There are still scientific and technological gaps that need to be addressed to promote the sustainable development of Vietnam’s agricultural sector. Close links between science and policy need to be established in order to expand the application of scientific advances and modify the mechanisms that support and promote application.
Ho Chi Minh City will introduce flexible solutions to create the conditions necessary for food and food processing enterprises and e-commerce platforms to operate at greater capacity; give priority to vaccinations for workers in important production enterprises; and allow workers to return to work immediately after completing medical isolation.
Industry associations have proposed delaying increases to land rentals, extending grace periods, deferring payments of taxes and fees, and reducing registration fees to assist production and business during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have also suggested dedicated places at factories for eating and resting, and that employees be limited to traveling on the same route to and from work. Other measures may be necessary, depending on the characteristics of each locality.