Two chemical compounds, Momilactone A and Momilactone B (MA and MB), that can prevent diabetes, obesity and gout through their ability to inhibit enzymes relating to the diseases, have been found in white rice grown in the central province of Quang Tri, scientists have announced.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, people’s committees at all levels and other relevant agencies to review their land use starting on August 1, 2019.
The fifth ASEAN Inline Freestyle Skating Championship wrapped up on June 24 at Hera Palace Convention Centre in the south central province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau after three days of competition.
President Tran Dai Quang has assured Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan of Russia R.Kh. Mardanov that the Vietnamese State continually facilitates ties with Russia.
The National Election Committee held a press conference in Hanoi on May 20 to update domestic and foreign media about preparations for the May 22 election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has given a nod to a project to build a large-scale fisheries centre in the northern port city of Hai Phong to serve fishing activities in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Con Dao Island in the central province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau aims to
become an international-standard spiritual and eco-tourism centre by
2030, according to a newly approved plan to develop the island.
Early elections took place in a number of provinces across the country
on May 21, a day ahead of the official polling day for the 13th National
Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2011-2016 term.
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