Over the past time, many youth union members and young people in Yen Thuy district have optimised local strengths for start business.

 


A bamboo rat (scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm of Bui Van Nhat (centre) in Bao Hieu commune, Yen Thuy district.

Bui Phi Nam, in Yen Tri commune, has established the Yen Tri agriculture cooperative, aiming to connect the households growing "xa den”, a type of herbal plants scientifically known as Celastrus hindsii Benth et Hook, to form a production chain.

The cooperative’s products have been highly valued and rated three stars under the "One Commune-One Product” programme.

Nam said apart from traditional marketing methods, he has utilised social networks and e-commerce platforms, helping raise sales efficiency.

Bui Van Nhat, in Bao Hieu commune, has invested in a bamboo rat (scientifically known as Rhizomyinae) farm covering 200 sq.m, with about 120-160 bamboo rats. The man earns about 300-350 million VND (11,931-13,919 USD) each year from the farm.

To better job consultation and introduction, Yen Thuy district’s youth union in coordination with Chi Anh Investment and Development JSC organised such events for 300 youth union members in the locality in the first six months of this year.

It has also supplied high-quality personnel to businesses and vocational training facilities, and provided career updates through its Facebook fanpages.

To assist startups among youth union members, the standing board of the district youth union has also reviewed effective economic models that need capital, and make a report to the standing board of the provincial youth union in order to help them access loans under the preferential credit programme in support of young entrepreneurs.

Bui Tuan Thanh, secretary of Yen Thu district’s youth union, said the economic models run by youth union members have helped improve the living standards of their families, while promoting the startup spirit among local youths.

 


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