(VOVWORLD) - COVID-19 caused economic growth in Tra Vinh to slow last year. But the National Program on New-style Rural Building has improved living conditions in Tra Vinh’s rural areas, especially for Khmer ethnic people.

(VOVWORLD) - Many hamlets in the Central Highlands region have prospered thanks to the national target program on new-style rural building. Cu Sue commune in Dak Lak province is one example. As soon as the commune was added to the power grid and the local road, school, and medical clinic were upgraded, local productivity began to improve.

(VOVWORLD) - 20 of 30 craft villages in Lao Cai province are involved in making traditional items, mainly in brocade embroidery, silver carving, incense making, bamboo and rattan weaving, and forging. The traditional villages and crafts promote the unique culture of each ethnic group, improves people's lives, and boosts local economic and social development.

(VOVWORLD) - This year the happiness of Van Kieu ethnic people in Truong Son commune, Quang Binh province, doubled. They had a bumper crop even though the harvest work was easier. That was because the soldiers and staff of Lang Mo Border Guard Station, part of the Quang Binh Border Guard Force, had given them a plowing machine.

(VOVWORLD) - Established a year ago, Hung Thinh Phat Agricultural Cooperative in Long Thanh hamlet, Tien Giang province, has persuaded many local farm households to participate in a dragon fruit production model in accordance with the Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP) standards. This model has given farmers a new way of thinking about growing safe dragon fruit for export to demanding markets.

(VOVWORLD) - The Pa Khen sub-area of Moc Chau town in Son La province is home to more than 500 ethnic Mong families. Special illiteracy eradication classes have been set up for Mong students of all ages.

(VOVWORLD) - Vinh Hong, an ancient pottery village in Dong Trieu town, Quang Ninh province, produces unique ceramic products and employs hundreds of people.

(VOVWORLD) - Developing smart agriculture is a global trend which began a decade ago. Hanoi is leading the trend in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - During the COVID-19 pandemic the Hanoi Farmers' Association has gathered all available resources to help pandemic-affected farmers. It reflects the love and sense of responsibility for the community.

(VOVWORLD) - Director of Thien An Cooperative Hoang Van Liem in Yen Bai province is an outstanding example of a rural economic development movement in a mountain area. Liem has generated jobs for dozens of people and contributed to changing production and breeding practices.