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Wednesday- 08:14, 24/02/2021

PM Phuc launches tree planting campaign in Tuyen Quang Province

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc launched ‘For a green Vietnam’ campaign that aims at planting one billion trees nationwide by 2025 in response to Lunar New Year Tree-Planting Festival 2021.
Author: Dao Thanh - Nhat Quang

Translated by Mai Huong

Agricultural extension strategy must be designed to help farmers remain resilient against risks

Agricultural extension strategy must be designed to help farmers remain resilient against risks

(VAN) Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha regards this as a critical duty, particularly in light of the agricultural economy's new opportunities and prospects.

Each ‘climate hero’ assists in the reduction of emissions equivalent to that of 2,047 cars/year

Each ‘climate hero’ assists in the reduction of emissions equivalent to that of 2,047 cars/year

(VAN) A key species in nature, the elephant is of crucial importance to maintaining of ecological balance. Elephants are considered 'climate heroes'.

Both supply and demand of wildlife and plants must be reduced

Both supply and demand of wildlife and plants must be reduced

(VAN) At the meeting to amend Decree 06/2019/ND-CP, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha proposed the inclusion of solutions to change public awareness and to strengthen decentralization at the local level.

Vietnam officially imposes VAT on low-value imports

Vietnam officially imposes VAT on low-value imports

(VAN) From February 18, low-value imported products that are delivered through express delivery service will no longer be exempt from value-added tax (VAT) and will be subject to current regulations.

France calls for one plan against livestock diseases

France calls for one plan against livestock diseases

(VAN) France aims to work on a more coordinated approach towards animal health. The goal is twofold – it shouldn’t just be targeting current epidemics, but should also prevent new diseases from entering the country.

Mexico officially repeals biotech corn imports ban

Mexico officially repeals biotech corn imports ban

(VAN) Given the value of US corn exports to Mexico, industry trade associations in the United States applauded the repeal measure as a positive step in trade relations.

Regenerative agriculture: soils, cows, and climate

Regenerative agriculture: soils, cows, and climate

(VAN) Imagine a pastoral scene. Cows grazing on lush green grass, a vigorous vegetable garden, and sugar maple trees dominating a distant hill.

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