Quang Binh (VNS/VNA) - The lives of ethnic minority people in the central province of Quang Binh’s Minh Hoa District have changed thanks to the care of soldiers over the past 10 years. In early May, a bustling atmosphere filled Ruc Village as harvest season began. Every person has their own duty. Elderly people use sickles to cut the rice while youths carry rice to the field edge. Border guards help residents with the threshing machine and then pack rice into bags which are driven home on motorbikes. Nguyen Trung Chinh, a political officer at Ca Xeng Border Post, said that after seeing local residents faced difficulties in daily life, they were determined to help them. “Wet cultivation is one of the models that has really changed the perception of the people.” Ca Xeng Border Post under Quang Binh Border Guards supervises two disadvantaged communes of Thuong Hoa and Hoa Son with a total population of 2,522. Of these, 40 percent are ethnic … [Read more...] about Border soldiers help improve lives for ethnic minority people
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The People’s Committees of northern provinces which share the border with China were asked to work with relevant agencies in tightly controlling the transportation of the products. All violations should be strictly dealt with in accordance with state regulations. … [Read more...] about Deadly new seafood virus should be prevented: Ministry
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The city has allowed hotels to reopen. Visitors from Hanoi and HCMC no longer have to be quarantined. Many hotels are preparing to welcome guests again. But karaoke parlors, bars, pubs, cinemas, massage parlors, swimming pools, museums, monuments, and festivals are still waiting for permission to restart. … [Read more...] about Da Nang back on track after social distancing relaxation
Two high school students drown in central Vietnam
Phu Ninh Lake, where two 12th-grade students drowned on May 23, 2020. Photo: L.T. / Tuoi Tre In Vietnam, many such tragic accidents have happened, especially in summer. Young people are the age group most susceptible to drowning. … [Read more...] about Two high school students drown in central Vietnam
Covid-19 pandemic: Policy responses to stop shutdowns
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