There has not been any information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22 evening (local time), said Counselor Vu Son Viet, head of the Consular Department and deputy head of the Community Affairs Board of the Vietnam Embassy in Russia.

As one of the most populous cities in the country with a population of about 10 million people, the capital city of Hanoi has faced a lot of social issues relating to security and order, social evils and employment.

VOV.VN - The capital experienced a day with very poor air quality on March 22, with the conditions seriously affecting human health, notably the elderly, children, and people suffering from respiratory diseases.

VOV.VN - The country has set a target of wiping out tuberculosis (TB) by 2034 in order to meet one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of eradicating TB as a global public health threat, said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan at a ceremony held on March 22 in Hanoi to mark World Tuberculosis Day.

Vietnamese fishing vessels’ infringements of foreign waters have gradually decreased over the past years, which is the clearest demonstration of the border guard and other forces’ moves to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, an official has said.

VOV.VN - The country is one of the seven countries selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to conduct research on the M72 tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, given the fact that they have a high tuberculosis rate, according to Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Binh Hoa, deputy director of the Central Lung Hospital and deputy head of the Executive Board of the National TB.Programme.

UNESCO has responded to the scientific dossier seeking its recognition for the Complex of Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscapes as a world heritage site, according to the Cultural Heritage Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

VOV.VN - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China received 132 applications for working visas from Vietnam, Laos, and Nepal as of February 29 following the opening of its visa programme for skilled workers from these countries on October 25 last year, according to Chris Tang, secretary for security of the region.

Vietnam has received a US$51.5 million payment for verified emissions reductions for reducing deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) and for enhancing carbon stored in forests through reforestation and afforestation, making it the first country in the East Asia Pacific region to receive a results-based payment from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF).

The Vietnam Geological Department (VGD) and the US Department of State's Bureau of Energy Resources partnered to host a technical training session on economic geology and mineral resource reserve valuation methods in Hanoi on March 21.

The committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Hanoi on March 20 called on people and organisations in the city to contribute to the “For Vietnam’s seas and islands Fund” in 2024.

A grand military parade will be held at Dien Bien province’s stadium on May 7 morning in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Vietnam had more than 1.58 million poor and nearly-poor households in 2023, representing approximately 5.71% of the total population, according to the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

Dang Ha Viet, Director of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training (GDSPT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on March 19 held a working session with Alain Goudsmet, Chairman of Mentally Fit Global of Belgium to discuss cooperation in the field of physical training and sports.

VOV.VN - The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) co-organised a workshop on March 19 in Hanoi with a view to hailing joint efforts aimed at accelerating labour mobility between the two nations.

In a move to bolster engineering and technology education, Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi and Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) on March 19 signed a cooperation agreement on human resources development.

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Dang Quoc Khanh on March 18 had a working session with visiting Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Mark Harbers, who expressed his country’s readiness to assist Vietnam in offshore sand mining, groundwater management, and mineral exploitation.

VOV.VN - Low-cost airline VietJet recorded the highest rate of flight delays compared to other domestic airlines in the first two months of this year, according to data announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Canada is committed to supporting and promoting sustainable development and resilience in the region and Vietnam, said its Climate Change Ambassador Catherine Stewart.

VOV.VN - The second international nature film week is scheduled to get underway across 10 venues in Hanoi from March 21 to March 31, with the event sending a message of environmental protection to the Vietnamese people and inspiring positive actions for a greener future.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism announced that it will focus on developing a digital mapping system for smart tourism in the city and digitalised data related to attractions and service facilities.

VOV.VN - Police operating in Hang Trong ward in Hanoi stated on March 18 that they have arrested two foreign citizens for stealing property.

Customs authorities seized more than 3 tonnes of drugs of all kinds, with 365 suspects involved, from December 16, 2022 to February 15, 2024, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance to National Assembly deputies.

VOV.VN - The association of female businesswomen in France - Association Entraide Femmes Entrepreneurs Vietnamiennes en France (AEEV) recently organized an event aimed at honouring Vietnamese women in France for their contributions to society, as well as to the AEEV’s activities in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8.

Climate change, sea level rise, saltwater intrusion and unsustainable water use fuel the water scarcity risks in Vietnam, said Tong Ngoc Thanh, director general of the National Centre for Water Resources Planning and Investigation (NAWAPI).

The USAID Biodiversity Conservation has launched a wild meat demand reduction campaign urging government agencies and Vietnamese citizens nationwide to enhance their actions for wildlife conservation.

More than 2,000 Vietnamese candidates joined the national qualifying round of the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang after its opening ceremony was held in Hanoi on March 17.

Vietnam will attend the 26th World Energy Congress themed “Redesigning energy for People and Planet” hosted by the Netherlands from April 22 - 25, heard a press conference held by the Vietnam World Energy Council (WEC Vietnam) in Hanoi on March 15.

The People’s Committee of Quang Nam held a conference on March 16 to announce this central province’s master plan for the 2021 -2030 period with a vision to 2050, and launch the National Biodiversity Restoration Year 2024.

VOV.VN - Roughly 1,500 people took part in a race held at the Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi in response to the 2024 Earth Hour campaign.