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Forestry sector falls behind in restructuring
To date, only 161 agricultural and forestry companies in Việt Nam have completed restructuring and reforms according to a government-approved plan.Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development under the Central Economic Commission, Vũ Mạnh Hùng, noted that 35 management entities oversee 169 originally ...
MOF drafts regulation for carbon credit market, MARD aims to sell credits abroad
Under a plan of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Vietnam would not sell carbon credits abroad in the first phase of the carbon credit market. The draft plan says the domestic carbon credit market would run on a trial basis in 2025-2028, during which carbon ...
Tam An
Progress seen in gender equality promotion in Vietnam: official
Vietnam has made considerable progress in promoting gender equality over the past years, and the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) has been applying itself to this work, said VWU Vice President Nguyen Thi Minh Huong.Huong cited the UNDP’s Human Development Report as saying that in 2022, ...
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production
In Vietnam, the agricultural sector accounts for about 30% of the total greenhouse gas emissions nationwide, mainly concentrated in two areas: rice cultivation, and livestock farming. Therefore, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural production is a major orientation that Quang Binh Province is implementing through ...
Huong Giang
Challenges of delayed childbirth in Vietnam
The rising trend of late pregnancy in Vietnam is leading to increased challenges for women’s health and fertility despite advancements in medical technology as well as trouble to the national demographics. The modern lifestyle has led to a growing trend of young women delaying childbirth or ...
Translated by Thanh Tam
Protecting women’s rights in online space
Along with the rapid development of technology, crimes targeting women are increasingly on the rise, leading to severe consequences. This situation demands further improvement in legal regulations to more effectively ensure the rights of women and girls in particular and human rights in general.The primary ...
Khanh Minh
Leveraging spatial data for national planning and governance
Spatial data infrastructure (SDI) has been leveraged in administrative reforms for socio-economic development, environment protection and ultimately e-Government management. Multiple Vietnamese state agencies and departments have been carrying out projects to establish their SDI and geographic information systems (GIS).Việt Nam has developed important policies and ...
Standardising regulations for green buildings
Many green buildings are being constructed in Hà Nội and across the country to minimise environmental impacts, protect human health and provide top-quality living conditions. However, the number of green buildings remains relatively modest. Experts have identified several obstacles and recommended solutions to promote green ...
National Forestry Planning announced
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of reaching a stable national forest cover rate of 42-43%, focusing on improving forest quality by 2030. The goals were outlined in the MARD’s recently announced National Forestry Planning scheme through 2030, which ...
Key reforms proposed in draft Teachers Law
SGGP Newspaper has conducted an interview with Director General Vu Minh Duc of the Teachers and Educational Managers Department on the draft Teacher Law to be presented at the 8th session of the National Assembly this month.Director General Vu Minh Duc first mentioned the updates ...