(VOVWORLD) - The Mong Cai pig is a rare indigenous porcine breed in the northern province of Quang Ninh. It is easy to raise, strongly resistant to diseases, has a high fertility rate and quality meat. Since the outbreaks of African swine fever were reported in Vietnam early this year, Quang Ninh’s agricultural sector and people have taken a series of urgent measures to conserve this pig breed.

(VOVWORLD) - A project to support social enterprises for creative and sustainable rural development has been implemented over the past 3 years to empower social enterprises in rural and mountain communities to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. The SERD project was jointly organized by the Center for Supporting Community Development Initiatives and Bread for the World organization.

(VOVWORLD) - Lam Dong province used to receive blood from the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. Now it has enough blood for emergency cases at local hospitals and still can supply thousands of blood units to other healthcare institutions.

(VOVWORLD) - On June 26, 1945, the United Nations adopted its charter, a constituent treaty, and all members are bound by its articles. Since joining the UN in 1977, Vietnam has contributed to, and received much assistance from, the UN. Its prestige in the international arena has grown. Mr. Kamal Malhotra, UN resident Coordinator in Vietnam, talks with a VOV reporter about the UN’s support for Vietnam since the signing of the UN Charter 74 years ago.

(VOVWORLD) - Non-cash payment through the Internet or mobile devices has become popular in Vietnam, particularly in major urban areas, because it saves time and costs, and safer. Credit organizations have jointly worked with businesses to diversify their products to promote cashless payments, an indispensable trend of the financial and monetary market in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - More than 11,000 members of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Brigade in Go Quao district, Kien Giang province, have participated in a movement called “Small plan” to help disadvantaged peers continue their education. The “100 VND houses” campaign is part of the “Small plan” movement launched by the district’s Brigade Council.

(VOVWORLD) - To help remove the EU’s warning, known as “yellow card” for Vietnamese seafood exports, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province has stepped up communications and slapped stiff sanctions on ship owners who infringe upon offshore fishing. This is one of the key things the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has been doing in localities with a fishing industry.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese businesses are coordinating with schools to fulfill their human resources needs. This trend has been particularly helpful to the country’s startup movement.

(VOVWORLD) - St. Teresa Hostel run by Mary Queen of Peace sisters in Dak Lak province has been providing free education to ethnic children in the Central Highlands, helping them better understand and preserve their traditional culture.

(VOVWORLD) - Activities held during Humanitarian Month in May have spread humanitarian values and promoted the humanitarian movement in communities throughout Vietnam.