietnam. Another problem is … [Read more...] about PM demands strengthening air pollution control as air quality worsens
Thai Nguyen hi-tech agricultural zone set up
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed Decision No 70/QD-TTg on the establishment and issuance of operational regulations of the Thai Nguyen high-tech agricultural zone. The zone will be set up in Tien Phong commune, Pho Yen town, Thai Nguyen province, spanning 154.36 ha. It is to host research activities and pilot hi-tech production models in farming, forestry, aquaculture, and farm produce preservation and processing, among others. The zone will also specialise in training and technology transfer serving the agricultural sector of the province, the region and Vietnam as a whole. The provincial People’s Committee has been asked to steer the construction, assessment, and approval of planning for the zone in keeping with regulations. The province has previously set up large-scale agricultural production zones of high economic value. Of particular note, it is among the largest tea-growing areas in Vietnam, being home to over 22,400 ha./. … [Read more...] about Thai Nguyen hi-tech agricultural zone set up
Health ministry, VMA sign partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment in VN
“Roche is committed to working with Việt Nam to address healthcare challenges through a variety of activities. RocheVietnam is honoured to accompany the Vietnam Medical Association and Ministry of Health in a very meaningful project, bringing new hope to breast cancer patients in Việt Nam," said Girish Mulye, Chief Representative of Roche Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Health ministry, VMA sign partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment in VN
Ha Nam targets 17,500 new jobs in 2021
Ha Nam (VNA) - Authorities in the northern province of Ha Nam have set a target of creating 16,500 jobs and sending 1,000 workers overseas in 2021. The provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs will continue to coordinate with other agencies and organise events to introduce jobs to workers currently enjoying unemployment benefits. The department will also adopt measures to offer timely support to local enterprises facing problems in production and business, thus helping ensure stable employment. … [Read more...] about Ha Nam targets 17,500 new jobs in 2021