The agriculture sector in Mekong Delta supports farmers in finding markets According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Can Tho City, up to now, the city has more than 23,500 hectares of fruit trees, with an output of more than 168,250 tons annually. Many areas of orchards help farmers achieve a profit of VND200 million - VND800 million per ha annually, even higher. The types of fruit trees grown in Can Tho City are quite diverse in types, including many delicious and specialty fruit trees such as durian, breast milk, longan, orange, grapefruit, and Ha Chau strawberry with high economic value. Can Tho City has also established many concentrated fruit-growing areas such as durian and Ha Chau strawberry growing areas in Phong Dien District, longan in O Mon and Thoi Lai districts and mango area in Co Do District. Simultaneously, the agriculture sector takes heed of collective trademark building for many kinds of fruit trees such as mango orange and Idol … [Read more...] about Agriculture sector in Mekong Delta supports farmers in finding markets
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Northern Vietnam hit by massive power outages
Around 1 p.m., power went out in Hanoi’s inner districts like Ba Dinh, Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem, Hai Ba Trung, and Hoang Mai. Nghia, manager of an office building in the Cau Giay District, stated that the power was restored after about 30 minutes. However the voltage spiked to more than 240 kilovolts (kV), causing some electrical equipment to be damaged. The damage is being assessed by building management. An employee of a media company in Hai Ba Trung District reported that while eating lunch at the office, power suddenly went out then came back on and then went out again. The loss of power recurred 10-15 minutes, causing many company equipment to be "turned on and off multiple times." Hanoi University of Science and Technology, located in Hai Ba Trung District, had to announce that "the entire school lost power due to a power grid failure in the city. We hope teachers and students understand for this inconvenience." The power was restored around 2:40 p.m., and normal … [Read more...] about Northern Vietnam hit by massive power outages
Hanoi among Top 10 cities in Southeast Asia
Three major cities of Vietnam are distinguished with the annual prestigious awards of Travel & Leisure. The United States-based magazine Travel & Leisure has recently unveiled its 2022 Asia’s Best Awards with suggestions about the best travel destinations around the world. Accordingly, Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City are among the Top Ten “Best Cities in Southeast Asia” Hanoi- the thousand-year-old charming city President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. Photo: Cao Anh Tuan Ranked fifth on the list of Travel & Leisure , the charming capital city of Vietnam- Hanoi is a must-see travel destination for foreign travelers to the country. The fact is that the city is very peaceful and very welcoming to foreigners. It has a low crime rate, great tropical weather, and is easy to balance work life and fun, according to Bill Noland, an Aussie digital nomad in Hanoi. “It takes me around VND10 million or $428 for a convenient accommodation … [Read more...] about Hanoi among Top 10 cities in Southeast Asia
☕ Afternoon briefing on July 4
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on July 4. – The Presidential Office in coordination with relevant ministries and agencies held an international press conference in Hanoi on July 4 to announce the President’s amnesty decision on the occasion of National Day (September 2). The beneficiaries include those who are serving their fixed-term sentences in jail, those who have life sentences reduced and those who have sentences suspended, with the serving time to be considered for amnesty calculated until August 31. Read full story – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have sent congratulations to US President Joe Biden on the 246th Independence Day of the country (July 4, 1776 - 2022). Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue also extended greetings to President of the Senate Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Read full story – Vietnam … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on July 4