Golden apple snails can live up to six months in drought condition and rapidly multiply within reach of water. They could lay eggs at a speed of 200-300 in about three hours. This species often feeds on young rice plants or young shoots right after sowing up until the crops are 30 days old. … [Read more...] about Invasive snails immune to pesticides in central Vietnam
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Vietnam Railways Corporation predict huge loss amid Covid-19
The number of passengers sharply dropped in 2020 because of Covid-19 and severe flooding in the central region. Service quality was also affected by the VND7trn (USD302m) infrastructure repair and upgrade project. The trains had to run very slowly in 50 locations. Sometimes railway sections were blocked. The number of passengers dropped by 52.5% compared to the previous year while the revenue from passenger transportation decreased by 51.7%. Many train services were temporarily suspended. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Railways Corporation predict huge loss amid Covid-19
Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
In its report on socio-economic development in 2016-2020, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) pointed out that the economic growth rate was lower than targeted, while the gap between Vietnam and other regional countries still has not narrowed. The risk of falling into the middle-income trap and the possibility of lagging further behind remain big challenges. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 18
For example, a new housing price level was set in just a short period of time in HCM City, he said, adding that affordable projects become mid-end and mid-end become high-end. The problem was that this was simply an increase in price, not in quality, which might easily cause a market bubble, he added. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 18
Vietnam to have vaccine against African swine fever
This good news brings delights to owners of over 2.5 million farms and to the domestic animal feed market. According to the Department of Livestock Production, the herds of pigs in the country have recovered over 85 percent compared to the prior time reaching 27 million hogs. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to have vaccine against African swine fever
