Vietnam targets 500,000 tonnes of seaweed yield by 2030

Hanoi: The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target to produce some 500,000 tonnes of seaweed by 2030 as part of the nation’s seafood development strategy.

With a view to spurring seaweed cultivation, the ministry will su…

Fight against cross-border smuggling tightened

Lang Son: The customs force is stepping up the fight against cross-border smuggling in northern Lang Son province.

This move follows booming import-export activities across these border gates as domestic consumer demand increases ahead of the Tet hol…

CPV’s prestige reflected in criticism, self-criticism spirit: Cuban expert

Havana: The prestige and strength of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) are reflected in the revolutionary spirit as well as the spirit of criticism and self-criticism of each party member, according to Dr. Ruvislei González Sáez, one of the leading…

President offers incense to late leaders, visits former leaders on Tet occasion

Hanoi: President Vo Van Thuong has offered incense in commemoration of some late Party and State leaders, and visited several former leaders on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.

President Thuong offered incense to commemorat…

NA Chairman signs to attest revised laws

Hanoi: Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue has recently signed to attest the revised Land Law and the revised Law on Credit Institutions.

The amended laws were officially passed on January 18, as part of the 15th NA’s 5th extraordin…

Tam, Quynh carry Vietnam’s Olympics hopes in boxing

Hanoi: Nguyen Thi Tam is expected to make her second Olympic appearance while Luu Diem Quynh hopes to make her debut at the largest global sporting event this summer.

Vietnam’s two highest potential boxers will seek their places at a World Qualificat…

Attracting overseas Vietnamese intellectuals back home is most important: Professor

HCM City: The policy to attract overseas Vietnamese (OV) intellectuals will be more successful when it has open mechanisms, clear regulations, and a favourable working environment for scientists to utilise their creativity, according to an OV professo…