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Communities use mobiles to prepare for disasters
NGO ActionAid and Microsoft on November 12 launched a pilot project using mobilephones and Microsoft Data Gathering (MDG) tools for use in disaster response in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang.
Week focuses on Vietnam's seas, islands
A Vietnam Sea and Islands Culture and Tourism Week will be held in the capital on November 20-24.
Vietnam plans launch of City Prosperity Index
The Ministry of Construction and a UN agency have taken the first steps to establishing a City Prosperity Index for Vietnam.
SMEs urged to get ready for ASEAN EC
Vietnamese enterprises, especially small- and medium-sized companies, have been repeatedly warned to prepare for both the challenges and opportunities when the ASEAN Economic Community is established next year.
NGO begins new campaign to eradicate cleft palates
Around 1,000 Vietnamese and foreign volunteers, 5,000 children, and families will take part in a campaign called "the next era of smile" organised at 25 places around the country to mark Operation Smile's 25th anniversary.
Australia beat Vietnam for U19 AFC ticket
Australia on November 9 defeated hosts Vietnam 3-0 to take the only ticket from Group C to the women's AFC U19 Football Championship finals.
Conference spotlights historical book
A conference about a French book which reveals the true story about the patriotism of Vietnamese soldiers and workers in France during the First World War will take place at the library of HCM City's Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on November 11 from 6pm.
Rescue centre saving bears from bile industry expands
Concerned agencies and non-government organisations in Vietnam are working hard to save wild bears from extinction and from being used in the production of bile.
Vietnam face Palestine in friendly match
Vietnam will test their skills in their fifth official friendly match against Palestine at the My Dinh Stadium here this weekend.
Credit rating agencies to be launched
Domestic credit rating agencies (CRA) will be established in the country for the first time, marking a new stage in the development of the domestic finance market.