Co-operation between its various countries is key to promoting sustainable development in the Mekong sub-region, speakers told a forum held last Friday in HCM City.

Agriculture is tough in Kỳ Sơn Commune of the central Nghệ An Province, where harsh weather and barren soil modest rice yields. Farmers here have instead switched to peanuts and black chickens with the help of local authorities for better livelihoods, and initial results are successful.

Pain management was the main discussion topic of a scientific conference, entitled "Pain management in Việt Nam - Current situation and solutions," in Hà Nội on November 25.

HCM CITY — The first European charity Christmas market in HCM CITY is launched in the gardens of the French Residence in District 1 on November 25.

Hà Nội launched 15 night tourism products at a ceremony on November 24 evening, which are expected to bring new, unique experiences to visitors.

The province aims to establish an average of 20-30 new agricultural cooperatives annually by 2025. Efforts will be made to enhance the operational quality of existing agricultural cooperatives, targeting a yearly increase of 2% in the number of effective cooperatives. The objective is to fully address issues related to the ineffective operation or cessation of activities of agricultural cooperatives.

They were selected based on their outstanding scientific research achievements, and the modernity, novelty, applicability and potential of their research projects. The prize is worth VNĐ150 million (US$6,100) for each scientist.

Developing an intelligent and sustainable transportation system is a global trend for all cities, including Hà Nội.

Sóc Trăng Province has favourable conditions in terms of soil, water and human resources for diversifying agriculture and farming on a large scale.