Vietnam’s agricultural reforms have generated impressive results over the past two decades, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development ( OECD ) said in a report at a workshop in Hanoi.
Vietnam’s agricultural reforms have generated impressive results over the past two decades, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development ( OECD ) said in a report at a workshop in Hanoi on September 30.
The OECD Review of Agricultural Policies in Vietnam underlined that Vietnam has quickly established its position in global agro-food markets, becoming the world's largest exporter of cashews and black pepper, the second largest exporter of coffee and cassava and the third largest exporter of rice and fisheries .
The report said the “doi moi” (reform) programme launched in the mid-1980’s has helped spur the country’s production growth, reduce the proportion of undernourished people from 46 percent in 1990-92 to just 13 percent in 2012-14, one of the strongest improvements on the global scale.
Economic reforms have generated impressive results in the Vietnamese agricultural sector, as farm production more than tripled from 1990-2013, lifting rural incomes, reducing poverty, combating under-nourishment and sending agricultural exports soaring.
Looking forward, Vietnam should work to build on these achievements while addressing long-term challenges posed by slower production growth rates, declining commodity prices and limited land for further expansion, the report said.
Ken Ash, OECD Trade and Agriculture Director, said Vietnam needs to improve its policy environment to enable investments that will allow the farming sector to continue to adapt to opportunities created by rising demand and the challenges of climate change and limited resources.
𒀰 Andrzej Jan Kwiecinski, an expert of the OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate, also suggested Vietnam reallocate land as the country’s agricultural productivity remains low in the context of land fragmentation.-VNA
The agriculture and rural development sector would promote restructuring of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and withdrawal of capital from non-core business in the second half of this year.
Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang talks to Kinh Te Viet Nam va The Gioi (Vietnam Economy and World) about measures to help farmers resolve difficulties with consumption and production.
The use of high-tech agricultural methods is needed to produce higher quality products and increase farmers' incomes, speakers at a meeting held on August 10 in HCM City said.
Vietnamese participants actively shared experience in ensuring food security at the 35th ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB) meeting held in Malaysia on June 3-5.
A conference on cooperatives in the agriculture sector was held on May 20 in Hanoi to review their development and plan ways to improve their effectiveness.
An expected increase in demand for farm produce offers the agricultural sector in the Mekong Delta great potential for development, but it should improve its efficiency.
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.
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.
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