IFRC’s 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference wrapped up
The 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) concluded in Hanoi on November 23 after three days of sitting.
Giant sushi birthday cake sets Vietnamese record
VOV.VN - A 2.3 metre high cake made of sushi has been recognised as the largest of its kind in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings) as itset a national record on November 19.
Viettel named as best place to work in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Military-run telecommunications group Viettel has continued to hold on to its top position on the Best Place To Work in Vietnam rankings.
Vietnam asks WHO, China for more information on spike in respiratory illnesses
VOV.VN - The General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health has requested more information from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Chinese agency for International Health Regulations (IHR) regarding an increase in respiratory illness cases occurring in China.
US media points out the next global blue zones in Vietnam
VOV.VN - One progressive Vietnamese investor has announced plans to implement a Blue Zones real estate model locally, thereby introducing a new addition to the Blue Zones where people enjoy a high standard of living and a healthy life span due to their close proximity to nature.
Can Tho students win Global Robotics Games 2023 championship
A team from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho won the championship of the Global Robotics Games 2023 – an international competition for youngsters aged from 4-10 held by Singapore non-profit organisation Developing Innovative Youth (DIY) from November 15-17.
Phu Yen's Nghinh Phong Tower Square wins 2023 Asian Townscape Award
Nghinh Phong (Welcoming Wind) tower square, located on the coast of Tuy Hoa city, the south-central province of Phu Yen, is the only representative from Southeast Asia to have received the 2023 Asian Urban Landscape Award.
More night flights in the pipeline in lead up to New Year holidays
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Transport has requested that Vietnamese airlines arrange more night flights to meet the increasing demand for passenger transportation in the coming New Year and lunar New Year holidays.
Central Vietnam forecast to brace for heavy rain again
VOV.VN - Moderate to heavy rain is forecast to hit provinces from Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa again between November 25 and 27, with rainfall in some areas reaching over 600 mm, said the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
Largest Vietnamese rice painting recognised
VOV.VN - A painting made from ST 25, one of the world best rice grains, has been recognized as the largest of its kind in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings).