Ha Long Bay works hard to ease landslide risk on limestone islands
Authorities at the UNESCO-recognised heritage Ha Long Bay have been conducting solutions to preserve the natural wonder of thousands limestone islands and islets, forming the spectacular seascape of the property.
HCM City to spend over VND7 trillion on medical infrastructure, equipment
Ho Chi Minh City has decided to spend over VND7 trillion (US$304 million) from its budget on infrastructure and equipment of health care units under the mid-term public investment plans for the 2021-2025 and 2025-2030 periods.
Three die of diphtheria in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has ordered strong actions to be taken in order to prevent the further spread of diphtheria following the country recording three deaths this year.
Xuan Thuy National Park seeks ASEAN heritage status
VOV.VN - Xuan Thuy National Park is set to prepare a dossier to submit to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity for approval as ASEAN Heritage Park.
Decree amending regulations on foreign workers’ employment issued
The Government has issued a decree amending and supplementing a number of articles of its Decree No. 152 dated 2020 stipulating regulations for foreigners working in Vietnam and foreign individuals’ and organisations’ recruitment and management of Vietnamese nationals in the country.
Australia funds study project on inland waterway infrastructure upgrade
The Ministry of Transport has approved the document for a study project on the upgrade of the northern region’s inland waterway infrastructure under Aus4Transport, a technical assistance programme for Vietnam’s transport sector using non-refundable aid from the Australian Government.
Vietnam Socio-economic Forum 2023 seeks ways to create drivers for growth
The Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2023 will be held in a hybrid format on September 19 with the participation of 400 delegates as well as domestic and foreign scientists, heard a press conference on September 17.
Digital exhibition showcases Vietnamese sovereignty over sea and islands
VOV.VN - A digital exhibition opened on September 18 at Vo Van Ky secondary school in Khanh Hoa province, to offer students an insight into the historical and legal evidence proving the nation’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.
Conference of young MPs helps promote Vietnam’s image
Participants to the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, taking place in Hanoi on September 14-17, have been impressed by the host’s hospitality, robust development as well as meticulous preparation for the event.
Dengue fever cases see sharp rise in Hanoi
VOV.VN - The capital of Hanoi has become a hot spot for dengue fever, with 2,000 cases detected last week, representing a two-fold increase compared to the previous weeks.