Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The north central province of Thanh Hoa has taken a number of specific measures to fulfill its new-style rural area building plan, striving to have an additional 42 communes accomplishing all criteria of the programme in 2018. The province is making procedures to seek the government’s recognition of Quang Xuong and Dong Son districts as new-style rural areas in the year. At the same time, it will focus on helping Muong Chanh commune in Muong Lat district complete from three to five criteria, and ensuring that each mountainous district has at least three new-style communes, thus raising the average number of completed criteria in each commune to 16 out of the total 19 criteria. In order to reach the target, Thanh Hoa will strengthen the apparatus of administrations at all levels to enhance their capacity in directing the implementation of the programme. Localities across the province will step up communications campaigns on the programme, while … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa targets 42 new-style rural communes in 2018
Building green one un house
RB expands its support to Habitat for Humanity to create a cleaner, healthier world
RB has partnered with Habitat in Hong Kong since 2018, supporting its Project Home Works programme which provides basic renovation services to low-income elderly and disabled people living in public rental housing. In 2019, RB sponsored Habitat's Women Build programme, renovating a shelter for pregnant teenagers in crisis and a shelter for migrant workers and their babies. "The COVID-19 outbreak has spread rapidly to all corners of the globe and the need for clean and healthy housing is more critical than ever. We are grateful for our meaningful partnership with RB. Long-term, cross-sector collaboration is vital to the sustainability of our programmes and will impact the health and well-being of families and communities in Hong Kong," said Jo Hayes, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about RB expands its support to Habitat for Humanity to create a cleaner, healthier world
Vietnamese farmers sell farm produce via smartphones
An eel farm of an older man brings turnover of nearly VND10 billion a year, and 99 percent orders are online. Another farmer sold 26 tons of rambutan by contract after putting goods on online sale. It is expected that the number of breeds will increase to 10 million and the commercial eel output to 100 tons. If so, the total revenue would be VND35 billion and the profit VND10 billion. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese farmers sell farm produce via smartphones
