Vietnam’s effort to combat droughts

Vietnam’s effort to combat droughts

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has been experiencing serious drought and saline intrusion over the past decade. A strong El Nino has pushed the temperature up and caused severe water shortages in a large area covering...
President visits Bac Kan

President visits Bac Kan

(VOVworld) – During a visit to Bac Kan province on Wednesday President Truong Tan Sang called for greater efforts to develop agriculture and forestry and apply advanced technologies. He asked central agencies and Bac...
Vietnam to train 5.5 million rural workers by 2020

Vietnam to train 5.5 million rural workers by 2020

(VOVworld) – Vietnam is striving to train 5.5 million rural workers by 2020, 80% of whom will either be given new jobs or earn higher incomes. Duong Duc Lan, Director of the Vocational Training Department, said...
Deputy PM hails efforts to ensure safe Tet

Deputy PM hails efforts to ensure safe Tet

(VOVworld) - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hailed efforts made by ministries, sectors and localities to ensure a safe and warm Tet (Lunar New Year) festival at a conference in Hanoi yesterday....
Vietnam invests in improving productivity

Vietnam invests in improving productivity

(VOVworld)- In the context of Vietnam’s extensive international integration in 2016, the Vietnamese government is paying special attention to improving the national competitive edge and people’s living standards. Vietnam has investment...
Greece: protests in Athens over pension reforms

Greece: protests in Athens over pension reforms

(VOVworld) - Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Athens on Saturday in solidarity with farmers who have blocked dozens of highways and border crossings in recent weeks in protest over a pensions...
Russia set to ban US corn, soybean imports

Russia set to ban US corn, soybean imports

(VOVworld) - Russia's agriculture watchdog, also known as the Rosselkhoznadzor agency, said Wednesday that it is going to ban imports of corn and soy from the United States starting next week over "unsafe...
Tet customs in Vietnam

Tet customs in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Tet, the first festival in a lunar year, is of great importance to the Vietnamese and people in some other Asian countries. Generally, the first day of Tet is...