A decade of "Day for the Poor" campaign

A decade of "Day for the Poor" campaign

The “Day for the Poor” campaign has received strong support from the public over the last 10 years. The annual live-TV program “Joining Hands” is one of the major activities...
Changing Vietnam’s rural appearance

Changing Vietnam’s rural appearance

The Party and State have paid special attention to the implementation of the national target program on building new rural areas across the country. After 3 years of piloting in 11 communes...
Program to build rural areas progresses smoothly

Program to build rural areas progresses smoothly

Steering Committees for the building of new rural areas have been established from the central to grassroots levels, according to reports delivered at a conference in Hanoi on Sunday to review 1 year of...
Fast and sustainable poverty reduction

Fast and sustainable poverty reduction

A government resolution to achieve fast and sustainable poverty reduction in 62 poor districts (Resolution 30a) has been in effect for 3 years. Today’s Current Affairs looks at how...
Vietnam and the EU will become important partners

Vietnam and the EU will become important partners

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung held talks with President of the European Council, Hermen van Rompuy on Wednesday as part of his official visit to Belgium and the European Parliament....
Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve

Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve

Covered by more than 1.3 million hectares of natural forest and spreading over nine mountainous districts, the Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve is the only remaining area in northern...
Libya is to form a new government

Libya is to form a new government

The Libyan National Transitional Council, NTC said a new government led by interim premier Abdel Rahim al-Kib will likely be announced on Sunday