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Vietnam jumps 50 places on global cybersecurity index
Vietnam ranked 50th out of 175 countries on the Global Cybersecurity Index (CGI) in 2018, up 50 places from the previous year, according to a report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
British Council project focuses on cultural heritage growth
The British Council has announced three recipients who will enjoy financial support from the Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth project.
Climate-change adaptation models help farmers escape poverty
Many farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh have escaped poverty by adapting to climate change and shifting from rice to maize or peanut cultivation as well as the breeding of goats and aquatic species.
Trade union leader secures benefits for workers
At enterprises in Vietnam, it is still common to see a senior manager or human resources manager doubling as that company's trade union chairman.
Southern localities hit by typhoon, brace for more bad weather
Southern localities affected by typhoon Wipha, have taken drastic measures to ensure the safety of people living in high risk areas.
IT firms expected to lead country’s digital transformation
Information and technology (IT) firms will lead the country’s digital transformation in all sectors, said Phan Tam, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications (MIC).
Light at end of the tunnel for Agent Orange victims
It was on August 10, 1961, that the US military first sprayed Agent Orange in Vietnam. 58 years have passed, yet the tragic legacy left behind by the toxic defoliant remains indelible.
Central province meets criteria for Global Geopark
The central province of Phu Yen has sufficient conditions to set up a Global Geopark, Guy Martini, Chairman of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, said after a field trip to the site earlier this week.
China's prolonged falling yuan may harm Vietnam's trade
China’s yuan (renminbi) has remained above the sensitive level of seven to the US currency for the last three days, hinting that trade friction between the US and China is entering a dangerous phase. The escalating tension between the two world powers is predicted to have negative impacts on Vietnam’s trade in the short term.
Bac Kan’s ethnic women sell local products online
Using Facebook and other social media platforms to sell products is nothing new among urban communities.