Ngo Thi Thanh Hang, Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi will continue stepping up application of scienceand high technology in agricultural production.
Ngo Thi Thanh Hang, Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committeemade the statement at a conference on implementing 2018 key tasks on developingagriculture, building new-style rural areas, and improving farmers’ livingconditions from 2016 – 2020, in Hanoi on January 5.
The city hopes to see a growth rate of 2-2.5 percent in agriculture production,particularly in vegetable, flower, fruit, tea production, livestock, andaquaculture with high technology application.
Additional 26 six communes and two more districts are expected to be recognisedas new-style rural areas, raising the total districts receiving the status tosix.
Other goals include 80 more public schools meeting the national standard, 55percent of local people accessing urban clean water, 85.3 percent of thepopulation joining health insurance, annual per capita income reaching 41million VND (1,800 USD), 62 percent of agricultural labourers receiving training,and the poor household rate in rural areas standing at 2.11 percent.
In order to realise the targets, Hanoi needs to apply hi-technology inagricultural production while developing connection among stakeholders to fullyexplore the city’s potential and position.
Districts need to actively mobilise local resources for the new-style ruralarea building, as most of the funding for the programme is currently sourcedfrom the State budget.
Nguyen Huy Dang, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Agriculture andRural Development, highlighted the positive achievements in the city’sagricultural sector.
In 2017, the agro-forestry-fishery sector generated 35.13 trillion VND (morethan 1.54 billion USD), up 2.33 percent from 2016, with 25 percent of the valuebeing sourced from hi-tech agriculture production.
The poor household rate in the rural area fell to 2.57 percent in the year,from 3.65 percent in 2016.-VNA
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the People's Committee of Hanoi are implementing a programme to ensure supplies of safe vegetables and meat.
The Hanoi Agriculture Trade Promotion Centre will zone off 119 areas in inner Hanoi to showcase safe farm produce and specialities of the northern region from September 9-15.
Applying high technologies and advanced techniques in agricultural production will be key to Vietnam’s efforts to enhance the quality of products and boost exports, according to agricultural experts.
Agricultural production in the capital city remains small-scale and outdated, despite successful land reform and investment in irrigation networks for many years, says the Nong Thon Ngay Nay (Countryside Today) newspaper.
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.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
Ngo Thi Thanh Hang, Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee (Source: VNA) 
