Satellite system helps forecast dengue epidemics Dengue fever epidemics could be forecast up to eight months in advance by a new satellite-based, early warning system.

Samoa makes measles vaccine mandatory to stop deadly outbreak Samoa was finalising plans for a compulsory measles vaccination programme Monday, after declaring a state of emergency as a deadly epidemic sweeps the Pacific nation.

Pork supply to meet demand on domestic market next months Although pork is plentiful right now, the demand is expected to rise at the end of the year, then rocket by as much as 25 per cent when the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday is coming near.

Europe gives go ahead to market Ebola vaccine The European Union authorised the marketing of a vaccine against Ebola on Monday, permitting the first wider commercial use of a protection that has helped stem an outbreak in DR Congo.

Greater Sydney faces 'catastrophic' bushfire threat A state of emergency was declared on Monday and residents in the Sydney area were warned of "catastrophic" fire danger as Australia girded for a fresh wave of deadly bushfires that have ravaged the east of the country.

Agriculture and rural development minister opens first Q&A session In the morning session, the minister received 66 questions on the progress of new rural development, agricultural production, solutions to African swine flu outbreak, and others.

A plague or a blessing? Nearly 20 poor households from a rural commune in the central province of Quảng Trị thought their lives were about to turn around, or at least improve a wee bit, when they were included on a list to receive cattle from a poverty reduction project.

Husbandry industry drives to industrialisation

The animal husbandry industry has set an average growth target of 4 to 5 per cent per year from 2020 to 2025, and 3-4 per cent in 2026-2030.

Việt Nam never concedes in sovereignty matters: PM Tensions escalated this summer when Beijing dispatched a research ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 escorted by other vessels to Việt Nam’s exclusive economic zone for energy surveys.

Việt Nam needs to pay more attention to Whitmore’s disease Whitmore, or melioidosis, is an infectious disease that has gone largely ignored in Việt Nam.