Son La economy expands by 6.8 percent in first half
The northern mountainous province of Son La maintained its economic growth in the first half of this year, expanding by 6.8 percent annually, said a senior official.
The northern mountainous province of Son La maintained its economic growth in the first half of this year, expanding by 6.8 percent annually, said a senior official.
The gross domestic product was estimated at over 12.1 trillion VND (557 million USD), up 17.4 percent year-on-year. More than 2.8 trillion VND (129 million USD) of which was from the agro-forestry-fisheries sector, or 30 percent of the original target, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Cam Ngoc Minh told a delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development during a local working session on August 6.
In its new rural development drive, Son La built 46 facilities and over 1,800 kilometres of roads, upgraded 30 irrigational systems and eliminated 11,500 makeshift houses.
Minh said the province approved a master plan in the field for 2010-2020.
However, due to limited resources, only one commune met all 19 criteria for new-style rural areas, 21 communes achieved 9-13 criteria while 78 others met 5-8 criteria.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat suggested adopting technological advances in farming, boosting connectivity between enterprises and farmers, sustainably developing forestry and reducing incidences of poverty among ethnic groups.
While building new-style rural areas, the province should scale up effective models to benefit locals, he said.
Regarding proposals on increasing financial support for staff working in plant protection and quarantine, fisheries and forestry sectors, Phat promised to convey the suggestions to relevant authorities for consideration.
The same day, the delegation visited Chieng Xom commune, the first recognised as new rural area with a mere 1.3 percent household poverty rate.-VNA
The northern province of Son La is seeking investment for 21 key projects, especially in the sectors of tourism, trade and services, agro-forestry-fishery, and processing and manufacturing, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reported.
The People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Son La said that during the first quarter of this year it completed 122 projects serving resettlement communities.
According to Ben Tre authorities, the province will continue to strengthen IUU fishing prevention by enforcing central directives and enhancing public awareness and compliance among local fishing communities.
Trial operations at the new public administrative service centres in Thanh Khe and Ngu Hanh Son wards show that the reception and processing of citizens' documents on the new wards’ data system have been smoothly handled by the staff, enabling quick settlement and facilitating easy access to public services for the people.
The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin.
The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as strengthening the special bonds between the two countries
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
