Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

President of the Fifth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), also known as the Ottawa Convention, Ly Thuch on October 9 praised Vietnam's efforts in addressing consequences of unexploded ordnances (UXO), and the country’s achievements in cooperation with other countries and international organisations in this field.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) has presented VND1 billion (over US$40,200) in international emergency aid to 15 households in the northern province of Lang Son suffering damage from Typhoon Yagi.

Governor of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Jeju province Oh Young Hoon underscored the significance of setting up regular direct air routes between the tourist island and Vietnam, while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Ho on October 8.

With positive results recorded in the first nine months of 2024 and efforts of businesses, experts are optimistic about the country’s bright export prospects in the rest of the year towards a historical record of US$400 billion.

Nearly 121,900 new enterprises were established with total registered capital of VND1.158 quadrillion (US$46.7 billion) in the first nine months of this year, figures released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) showed.

Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai held a working session with a delegation from the National Innovation Centre (NIC) led by its Deputy Director Do Tien Thinh on October 8, with the aim of deploying the hydrogen energy development strategy to 2030, with a vision until 2050.

The sports association of the Vietnam People’s Police Force and the Vietnam – Japan international exchange organisation (FAVIJA) will build sport cooperation programmes under a Memorandum of Understanding recently signed between the two sides in Japan.

The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the Constitution, and protects the rights and respect of people’s interests, along with the rights and legitimate interests of one another.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on October 8, during which he congratulated Laos - Chair of ASEAN in 2024 - on the successful organisation of the bloc’s important events.