Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Gardeners growing peaches in Nhat Tan village and kumquat trees in Tu Lien village in Hanoi's Tay Ho district are busy preparing thousands of peach roots and kumquat pots for the Tet (Lunar New Year) market. In Nhat Tan village these days, the laughter mixed with the enthusiastic working atmosphere of the peach farmers in the cold weather reminds us that spring is approaching. The peach roots bear small flower buds, carefully nurtured by the farmers’ skilled hands so they produce the most beautiful flowers to sell for Tet. At this time, caring for the peach trees is not as strenuous as when the leaves are plucked, but farmers still have to eat and sleep with the trees. According to Nguyen Van Hanh, who owns a peach garden with more than 400 trees, when it comes to peach care, dedication to the profession is indispensable. But the most important factor is the weather. “From the moment we are preparing to pluck the leaves … [Read more...] about Peach, kumquat tree growers busy ahead of Tet
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Cityland Education, EHL to train hospitality professionals
Việt Nam’s Cityland Education on Thursday signed an agreement with EHL Advisory Services to become the EHL Licensed Centre’s vocational education and training (VET) licensing centre to train service-minded hospitality professionals. An EHL campus … [Read more...] about Cityland Education, EHL to train hospitality professionals
Two Lieutenant Generals promoted to Senior Lieutenant General
Congratulating his subordinates on their rank promotion which is seen as a special honor for not only themselves but also the military, General Lich affirmed that he believes that the two deputy defense ministers will wholeheartedly serve the Fatherland, the people, and try their best to deserve to be senior military officers and capable commanders. He also hoped that they would join the CMC and MND leaders’ efforts to build revolutionary, standardized, elite, and modernized military by 2030, and the implementation of the two strategic missions of constructing and firmly safeguarding the socialist Fatherland of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Two Lieutenant Generals promoted to Senior Lieutenant General
Better infrastructure is way to absorb surge in renewable energy production: experts
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