Việt Nam to adopt anti-forced labour convention, extend agricultural land use tax incentive: NA Việt Nam plans to join the Convention 105 (C105) on the abolition of forced labour developed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded at its 44th session on Tuesday. 

Agricultural restructuring raises farmers' incomes in Bình Thuận

The restructuring of agricultural production in the south-central province of Bình Thuận has achieved positive results as more rice farmers have switched to high-value crops in drought-prone areas, earning higher incomes.

Land pooling policies urged

The Government needs new policies on land pooling and accumulation, as well as credit, to develop the farm economy, delegates said at a forum held in HCM City on Thursday.

Social insurance debt rises in Dong Nai The amount of money which companies and enterprises in Dong Nai Province which has not paid for social insurance has increased since the end of last year, according to the province's Social Insurance Division. At the end of last year, the amount of money was more than VND159 billion ($7.6 million).

Inefficient agri projects halted The Mekong Delta Kien Giang Province People's Commitee has put a stop to 13 agricultural projects due to poor operation.

Coastal commune goes green The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has found a viable way to preserve biodiversity and develop ecotourism by combining coastal afforestation with aquaculture.

Farmers' interests forefront reform debate Draft amendments to the Land Law that allow for larger landholdings are necessary to modernise the agriculture sector and increase efficiency, but this process should also ensure farmers'benefits, experts say.

Keeping workers on the farm Mekong Delta Provinces need to focus on developing their agricultural sector to generate employment and retail their labour force, experts say.

VN must tread lightly in Nigeria Rice exporters have begun eyeing the Nigerian market as food demand there rises. Viet Nam Ambassador to Nigeria Do Van Bach, spoke with Dau Tu (Vietnam Investment Review) about the trade potential.

Dac Nong province seeks to develop agriculture economy With local authorities encouraging the development of a farm economy, the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Dac Nong has seen the growth of agriculture and an improvement in farmers' lives.