Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Transport Mr. Nguyen Van The stated that this would not only be a very important project, connecting with the economic hubs of the Mekong Delta but also open a new road linking Ho Chi Minh City with the southwestern provinces; thereby playing an important role for the promotion of socio-economic development, ensuring national security and defense of the region. In addition, the project success also demonstrates the friendship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15
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Vietnamese man carves spiritual icons on bamboo nodes
Nguyen Manh Cuong shows off his bamboo carving talent at his workshop in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hoang An / Tuoi Tre Much of Cuong’s day is spent in blissful silence, either researching spiritual icons he can recreate on bamboo or focusing on the creation of a new piece. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese man carves spiritual icons on bamboo nodes
Hanoi streets decorated to welcome party congress
Many streets in Hanoi have been decorated to mark the coming 13th National Party Congress. The event is scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2. It is common to see national flags and the flag of the Communist Party of Vietnam on Hanoi's streets. … [Read more...] about Hanoi streets decorated to welcome party congress
Top leader extends congratulations to newly-elected general secretary of Lao Party
Hanoi (VNA) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has sent a basket of flowers and a congratulatory message to newly-elected General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee Thongloun Sisoulith. In his message, the Vietnamese leader said the election of comrade Thongloun Sisoulith shows the trust the Lao Party and people have in him and the recognition of his great contributions to the Lao revolution. “I believe that under the leadership of the LPRP and the General Secretary, the fraternal Lao people will continue to grasp new and greater successes in the cause of reform and successfully implement the Resolution of the LPRP’s 11th National Congress, thus building a nation of peace, independence, democracy, unification, and prosperity towards the goal of socialism,” he wrote. He underlined that the Party, State and people of Vietnam will work hard to … [Read more...] about Top leader extends congratulations to newly-elected general secretary of Lao Party
Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains
Dong Thap Province has prioritized investment in key commodities such as rice, ornamental flowers, mango, pangasius, changed production methods, strengthened cooperation and market linkages in order to reduce costs and increase product quality. Many high-tech, smart and clean agriculture models have opened up a new approach, boosting the production value of the province’s farming industry to more than VND13.17 trillion in 2020, an increase of VND508 billion compared to the same period in 2019. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta farmers urged to link up with global value chains