Vietnam and EU examine Erasmus+ cooperation opportunities in Hanoi
VOV.VN - Vietnam and the European Union are examining education cooperation opportunities for Erasmus +, a leading EU program for education, training, youth, and sports, in Hanoi on October 22-23.
Vietnam successfully eliminates trachoma: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed on October 21 that Vietnam has eliminated trachoma, a contagious, bacterial disease that may eventually lead to blindness.
Tropical storm Trami likely to enter East Sea, urgent warnings released
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has sent an urgent telegram, requesting relevant ministries and localities to be well prepared for tropical storm Trami that is expected to enter the East Sea and cause heavy rain in a couple of days.
Conscripted Vietnamese workers honoured with ceremony in France
A solemn ceremony was held on October 20 in the southern city of Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône prefecture of France, to mark the 10th anniversary of the memorial dedicated to Indochinese workers who came to work in the Camargue region during World War II.
Bac Lieu, Korean locality sign labour cooperation agreement
The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on October 21 signed a cooperation agreement with Uiseong county, Gyeongsangbuk-do province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on sending local labourers to the RoK to work seasonally under the form of locality-to-locality collaboration between the two countries in the 2023 - 2027 period.
Vietnamese association in Malaysia helps protect women’s rights
VOV.VN - A ceremony was held in Kuala Lumpur on October 20 to mark the 10th founding anniversary of the women's union and the 8th anniversary of the Vietnamese language club in this Southeast Asian country.
Hanoi sees surge in dengue fever cases
VOV.VN - The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has reported a significant surge in dengue fever cases, with a total of 403 new infections being recorded between October 11 and October 17 to bring the total number up to 4,563 since the beginning of the year.
Vietnam respects right to freedom of belief, religion: official
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang highlighted Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting and protecting the right to freedom of belief and religion for all people, while meeting with UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif in his recent trip to Switzerland.
Chinese crew member suffering stroke at sea rescued in Vietnam
VOV.VN - A Chinese crew member who suffered a stroke at sea has been successfully rescued and brought ashore for further treatment by Vietnamese doctors.
Vietnamese students explore study opportunities at European Education Week
VOV.VN - Hordes of Vietnamese students are exploring study opportunities during the European Education Week 2024 that opened in Hanoi on October 20.