Hanoi ranked as world’s fourth most air-polluted city
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese capital ranked fourth among the top 100 worst air-polluted cities in the world on November 28, according to data released by Switzerland-based air quality monitor IQAir AirVisual.
Embassy delegation visits Vietnamese students in Israel
A delegation of the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel led by Ambassador Ly Duc Trung on November 26 visited Vietnamese students at the Arava International Center for Agriculture Training (AICAT) in the south of Israel as the Israel-Hamas temporary truce came into effect on November 24.
Vietnam advances in Green Future Index 2023
Vietnam has made progress in the Green Future Index 2023, climbing from its previous 56th position to a commendable 53rd place this year.
Police bust two large international drug smuggling rings
VOV.VN -The police in the northern province of Hai Duong announced on November 27 that they have successfully smashed two large drug rings sending illicit substances into Vietnam via international air routes and through postal services.
Vietnam and UK promote tertiary education cooperation
VOV.VN - A delegation of the Ministry of Education and Training led by Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son paid a working trip to the United Kingdom from November 20-23 to promote education cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam develops national education for sustainable development initiative
The Ministry of Education and Training and the UNESCO Hanoi Office on November 24 held a consultation workshop on the national education for sustainable development initiative.
Vietnam determined to end AIDS by 2030
VOV.VN - A meeting was held on November 25 in the northern port city of Hai Phong to respond to the National Action Month for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control 2023 and the World HIV/AIDS Day on December 1.
PM calls for greater efforts in removing bottlenecks to key transport projects
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that ministries, agencies, and localities redouble efforts to remove bottlenecks faced by national and key transport projects while chairing the eighth hybrid meeting on November 25.
Vietnam implements 86.7% of UPR third cycle recommendations
Vietnam has so far implemented 86.7% of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations, and 12.4% of recommendations have been partially completed, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet said, while chairing the consultation workshop on the draft National Report of Vietnam for the 4th cycle UPR of the UN Human Rights Council in Hanoi on November 24.
Vietnam, China boost customs cooperation in fighting smuggling
The 15th conference on Vietnam - China customs cooperation in anti-smuggling took place in Hanoi on November 23, focusing on measures to strengthen collaboration in preventing illegal drug and wildlife trafficking.