Japan provides aid for organic agriculture, teaching projects

The Japanese government on February 25 organised a signing ceremony to provide non-refundable aid worth a total of more than 300,000 USD for two ongoing projects in Vietnam.
Japan provides aid for organic agriculture, teaching projects ảnh 1Japanese Consul General Kawaue Jun-Ichi (second from right) at the signing ceremony for two projects that will help farmers and teachers in three provinces. (Photo courtesy of Japanese Consulate in HCM City)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - TheJapanese government on February 25 organised a signing ceremony to providenon-refundable aid worth a total of more than 300,000 USD for two ongoingprojects in Vietnam.

One of the projects, whichhas received more than 193,000 USD for its year-long third phase, will be implemented by Japanesenon-profit organisation Seed to Table to develop organic agriculture in the Cuu Long(Mekong) Delta province of Ben Tre.

The third phase, which willbe carried out in Binh Dai and five other districts, will provide equipment and training on organicfarming for farmers in an aim to increase their income. 

Farmers will receiveassistance to build fertiliser composing houses and processing and packagingfacilities for post-harvest organic products.

The project, which has beenoperating in Ben Tre province for more than 10 years, has received praise for its supportactivities for farmers and local authorities.

The other project’syear-long third phase, worth 111,851 USD, will be implemented by Japanese non-profit organisation Asia Rainbow. It aims to help localitiesdevelop an integrated education system at primary schools for children withdisabilities in Binh Thuan and An Giang provinces.

In previous years, AsiaRainbow supported Dong Nai and Lâm Dong provinces, and it continues to support An Giang and Binh Thuan provinces.

The third phase willinclude a two-week training course on psychological counseling methods forlocal teachers and general teacher training for children with disabilities inthe provinces. 

The project will also focuson psychological counseling for parents of children with disabilities.

Speaking at the signingceremony, Japanese Consul General Kawaue Jun-Ichi, said: “Although Vietnam has had significanteconomic developments, there are many areas that need to be improved.”

“The two projects are abouthealth and food safety, as well as support for children with disabilities, inwhich Vietnam needs support. We consider these as very effective projects,” he added.-VNS/VNA  
VNA

See more

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

ASEAN’s goods, culinary culture promoted in Europe

The ASEAN Committee in Prague (ACP) launched an "ASEAN Food Corner" on October 22, aiming to promote the culinary culture and introduce goods from ASEAN countries to consumers in the Czech Republic and Europe at large.

If the plan is approved, public employees will enjoy a continuous 9-day Tet break from January 25 to February 2 next year. (Photo: VNA)

2025 Lunar New Year holiday plan submitted to PM

The Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs on October 22 submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister regarding the schedule for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration – and other national holidays.

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Kien Giang continues to take firm stand against IUU fishing

The Standing Board of the Party Committee of southern Kien Giang province has called for strengthening the Party's leadership in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, part of a broader national effort to have the “yellow card” warning lifted by the European Commission (EC).

Yen Bai city in the northern province of Yen Bai is severely affected by Typhoon Yagi. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam receives EU’s humanitarian aid for Typhoon Yagi victims

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) Central Committee has received humanitarian response and early recovery support from the European Union and its member states through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)' Emergency Appeal to assist the Vietnamese people affected by Typhoon Yagi and its subsequent floodings.

Conscripted Vietnamese workers honoured with ceremony in France (Photo: VNA)

Conscripted Vietnamese workers honoured with ceremony in France

A solemn ceremony was held on October 20 in the southern city of Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône prefecture of France, to mark the 10th anniversary of the memorial dedicated to Indochinese workers who came to work in the Camargue region during World War II.

At the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement between Bac Lieu and Uiseong county, Gyeongsangbuk-do province on sending local labourers to the RoK to work seasonally under the form of locality-to-locality collaboration between the two countries in the 2023 - 2027 period. (Photo: VNA)

Bac Lieu, Korean locality sign labour cooperation agreement

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on October 21 signed a cooperation agreement with Uiseong county, Gyeongsangbuk-do province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on sending local labourers to the RoK to work seasonally under the form of locality-to-locality collaboration between the two countries in the 2023 - 2027 period.

(Photo: VNA)

Tien Giang strives to reduce poverty rate to 0.87% this year

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committees at all levels in the southern province of Tien Giang have collaborated with agencies and organisations to speed up social security programmes, aiming to reduce the province's poverty rate to 0.87% this year, said Vice President of the provincial VFF Committee Huynh Van Hai.

The Chinese sailor is rushed to FV (Franco-Vietnamese) Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for treatment as soon as he is brought to the shore. (Photo: VNA)

Chinese sick sailor on vessel AMIS STAR provided with first aid

A ship from the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (VMRCC) on October 20 provided first aid to critically-ill Chinese sailor on a Liberia-flagged vessel off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau before bringing him to the shore for further treatment.

At the meeting between Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang and UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam respects right to freedom of belief, religion: official

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang highlighted Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting and protecting the right to freedom of belief and religion for all people, while meeting with UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif in his recent trip to Switzerland.