(VOVworld) – After 4 years of implementing a national new rural development program, the 3 communes of Vinh Thuy, Vinh Thach, and Vinh Kim in Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province have completed all of the program’s criteria. Vinh Linh has set a target of becoming the 1st district in Quang Tri to complete the program by 2020. VOV’s Dinh Thieu reports….

(VOVworld) – Quang Nam province has allocated 650,000 USD to upgrade the local infrastructure as part of its implementation of a national new rural development program. Thanks to government support and joint efforts by local authorities and the public, Quang Nam has seen significant improvements in local new rural development. VOV’s Tuyet Le reports…

(VOVworld) – Chieng Xom commune, Son La province was selected to implement the national new rural development program in the period 2011-2015. The commune is determined to complete all the program’s criteria this year. VOV’s Luong Hanh reports…

(VOVworld) – Dong Nai province’s fund to support farmers has helped many local households escape poverty over the past 20 years. At present, this fund is contributing to the province’s sustainable rural development. VOV’s Le Duc reports….

(VOVworld) – A strong connection between the state, scientists, businesses, and farmers, is of great importance to ensure sustainable rural development and to improve farmers’ living standards. The Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau has accelerated cooperative models that link businesses and farmers for higher productivity to speed up local implementation of the national new rural development program. VOV’s Van Hai reports….

(VOVworld) – With their enthusiasm and creativity, young people have played a key role in implementating the national new rural development program in Lai Chau province. VOV’s Khac Kien reports….

(VOVworld) – With a dense network of rivers and canals plus a tropical monsoon climate, Vietnam has abundant water resources from rainfall, surface water, and ground water. Acknowledging the grave importance of water in rural development, the Vietnamese government has spared no effort to upgrade its institutions and policies for better water resource management. VOV’s Minh Cham reports…

(VOVworld) – Cao Phong district’s Dung Phong commune was the first in Hoa Binh province to have completed the national new rural development targets. Developing a farm economy and profitable production models for orange groves, has been key factors in improving local rural life. VOV’s Kim Thanh reports….

(VOVworld) - About 10 km from Phan Rang City, Bau Truc pottery village in Phuoc Dan town, Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province, is one of the two oldest pottery villages in Southeast Asia. Bau Truc pottery products are much sought after both at home and abroad. The village has rebuilt its kilns to save energy while improving product quality as part of the national new rural development program. VOV’s Thuy Linh reports…

(VOVworld) – Visiting Long An province’s new rural communes this spring, you’ll hear stories about upgraded infrastructure, newly-paved roads, and higher incomes for local people thanks to Long An’s effective implementation of a national new rural development program. VOV’s Minh Hanh reports…