The first prize is presented the "Green Blessing" project (Photo: VNA)
Can Tho (VNA) – A startupcompetition to encourage youths to engage in rural building awarded outstandingprojects at Can Tho University on November 22.
Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, deputy head of thehigh-tech farming club and head judge of the contest, said 10 of 179 projectssubmitted by youths across 52 provinces and cities nationwide were selected to compete in the final.
She said the projects apply technology to boosttourism growth and promote clean lifestyle and clean food.
The first prize of the contest went to the“Green Blessing”, a project on cultivating organic vegetables in line withresponsible tourism by Hoang Thi Hao, Khuc Ngoc Huy, Dinh Hong Diep and BuiXuan Truong from the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang.
The group worked to develop a tourism modelwhere tourists are treated to safe and clean farm produce, meditation sessionsand resort services. They won 50 million VND (2,150 USD) in cash and a maximum loanof 1 billion VND (43,000 USD) from the national fund for employment.
A three-member group from the centralprovince of Thanh Hoa and Nguyen Thi Anh Thi the Mekong Delta province of DongThap secured second prize for their respective projects on the making of herbalrice and trapa natan products. The prize meant 30 million VND (1,290 USD) and aloan of up to 500 million VND (21, 401 USD) for each winner.
The third prize winners were Tran Trung Hieufrom the Mekong Delta province of An Giang for a project on production andservices that support agricultural development; Ben Chi Thinh from the CentralHighlands province of Kon Tum with his dang shen processing project; and aseven-member group from the northern province of Tuyen Quang with their projecton youth cooperatives and community-based tourism. The third prize came with 15million VND (645 USD) in cash and up to 300 million VND (12,900 USD) in loans.
Four consolidation prizes each worth 10million VND (430 USD) and a maximum loan of 200 million VND (8,600 USD) werealso awarded.-VNA
An annual contest on innovation in agricultural production with high-tech for startups and innovative projects has been announced by the Centre for Business Incubation of Agricultural High Technology.
The implementation of “One Commune One Product” (OCOP) scheme is essential for the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to promote startup spirit among local farmers, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Truong Quang Hoai Nam.
SunRice team from the University College of London with its rice drying model based on Vietnam’s rice grain drying technology has won the first place of the Hult Prize competition for start-ups.
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.
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 first prize is presented the "Green Blessing" project (Photo: VNA) 
