The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia is ready to evacuate people from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk oblast to safe places if needed, said Counselor Vu Xuan Viet, head of the Consular Division and deputy head of the Community Affairs Board of the embassy on August 11.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has predicted that by 2038 there will be one person aged over 60 for every five people in Vietnam.

Combating trafficking in person and supporting victims of human trafficking are among the key tasks that Vietnam and countries around the world are prioritising and actively implementing, including perfecting relevant legal systems.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has stressed the need to further perfect, manage, and operate the vessel monitoring system (VMS) smoothly and effectively, according to a notice newly issued by the Government’s Office.

Sky-watchers in Vietnam have a chance to see the Perseid meteor shower on the night of August 12 and early morning of August 13, according to Vietnam Astronomy and Cosmology Association (VACA).

A solemn ceremony was held in the northern city of Hai Phong on August 10 to disperse the ashes of Merle Ratner, a leftist and anti-war activist of the US and also a close friend of Vietnam.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 10 visited and presented gifts to Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims at the centre for caring, nurturing and treating victims of AO/dioxin in Ba Vi district, Hanoi, on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the Day for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin Victims (August 10, 1961 -2024).

VOV.VN - A landslide occurred in the early hours of August 10 in the northern mountainous province of Son La, killing the owner of a homestay facility and injuring both her husband and child.

VOV.VN -Co-operation in human resource training, especially high-quality human resources, has been initiated early and is one of the three key contents featured in new generation ODA co-operation between Vietnam and Japan.

A national digital library on explosive ordnance risk education was officially launched on August 9 by the Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) with support from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Vietnam and the US Department of State.

The election of the new General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee is instrumental in sustaining the stability and continuity of the country leadership process while creating a chance for the CPV to continue affirming its comprehensive leadership, ensuring sustainable development and prosperity for the nation.

Startup and innovation are important driving forces for the country's development in the new period, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Duc Hai has said.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 9 examined the fixing of flood consequences in the northern mountainous province of Son La and visited people affected by natural disasters in Muong Chanh commune of Mai Son district and Ban Lam commune of Thuan Chau district.

VOV.VN - Phan Duy Anh, vice chairman of the People's Committee of Hoa Vang district in Da Nang, signed a decision on August 8 to officially declare African swine fever in the two communes of Hoa Ninh and Hoa Phong in Hoa Vang district in the central city.

VOV.VN - The launch of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP WPS) comes at a critical juncture with global challenges impacting all women and girls around the world amid continued discrimination, making this plan more crucial than ever, Sima Bahous, executive director of UN Women, said in her video message on the occasion of the nation’s August 8 announcement of the plan.

Vietnam welcomes the UN Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime’s adoption of the draft UN Cybercrime Convention as an important first step for the UN General Assembly to consider and adopt it, said Nguyen Minh Vu, Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A 51-year-old man residing in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai has died of rabies after being bitten by his family’s dog a month ago, the Gia Lai Center for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed on August 8.

VOV.VN - Hot sunny days in the northern region are due to end on August 12 when a low-pressure area triggers rains and winds, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an official ceremony to announce Decision No. 101 made by the Prime Minister on promulgating the first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

The cremated ashes of Merle Ratner, a left-wing and anti-war US activist and a friend of Vietnam, left New York for Vietnam at a ceremony held by the Permanent Mission of Vietnam in New York, her relatives and friends on August 7.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and Lebanon on August 8 advised the Vietnamese citizens in Lebanon to leave the country as soon as possible due to the deteriorating security situation in the region, particularly the escalating tensions between Israel and the force of Hezbollah.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh has been prioritising citizen protection in the context of the complex developments in the host country, Ambassador Nguyen Manh Cuong has affirmed.

Vietnam has been recognised as a compelling travel destination, drawing attention from international tourists thanks to its favourable visa and immigration policies.

Deputy spokesperson of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Doan Khac Viet spoke about citizen protection work in the Middle East, Myanmar and Bangladesh at a press briefing in Hanoi on August 8.

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held a meeting on August 7 with representatives of the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Japan (AVIJ) and awarded orders and medals to Japanese friends, as part of his official visit to the East Asian country.

VOV.VN - The Health Department of the northcentral province of Thanh Hoa announced on August 8 that it had detected two more diphtheria cases within the locality.

VOV.VN - Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung held working sessions with various leaders of Japanese ministries, sectors, and groups, as well as Vietnamese enterprises, to discuss a range of measures aimed at bolstering linkages in the field of information and communications technology (ICT), within the framework of his visit to Japan running from August 4 to August 6.

VOV.VN - The country is seeking to build 10 reputable artificial intelligence (AI) brands in the region and become a global AI bright spot, according to information set out in the Government’s national strategy on AI research, development, and application.

VOV.VN - Police operating in Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have announced that they have co-operated alongside their counterparts in Dongxing city of China to rescue a Vietnamese woman who had been trafficked into China.

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) was honoured with three 2024 Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) prizes which were presented at the Media Award Ceremony taking place on August 7 in Bali, Indonesia.