A conference to review the results of a project on expanding opportunities and improving the status for persons with disabilities for the 2021-2024 period was jointly organised by the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of central Thua Thien-Hue province and the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) on August 14.

VOV.VN - A total of nearly 900 cases of dengue fever have been recorded across Thua Thien-Hue province since the beginning of the year, with this figure representing a five-fold increase in comparison to the same period from last year.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese employees working in the Republic of Korea (RoK) under the Employment Permit System (EPS) are greatly appreciated by Korean employers, said Lim Seung-mook, vice president of the Human Resources Development Services of the RoK (HRDK), in a recent media interview.

VOV.VN - Several localities nationwide have reported the reappearance of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, after many years, with the majority of patients being unvaccinated children or those not yet fully vaccinated.

The Vietnam Association of Real Estate Brokers (VARS) has proposed couples with two children are given priorities in buying homes at social housing projects, as a solution to encourage marriage before the age of 30 and increasing the birth rate.

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung on August 13 met with Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila to discuss labour cooperation between Vietnam and Romania.

The central province of Quang Tri is intensifying efforts to prevent illegal fishing activities in nearshore waters as part of its broader campaign against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The Women’s Union of the central province of Phu Yen and the Australian People for Health, Education and Development Abroad (APHEDA) organised a workshop on August 13 to seek ways to promote the role of female leaders, managers and elected deputies.

The Asia-Pacific Robot Contest (ABU Robocon) 2024 will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city from August 23 – 27.

VOV.VN - Stronger action is needed to reduce tobacco use in the nation and to protect people's health and lives, said Angela Pratt, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vietnam, at a workshop held on August 13.

VOV.VN - The southern province of Binh Duong has recorded 24 cases of measles as of August 12, with this figure marking a threefold increase compared to the same period from last year.

Vietjet has been honoured as the "Best company to work for in Asia 2024" at the HR Asia Awards 2024, a prestigious international award in the field of human resources, held annually across 16 countries and territories.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh has recorded an additional four cases of Whitmore’s disease, also known as melioidosis.

Lifestart Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation based in Hoi An City and originating from Australia, has provided ten clean water filtration systems and water tanks to underprivileged schools in the mountainous Bac Tra My and Phuoc Son districts of central Quang Nam province.

VOV.VN - Do Tien Sy, a member of the Party Central Committee and president of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), hosted a reception for Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass on August 12 in Hanoi.

The Ministry of Health has directed relevant units to ensure the adequate supply of vaccines, medical equipment, and supplies; and also instructed local authorities to proactively carry out immunisation activities.

VOV.VN - Police operating in Quy Chau district in the central province of Nghe An announced on August 11 that they have arrested two masterminds behind a human trafficking ring in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.

VOV.VN - A delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology led by Deputy Minister Tran Hong Thai held a working session with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources of Australia (DISR) and the Australian Research Council (ARC) in Canberra from August 8 to August 10 as part of the working trip to Australia from August 3 to August 10.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently issued an official dispatch, ordering competent ministries, sectors and localities to make proactive moves in response to torrential rain, landslides and floods in the northern region.

The management board of the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Site under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern border province of Cao Bang has announced the temporary suspension of tour services for visitors at Ban Gioc – Detian waterfalls on the Vietnam - China border from August 11 until further notice.

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.