Golden season

The first ever rice festival has been held in Lai Châu offering visitors the chance to learn about the importance of traditional rice cultivation while savouring the stunning scenery the province has to offer.

Ecological agriculture for sustainable future

The workshop “Ecological agriculture for a sustainable future”, organised by ActionAid International in Việt Nam, emphasised that women and young people must be the subjects and leaders of change, rather than merely participants or beneficiaries.

Heavy rain to batter northern, north-central Việt Nam

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said cumulative rainfall from Monday to Wednesday is forecast to reach 180-350mm in southern parts of the Red River Delta and from Thanh Hóa to Nghệ An, with some areas receiving more than 500mm.

‘Mobile dead zones’ to be connected via satellite

The solution is expected to ensure that all villages and locations affected by mobile dead zones or weak coverage receive network coverage and are able to use telecommunications services in line with the stipulated requirements and schedule.

Vietnamese scientists develop test strips for mycotoxins in food

Instead of having to wait for the results of in-depth analysis in the laboratory, magnetic immunochromatography test strips can simultaneously detect three fungal toxins — Aflatoxin B1, Patulin and Ochratoxin A — in food at the initial screening stage.

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