Vietnam among 12 Asian countries for best quality of life
VOV.VN - The nation was ranked in the list of the 12 Asian countries with the best quality of life, as compiled by Insider Monkey, a finance website focusing on financial markets, hedge funds, and insider trading.
Vietnam, US bodies partner to address global urban planning challenges
The Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Agency (VUPDA) and the American Planning Association - International Division (APA-ID) on November 21 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen their partnership in addressing global urban planning challenges.
Wartime bombs safely disposed of in Quang Tri
The Military Command in the central province of Quang Tri, in collaboration with the Golden West Organisation of the US, on November 21 defused two war-time bombs in Huong Lap commune, Huong Hoa mountainous district.
Hanoi struggles with severe air pollution
VOV.VN - The air quality in the capital on November 22 exceeded the red-warning level, reaching purple, meaning that the air quality of the local atmosphere has reached a very unhealthy level for local residents.
Residents in Hanoi capital infected with dengue virus type DEN-3
VOV.VN - Along with dengue virus types DEN-1 and DEN-2 in circulation, health professionals in Hanoi have recently detected another type of DEN-3 in blood samples of several infected cases throughout the city.
Drug, wildlife crime crackdown operation successful: conference
Operation Mekong Dragon V (OMD V), a programme cracking down on drug and wildlife trafficking in Asia-Pacific, was successful, heard a conference held by the General Department of Vietnam Customs in Hanoi on November 21.
Vietnam improves global ranking in English proficiency
Vietnam has improved its global ranking in English proficiency, ranking 58th out of 113 non-native English-speaking countries, according to the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) by Education First (EF).
First eye tumor unit for children established in Vietnam
VOV.VN - An Eye Tumor Unit for Children, the first of its kind in Vietnam, has been established at the Central Eye Hospital in Hanoi.
Dialogue seeks to develop creative city brand for Hanoi
VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the British Council co-hosted a dialogue on November 21 to seek ways to further develop the capital’s brand as a creative city and human resource hub.
Seven wanted Chinese nationals arrested for gambling in Quang Ninh
VOV.VN - The police of Mong Cai city in the northern border province of Quang Ninh have arrested seven Chinese nationals hunted by Chinese police for organising illegal online gambling activities.