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Rice price rises on China’s strong demand

HCMC – The local rice price has inched up slightly by VND200-300 per kilogram compared to previous days right after a plan of buying one million tons of rice for temporary storage was launched thanks to increasing orders from China.

Exploring Dong Thap with Saigontourist

Exploring Dong Thap with Saigontourist

Dong Thap is a popular destination for Saigonese due to its numerous attractions including the bird grounds of Tam Nong, Tram Chim Bird Park, Nodol Pagoda, Huynh Thuye Le Old House, Xeo Quyt Eco-tourism site, Sa Dec Flower Village and Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of Reeds) swamp forest.

3 tons of rotten chicken meant for schools seized

3 tons of rotten chicken meant for schools seized

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have detected nearly 3 tons of rotten chicken while those in Nghe An Province have destroyed 10,000 eggs smuggled from China

The beautiful dancing red-headed cranes

The beautiful dancing red-headed cranes

The recent news about the herds of Seu Dau Do, or red-headed cranes, flocking to Tram Chim National Park around this time reminds me of an unforgettable trip to the birds’ sanctuary in Dong Thap Province a year ago, when I saw 10 such rare birds dancing under the scorching sunlight at noon.

Dong Thap to have large aquaculture feed mills

HCMC - Hung Ca Co., Ltd on Tuesday kicked off construction of an aquaculture feed mill and fish oil refinery in Binh Thanh Industrial Zone in the southern province of Dong Thap.

President pays Tet visits to localities

On January 21, President Truong Tan Sang visited and offered his New Year wishes to residents and Party members of Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces of Long An and Dong Thap.

Tra fish marks down in Mekong Delta

HCMC – The price of unprocessed tra fish has dropped by around VND1,000 per kg after more than 20 days of staying at record highs, according to the An Giang Fishery Association (AFA).

Denmark aids Vietnam’s development

Denmark has committed to provide 28 billion VND (1.34 million USD) in aid to help Vietnam maintain reduce poverty.

Exporters face undersupply of tra fish

HCMC - Many key farming areas in the Mekong Delta provinces of An Giang and Dong Thap have lost their young Pangasius (tra) fish due to recent severe floods, which could hit fish processing for export in the coming time.

Gold thief gets life sentence

Gold thief gets life sentence

A professional thief and his accomplice were found guilty of carrying out 19 thefts at jewelry shops and taking away a large amount of gold

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Pollution levels raise public concern

Pollution levels raise public concern

Bikers put on masks to prevent dust and exhaust in Ha Noi. Photo Truong Mire HCM CITY — Individuals Viet Nam have rising concerns concerning the results of the atmosphere on their own health insurance and wellness, market research launched lately by researching the market firm Cimigo finds.Pollution has citizens in Ha Noi and HCM City particularly worried."70-five percent of individuals interviewed describe their physical atmosphere his or her

Lao premier receives visit from scientific delegation

VIENTIANE — Lao Pm Thongsin Thammavong received a delegation in the Viet Nam Academy of Science, brought by its leader Chau Van Minh, in Vientiane yesterday.In the reception, Minh reported to his host around the outcomes of talks using the Lao Academy of Science with other Lao ministries and industries.He stated the 2 sides acknowledged the key role of science while national construction and development and decided on the implementation of bilateral contracts.The academy leader confirmed he'd do his utmost