Programme reduces poverty in ethnic minority areas

The improvements have come since a socio-economic development programme in extremely disadvantaged communes of ethnic minority and mountainous areas was launched.

Việt Nam and China to work together on tourism Lạng Sơn is promoting tourism development and ties between the province and Việt Bắc with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China, launching tours, co-operating in promoting tourism markets and training tourism workers.

PV Power sees Q3 profit quadruple PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) reported post-tax profit of VNĐ793 billion (US$33.9 million) in the third quarter of this year, four times higher than the same period last year.

Lakes in northern provinces new tourist attraction Bắc Kạn and Tuyên Quang provinces are creating a tour that will take visitors to Ba Bể Lake in Bắc Kạn, the country’s largest natural lake, and the Na Hang – Lâm Bình Nature Reserve in Tuyên Quang.

Na Hang: a natural beauty and feast for tourists’ eyes

A boat floats slowly across a mirror-like lake. Sky and water meet to create a feast for tourists’ eyes. Forests stretch out into the distance. Mountains rise majestically into the distance.

Collective economy achieves good results While positive results have been achieved in the implementation of collective model, there’s still limitation in its development, said Võ Thành Thống, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment.

JICA funds project to improve water environment management The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide technical assistance worth US$914,000 for a project to improve Việt Nam’s capacity for water environment management.

Mining firms fail to clean up

Environmental restoration after mining and mineral exploitation activities may be the responsibility of mining firms, but for years these companies have ignored their duty, harming the environment and human health, reported Nhân Dân Cuối Tuần (People Weekly).

Bắc Kạn manages mineral exploitation via cameras The northern province of Bắc Kạn has invested nearly VNĐ2 billion (US$86,900) installing cameras at six mineral mines to supervise work.

Bắc Kạn manages mineral exploitation via cameras The northern province of Bắc Kạn has invested nearly VNĐ2 billion (US$86,900) installing cameras at six mineral mines to supervise work.