Mang ethnic minority people, in the northern mountainous province of Son La, live in simple, makeshift tent-like structures made primarily from bamboo. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - People living in ethnic and mountainousareas have received a boost to impr𓆉ove their living conditions andinfrastructure in their communities.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has approved a decision toassist residents to reclaim land, improve their houses and build new homes. It means funds from the state budget will be available to improveliving conditions, pave roads, build markets, and install water supplyfacilities. The assistance is meant to help with the implementation of thenational target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority andmountainous areas for the 2021-30 period, in the first phase from 2021 to 2025. A maximum of 40 million VND (nearly 1,700 USD) from the centralbudget will be provided for each household to carry out site clearance, preparehousing and land infrastructure, or settlement. A maximum of 40 million VND foreach household will be provided to build a “three-solid” house (solid ground,solid frame/wall, and solid roofs) in line with local customs, and up to 22.5million VND for each to conduct land reclamation for farming. The decision also regulates that an average of 3 billion VND fromthe central budget will be given to help build concentrated water supplyfacilities. The paving of roads towards communes' centre can receive support ofabout 1.6 billion VND for each kilometre, and the construction of a new marketcan receive financial aid of 4.4 billion VND, while the upgrading of an existingmarket will be given some 800 million VND.
Meanwhile, local budgets will supply a minimum of 4 million VNDfor each household to carry out site clearance, prepare housing landinfrastructure, or settlement. A minimum of 4 million VND will be dedicated tobuilding a solid house in line with local customs.
In addition to the aid from the central and local budgets,localities were also requested to mobilise capital from other legal sourcesꦜ forfunding the works under the national target programme, according to thedecision./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 19 received a delegation of 92 outstanding patriarchs and heads of villages and artisans of ethnic minority groups, who have made great contributions to the preservation and promotion of the groups’ cultural traditions.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently issued a plan to hold seven programmes this year in the provinces of Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Dien Bien and Nghe An to support the preservation of ethnic minorities’ intangible cultures at risk of oblivion in tandem with local tourism development.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has stressed the need to mobilise resources from society for the implementation of the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minorities and mountainous regions in 2021-2030, given the limited State budget.
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on December 26 held a training conference on disseminating information on the national target programme on socio-economic development in mountainous and ethnic-inhabited areas in the 2021-2025 period.
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
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Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
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VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
Mang ethnic minority people, in the northern mountainous province of Son La, live in simple, makeshift tent-like structures made primarily from bamboo. (Photo: VNA) 
