Hanoi, June 21 -- Around 64-65% of newly reorganised communes are expected to meet new-style rural standards following the latest administrative restructuring, officials said at a press briefing on June 20 reviewing the national target programmes on new-style rural area building, and sustainable poverty reduction for the 2021-2025 period.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Vo Van Hung emphasised that these two programmes are key pillars of the country's sustainable development strategy, reflecting the Government's commitment to improving living standards, reducing regional disparities, and promoting rural transformation. After five years, the programmes have delivered broad and positive results.

To date, 79.3% of communes na...