National park releases rare wild animals back to the wild
The Wildlife Rescue Centre at the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh on May 23 said that it has released 17 rescued rare animals back to the wild.
UK pledges additional funds for CFA programme in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The UK Government has announced an additional GBP40 million (US$54 million) to extend the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme for another five years till 2029 to support at least 800 low carbon projects in 16 countries across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, including Vietnam.
Australia launches next phase of support for women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Australian Embassy in Vietnam on May 22 announced the launch of the next phase of Investing in Women (IW), an Australian Government initiative supporting women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia.
New 'Vietnam 2045' report aligns with the country's extended vision
Vietnam has set its sights even higher, aiming to become a high-income country by 2045 and a decarbonised economy by 2050 — ambitious goals that demand innovation and strategic visions.
HCM City partners German firms in vocational training, labour export
Le Van Thinh, Director of HCM City's Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, and Tran Thanh Hai, Principal of Vien Dong College, have signed a commitment with several German enterprises to increase skilled young labourers for the college and to train young talents in line with German standards for the labour market in both countries.
Tornado hits southcentral coast of Vietnam, many boats capsize
VOV.VN - A tornadic waterspout appeared in the waters of Van Ninh district in the southcentral coastal province of Khanh Hoa on May 22, causing many boats to capsize.
340-kg bomb deactivated in Quang Binh province
Competent forces have successfully deactivated a 340-kilogramme bomb left over from the war in the central province of Quang Binh, a local official said on May 22.
Model of traffic safety around schools to be multiplied across Hanoi
Hanoi's Department of Transport, with support of the Partnership Programme for Healthy Cities (PHC), the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and the municipal People's Committee, has launched a pilot programme to enhance traffic safety around schools.
Seminar highlights President Ho Chi Minh as symbol of peace
The Vietnamese embassy in Italy, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), organised a seminar in Rome on May 21 on President Ho Chi Minh – a symbol of peace for the Vietnamese people and the world.
Vietnam Buddhist Sangha celebrates Lord Buddha's birthday
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on May 22, the 15th day of the fourth lunar month, to mark the Lord Buddha’s birthday (Vesak Day).