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In fact, the law has concretized the policies and thoughts of the Party and State on protecting national independence, territorial integrity and border security. It allows mobilizing not only the armed forces, but also the entire political system and people to protect national borders. The law serves as a legal basis for the Defense Ministry to make recommendations to the Government to invest in protecting border areas, build the border guard force and mobilize other forces and people to manage and safeguard national borders. It also creates a lever for the Government and local authorities to develop the economy and improve the living conditions of people living in border areas. Finally, the law contributes to building borderlines of peace, friendship and cooperation with Vietnam’s neighboring countries. … [Read more...] about The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime

In the first ten months of 2020, Japan imported 11,030 tonnes of sweet potatoes worth USD13.86m, a decrease of 6% and 15.2% respectively compared to the same period in 2019. The average import prices for potatoes in Japan was USD1,257 a tonne, a 9.7% decrease According to the International Trade Centre, the demand for sweet potatoes in Japan is still very high. China is the biggest seller to Japan with 5,300 tonnes of sweet potatoes in the first ten months of 2020, an increase of 11.9% on last year and accounted for 48.4% of Japan's total imported potato values. Vietnam is in second place with 3,500 tonnes of sweet potatoes, a decrease of 19.4% compared to the same period last year. Indonesia is in third place with 2,260 tonnes, a decrease of 16.5% on last year. However, Vietnam's sweet potatoes are at highest prices of USD2,047 a tonne while sweet potatoes from Indonesia and China were sold at USD1,461 and USD650 a tonne. Sweet potatoes are one of the main crops in Binh Tan … [Read more...] about Vietnam boost sweet potato exports

Six years ago, Thanh began doing post-doctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he and other members of a scientist group sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation developed a vaccine technology that only requires single administration instead of multiple injections. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese scientist develops skin patch vaccine technology

Dignity Kits are a signature product of UNFPA's package of humanitarian assistance to safeguard sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls, mitigate the risk of gender-based violence, and respond to and protect the dignity of women and girls adversely affected by a crisis. UNFPA also extends the Dignity Kits to other vulnerable groups including older persons. … [Read more...] about UNFPA Vietnam partners with young people to support older persons