National Assembly approves adding birthplace info to new passports
The National Assembly, the legislature of Vietnam on November 15 adopted a resolution that allows the addition of the place of birth (POB) field to new Vietnamese passports.
Measures sought to enhance efficiency of law communications work among OVs
A conference was jointly held by the Ministry of Justice’s Law Dissemination and Education Department and Vietnam News Agency’s Vietnam Law and Legal Forum Magazine in Hanoi on November 15 to discuss measures to strengthen communications work on policies and laws among overseas Vietnamese (OV) community.
Urbanisation rate to reach at least 45% by 2025
Vietnam’s urbanization rate would be at least 45% by 2025 and over 50% by 2030 under an action programme adopted by the Government.
Vietnam moves out of low English proficiency group for first time
VOV.VN - Vietnam climbed six places this year to rank 60th out of 111 non-native English speaking countries and territories in Education First's EF English Proficiency Index (EPI).
Can Tho, US step up health, education cooperation
Authorities of Can Tho and representatives of the US Consulate General in HCM City agreed to boost their comprehensive cooperation in health, education and renewable energy at their November 15 meeting in the Mekong Delta city.
Vietnam ranks fifth among foreign students communities in US
VOV.VN - Vietnamese students ranked fifth among foreign students communities at higher education institutions in the United States, with 20,713 students studying at American universities in the 2021 - 2022 academic year.
President congratulates retired teachers on upcoming Teachers’ Day
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc congratulated retired teachers on the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20) during a meeting with members of the Veteran Teacher Association of Vietnam (VTAV) in Hanoi on November 15.
Workshop shares experience in corrupt asset recovery
A workshop was held on November 15 in the northern province of Quang Ninh to share experience in asset recovery in corruption and economic crime cases.
Hanoi hosts int’l microcircuit design & manufacturing workshop
The 4th International Microcircuit Design and Manufacturing Conference (WEFAB 2022) took place in Hanoi on November 14.
US, Vietnam launch new project to reduce environmental pollution
VOV.VN - The United States Mission to Vietnam, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), launched a new USAID project on November 15 to reduce environmental pollution through Vietnamese-led collective action.
People-to-people diplomacy promote Vietnam-Argentina ties
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a workshop on November 14 in Hanoi to highlight the various contributions of people-to-people diplomacy to Vietnam-Argentina ties ahead of the 25th founding anniversary of the Argentina-Vietnam Culture Institute (December 18).
HCM City boosts education-training with Australia’s Northern Territory
VOV.VN -Ho Chi Minh City is keen on ramping up co-operation with the Australian state the Northern Territory, with a specific focus on education and training, including the building of education facilities to Australian standards in Vietnam.
HCM City’s incubator ranked among 10 best in Southeast Asia
The Institute of Innovation under the University of Economics HCM City is the only university incubator in Vietnam recognised as one of the Ten Best Startup Support Organisations in Southeast Asia (AsiaStar 10x10 Launchpad) under the AsiaStar 10x10 programme.
Vietnamese-Korean woman honoured for charity efforts in RoK
Nguyen Thi Tam Tinh has been selected by authorities in Seoul to become the first foreigner with Korean citizenship to receive the Daesang award in recognition of her dedication to charitable activities.
Nearly five million Vietnamese suffer from diabetes
VOV.VN - Nearly five million Vietnamese people get diabetes, with 55% of them suffering from complications, an official of the Ministry of Health said at a meeting in Hanoi on November 14 to mark World Diabetes Day.
Transport ministry staff trained in gender equality and social inclusion
About 100 professionals from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) completed a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) workshop in Quang Ninh.
UNICEF leader values Vietnam’s achievements in child protection, care
The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, highly valued Vietnam’s achievements in child protection and care during a three-day visit to Vietnam that concluded on November 13.
Rain expected ahead of cold spell arrival
VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to endure a long spell of rain for several ays, starting on November 14, before a cold air wave hits this weekend.
Vietnam makes deeper engagement in ITU body
Vietnam has played an increasingly positive role in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and made deeper engagement in the union's activities, according to Doan Quang Hoan, who has just finished his mission at the union's Radio Regulations Board (RRB).
Australia launches equality strategy in Vietnam
The Australian Embassy on November 11 held a ceremony to launch the Equality Strategy in Vietnam in the 2022-2027 period, aiming to strengthen Australia's efforts in promoting gender equality, women and girls' empowerment, the social integration of persons with disabilities, ethnic minority groups, and LGBTI group.
Deputy PM wishes for further support from UNICEF
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has expressed his wish for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and UN’s continued support to promote and protect children's rights in Vietnam.
Copyright registrations rise up to 10% each year: Workshop
The registrations of copyright and relevant rights in Vietnam increased from 8-10% annually over the past years, heard a workshop held by the Copyright Office of Vietnam (COV) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Hanoi on November 11.
Vietnamese - German University a “lighthouse” in bilateral relations: Deputy PM
The Vietnamese - German University (VGU) will become a "lighthouse" project in the relationship between the two countries and a bright spot in Vietnam’s tertiary education system in the coming time, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
President attends festival of great national unity in Lai Chau
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the festival of great national unity in communes of Khong Lao, Muong So, Hoang Then in Phong Tho district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau on November 11, on the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of Traditional Day of Vietnam Fatherland Front (November 18).
Vietnam ranks 76/193 countries in online service index
Vietnam ranks 76th over 193 countries in terms of the online service index in the United Nations’ assessment, up five places compared to 2020.
Measures sought to facilitate work permit for foreign labourers
Measures to remove obstacles in procedures in applying for work permits and visas for foreign labourers, especially those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), were discussed at an event in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10.
Three Whitmore’s disease cases detected in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Three latest cases of Whitmore’s disease, also known as melioidosis, have been recorded in the Central Highland of Dak Lak and the central province of Thanh Hoa, according to the Ministry of Health.
Seminar looks to promote Vietnam-RoK exchange
The fifth Republic of Korea-Vietnam Seminar for the Future was held in Seoul on November 10, attracting 200 participants.
Vietnam takes lead in Cyber SEA Game 2022
VOV.VN - A four-member team from Vietnam finished first at the Cyber SEA Game 2022 contest which concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 10.
IELTS, foreign language tests under inspection by MOET
The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on November 10 ordered provincial/municipal Departments of Education and Training to strictly monitor and manage the organisation of foreign language proficiency tests.