In the warmth of spring, the remote Xieng My commune in Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province, bursts with new life with clean, beautiful inter-village and inter-commune roads adorned with flags and flowers. The cheerful spring sunshine gently touches every home, and the sturdy, well-built school buildings, health stations, and cultural centers bear witness to the miraculous transformation of this disadvantaged commune. Lunar New Year bonuses for the Year of the Snake 2025 increased by 13% compared to the Year of the Dragon 2024, with the average bonus at FDI enterprises being 8.24 million VND per person. In the atmosphere of celebrating the Party and the Spring Festival, on the morning of January 31st (the 3rd day of the first lunar month, Year of the Snake), at the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital National Special Relic Site, Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu city, Ninh Binh province, General Secretary To Lam offered incense to commemorate the ancestors who contributed to the country at the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and the Temple of King Le Dai Hành. In Lu commune, Truong Yen district, Hoa Lu city, Ninh Binh province, General Secretary To Lam offered incense to commemorate the ancestors who contributed to the country at the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and the Temple of King Le Dai Hành. In the warmth of spring, the remote Xieng My commune, Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province, bursts with new life with clean, beautiful inter-village and inter-commune roads adorned with flags and flowers. The cheerful spring sunshine penetrates every house, and the construction of sturdy, spacious schools, health stations, and cultural centers is evidence of the miraculous transformation of this disadvantaged commune. After 5 years (2019-2024) of implementing Conclusion No. 65-KL/TW of the XII Politburo , the awareness of ethnic affairs among Party committees and authorities at all levels has undergone a strong transformation, creating a breakthrough in socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. This serves as a driving force for localities to continue effectively implementing ethnic programs, projects, and policies; creating a foundation for confidently entering the era of national development. Vietnamese Tet, amidst the vicissitudes of time, from the inevitable intermingling of old and new, remains intact in the consciousness of each person, preserving the old traditions that are difficult to change. Tet remains a heartfelt promise, a joyful anticipation of reunion and excitement… Vietnam ranks second in exporting fruits and vegetables to China with a turnover of over 4 billion USD, surpassing Chile and narrowing the gap with Thailand. The Ethnic and Development Newspaper. This afternoon's news bulletin, January 23, 2025, includes the following noteworthy information: Tet Tree Planting "Forever Grateful to Uncle Ho" in the Year of the Snake. The sweet pomelos of Dien Bac Son. The spirit of the mountains and forests in the green sticky rice cake. With box office revenue exceeding 56 billion VND after only 1.5 days of release, Tran Thanh's "The Four Venomous Beasts" set a record as the fastest film to reach 50 billion VND. Visiting temples at the beginning of the year is a meaningful traditional custom of the Vietnamese people. As in previous years, during the Lunar New Year of the Snake 2025, many families in Quang Ninh eagerly visited temples and pagodas to worship, express their reverence, gratitude, and wish for good fortune. At several spiritual sites such as temples, pagodas, shrines, and historical relics in the province, thousands of Buddhists and locals were attracted: Long Tien Pagoda, Cua Ong Temple, Cai Lan Temple… We returned to Bom Bo, Binh Minh commune, Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province during the province's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Bu Dang district (December 14, 1974 - December 14, 2024), when the spring atmosphere permeated every street and corner. It can be said that Bom Bo village has never been so vibrant. From the bombs and suffering of war, this land is now transforming into a prosperous and beautiful rural area… Closely connected to the forest and village for generations, the Xo Dang people in Mang Den area, Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province, have now overcome their past, stepping out of their villages to learn and build traditional stilt houses, preserving their culture to develop tourism. A significant transformation is taking place within the Xơ Đăng community in this picturesque land. Along with the rest of the country, the Soc Trang Provincial Party Committee is actively preparing for the Party Congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, leading up to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025, a reporter from the Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper interviewed Mr. Lam Van Man, Secretary of the Soc Trang Provincial Party Committee, on this matter.
Amidst the chilly weather of the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), I had the opportunity to revisit Xieng My commune, a remote area nestled on the banks of the picturesque Nam Chon stream. Over 3,000 residents of the Thai and Khmu ethnic groups live together in seven villages: Chon, Noong Mo, Pieng O, Dinh Tai, Cha Hia, Phay, and Khe Quynh. Walking along the paved inter-village roads, adorned with flags, banners, and slogans, admiring the rows of brick and stilt houses, and watching the villagers busily cleaning the village lanes and decorating their homes with colorful flowers and national flags… I felt the warmth and vitality of spring arriving.
Chairman of the People's Committee of Xieng My commune, Lo Van Lich, happily stated: Xieng My is a remote and disadvantaged commune in Tuong Duong district. At the Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term, the commune identified both advantages and disadvantages to set targets and tasks for comprehensive economic , cultural, and social development, and the construction of new rural areas. When first implementing the Resolution of the Party Congress, under difficult conditions, the villages only met 2 out of 13 criteria for new rural areas; rural infrastructure such as transportation, irrigation, and clean water were not synchronized and were severely degraded; educational, health, cultural, and sports activities were very limited; the material and spiritual lives of the people were still difficult, and the poverty rate was high.
To implement the targets of the Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term, the commune has identified key areas for improvement, focusing on promoting and encouraging people to change the structure of crops and livestock, and applying advanced technologies to production; proactively integrating programs and projects under the three National Target Programs to support and invest in the development of specialty crop and livestock models of local origin towards commercialization, such as: duck farming, fruit tree cultivation, medicinal plant cultivation, high-yield cassava, hybrid corn, livestock and poultry farming…
After nearly five years of implementing the Party Congress Resolution, Xieng My commune has mobilized resources from programs, projects, and contributions from the people to focus on socio-economic development and infrastructure construction. Thanks to the joint efforts of the Party committee, government, and people, by the end of 2024, the commune had completed all the targets set by the Congress. From a remote and disadvantaged commune, Xieng My has truly undergone a transformation. The average per capita income of the commune has reached 29 million VND/person/year (Phay village alone reaches over 40 million VND/person/year), 100% of hamlets have achieved the title of cultural hamlet, nearly 90% of households have achieved the title of cultural family, maintaining the achievements of universal primary education , and the commune meets national standards for health care. Many households have proactively changed their mindset and become more dynamic in economic development to rise out of poverty and achieve legitimate wealth, with the poverty rate reduced to over 20%.
Following Ms. Loc Thi Van, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, to the Khe Quynh resettlement village, I clearly felt the breath of spring filling every alley and house. More than 15 years ago, the people of Khe Quynh were among those resettled due to the Ban Ve hydroelectric project; the entire village moved from Tom village, Luan Mai commune, to this location. In the early days of resettlement, the lives of the people were difficult, but now they have changed and developed stably. The hedges and flowerbeds planted by the people along the roads are displaying their vibrant colors, welcoming the new spring; the roads in the village are brightly decorated, and the school and cultural center buildings have been renovated and built to national standards, meeting the recreational and educational needs of the people.
Chairman of Xieng My commune, Lo Van Lich, stated: “The immediate goal of the commune is to maintain and build upon the achievements already made to continue developing the commune. The focus is on stabilizing the economic structure and crop structure, maintaining specialized production areas that supply raw materials to factories and processing plants, such as cassava growing areas and forest plantations; developing culture and education; and implementing social welfare programs effectively and comprehensively.”
Source: https://baodantoc.vn/sac-xuan-doi-bo-nam-chon-1737532674548.htm
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