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38. Why is it said that “agriculture is the advantage and sustainable
foundation of the country” in the Strategy?

In theories of economic development under the Mekong River Delta, the world’s leading
the market mechanism, the advantage is the bowl of rice, fruit and fisheries. The Central
key point for the development of an industry, Highlands, with coffee, pepper, cashew and
a region or a country. From the national other industrial crops, can compete with
perspective, the identification of national many countries in South America. The entire
advantages is extremely important to avoid central coastal strip is a potential marine
the failure of focusing on an area where the economic zone that has not been optimally
country does not have the advantage in the exploited. The concept of “agriculture is the
market. Viet Nam has excellent advantages national advantage” aims to eliminate the
in agriculture (land, climate, labour, market, traditional development view of agriculture
geographical location, etc.), undeniable and as a “sacrifice” sector, serving industry and
recognized by many famous domestic and service sectors. Instead, agriculture is the
international scholars, including Michael economy’s driving force and core, promoting
Eugene Porter, father of the competitive industry and service to become the country’s
advantage theory. Specifically, our country has advantage and strength.

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