Two man arrested for smuggling endangered species
Two man arrested for smuggling endangered species

Police in the central province of Nghe An have detained two man for illegal transporting endangered, precious and rare animals in large quantities.

Two man arrested for smuggling endangered species
Stronger communications needed to raise public awareness of traffic safety: Deputy PM
Stronger communications needed to raise public awareness of traffic safety: Deputy PM

Along with efforts of ministries, sectors and localities, it is crucial to strengthen communications to improve public awareness of ensuring safety while participating in the traffic, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has stressed.

Stronger communications needed to raise public awareness of traffic safety: Deputy PM
Five bodies found following helicopter crash in Northern Vietnam
Five bodies found following helicopter crash in Northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Five bodies in a recent helicopter crash in Ha Long Bay have been recovered, two days after the incident occurred in the sea between Hai Phong city and Quang Ninh province, north of Vietnam.

Five bodies found following helicopter crash in Northern Vietnam
Vietnam and RoK hold copyright forum 2023
Vietnam and RoK hold copyright forum 2023

VOV.VN - The Copyright Office of Vietnam and the Korea Copyright Protection Agency (KCOPA) jointly held a forum in Hanoi on April 6 to promote cooperation in the field.

Vietnam and RoK hold copyright forum 2023
TikTok comes under the microscope in Vietnam
TikTok comes under the microscope in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Vietnamese authorities are set to conduct a thorough inspection of TikTok’s operations in the nation regarding concerns that the social media platform spreads content which has negative consequences on public life, as well as the economy and society.

TikTok comes under the microscope in Vietnam
Strategy for digital transformation in journalism approved
Strategy for digital transformation in journalism approved

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on April 6 signed a decision approving the strategy for digital transformation in journalism by 2025, with a vision to 2030.

Strategy for digital transformation in journalism approved
Mekong sub-regional countries unite to combat drug trafficking
Mekong sub-regional countries unite to combat drug trafficking

The Narcotics Investigation Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security held a meeting in Hanoi on April 6 to review the operation of the Safe Mekong Coordination Centre (SMCC), which has been set up in all countries in the Mekong sub-region as part of their joint efforts to fight drug trafficking.

Mekong sub-regional countries unite to combat drug trafficking
Full Pink Moon to be visible in Vietnam on evening of April 6
Full Pink Moon to be visible in Vietnam on evening of April 6

VOV.VN - Local sky watchers will be able to enjoy a wonderful experience as they will have the chance to admire April's full moon on the evening of April 6, according to information given by the Hanoi Astronomical Society (HAS).

Full Pink Moon to be visible in Vietnam on evening of April 6
PM orders rapid search, rescue of helicopter crash victims
PM orders rapid search, rescue of helicopter crash victims

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has signed a Prime Minister’s dispatch ordering relevant ministries, agencies and localities to take measures and mobilise forces and vehicles to conduct fastest and most effective search and rescue activities for the victims of a helicopter crash in Ha Long Bay area of northern Quang Ninh province.

PM orders rapid search, rescue of helicopter crash victims
Five feared dead in helicopter crash in northern Vietnam
Five feared dead in helicopter crash in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Five people have been feared dead after their helicopter crashed in the waters between Hai Phong city and Quang Ninh province in northern Vietnam, on April 5.

Five feared dead in helicopter crash in northern Vietnam
Dozens injured as 4-seater car hits motorbikes at red light
Dozens injured as 4-seater car hits motorbikes at red light

VOV.VN - At least 22 people were injured after a four-seater car rammed into motorbikes at a red light in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District on April 5 afternoon.

Dozens injured as 4-seater car hits motorbikes at red light
15 UK businesses to join int’l exhibition on education technology in HCM City
15 UK businesses to join int’l exhibition on education technology in HCM City

VOV.VN - As many as 15 British businesses will attend the International Exhibition of Educational Technology, Information Technology, Equipment, Toys and School Supplies scheduled for April 21 - 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, heard a press conference on April 5.

15 UK businesses to join int’l exhibition on education technology in HCM City
Vietnam records over 24,000 dengue infections this year
Vietnam records over 24,000 dengue infections this year

VOV.VN - Vietnam has so far recorded more than 24,000 cases of dengue fever, including three deaths, mainly in the southern region, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Vietnam records over 24,000 dengue infections this year
HCM City university journal listed in Australian Business Deans Council
HCM City university journal listed in Australian Business Deans Council

The Journal of Asia Business and Economic Studies published by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City has been included in the list of Australian Business Deans Council.

HCM City university journal listed in Australian Business Deans Council
Vietnam determined to clear UXO to free land for development
Vietnam determined to clear UXO to free land for development

As one of countries most affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war, Vietnam has paid special attention to the clearance of bombs and mines in order to free land to serve socio-economic development and at the same time promote activities to support and help UXO victims.

Vietnam determined to clear UXO to free land for development
Remains of 20 fallen soldiers found in a hamlet in Binh Phuoc
Remains of 20 fallen soldiers found in a hamlet in Binh Phuoc

A working team of the Military Command of the southern province of Binh Phuoc on April 4 discovered the remains of seven war martyrs in Phu Lac hamlet, Thanh Phu commune, Binh Long town, bringing the total number of sets of remains of war martyrs found in the hamlet to 20.

Remains of 20 fallen soldiers found in a hamlet in Binh Phuoc
Children infected with respiratory syncytial virus on the rise in Hanoi
Children infected with respiratory syncytial virus on the rise in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The pediatric department of Thanh Nhan Hospital in Hanoi has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of patients infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Children infected with respiratory syncytial virus on the rise in Hanoi
Vietnam, Laos work together in building startup, innovation ecosystem
Vietnam, Laos work together in building startup, innovation ecosystem

A forum that aims to connect technology researchers, developers, and science and technology management agencies of Vietnam, with Laos’ government agencies and businesses opened in Vientiane on April 4.

Vietnam, Laos work together in building startup, innovation ecosystem
Quang Tri mobilising resources to tackle bomb/mine pollution
Quang Tri mobilising resources to tackle bomb/mine pollution

The central province of Quang Tri has the highest rate of mine and bomb pollution in Vietnam with 81% of the province’s total land area littered with dangerous ordnance of this kind.

Quang Tri mobilising resources to tackle bomb/mine pollution
IT engineer honoured for developing modern radar system
IT engineer honoured for developing modern radar system

Nguyen Nhu Thanh, an IT engineer in Hanoi, takes immense pride in the VRS-MCX radar system, a modern weaponry system that recently won him an award of being one of the top ten outstanding young people of Vietnam in 2022.

IT engineer honoured for developing modern radar system
British NGOs propose ideas for Vietnam’s socio-economic development
British NGOs propose ideas for Vietnam’s socio-economic development

A symposium was held in London on April 3 to discuss how British non-governmental organisations (NGO) that are operating in Vietnam can support the country’s socio-economic development.

British NGOs propose ideas for Vietnam’s socio-economic development
Former Chilean President highlights role of women and gender equality during VN visit
Former Chilean President highlights role of women and gender equality during VN visit

VOV.VN - Michelle Bachelet Jeria, former President of Chile, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and former Executive Director of UN Women led a delegation from Chile on April 3 to talk with female foreign officials and Vietnamese students about the role of female leaders in multilateral organisations, as well as to discuss foreign, political, and social activities.

Former Chilean President highlights role of women and gender equality during VN visit
Vietnamese students win two second prizes at MRC technology contest
Vietnamese students win two second prizes at MRC technology contest

Students' teams from the Water Resources University and Can Tho University of Vietnam won two second prizes for technologies to monitor water level and measure soil moisture in a contest initiated by the Mekong River Commission (MRC), which took place in Vientiane, Laos, on March 30 and 31.

Vietnamese students win two second prizes at MRC technology contest
PM okays plan to build 1 million apartments for low income earners
PM okays plan to build 1 million apartments for low income earners

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has approved a plan to build more than a million apartments for low income earners in urban areas and workers in industrial parks nationwide for 2021-2030.

PM okays plan to build 1 million apartments for low income earners
Overcoming the challenge: Effective solid waste management on a budget
Overcoming the challenge: Effective solid waste management on a budget

VOV.VN - Technology plays an important role in treating and managing solid waste to keep the environment green and clean, however choosing a cost-effective technology is not easy for local management agencies.

Overcoming the challenge: Effective solid waste management on a budget
Mekong Delta to carry out 16 climate change response projects
Mekong Delta to carry out 16 climate change response projects

Sixteen projects worth over VND94 trillion (US$4 billion) are planned to be implemented in the Mekong Delta to help the region respond to climate change.

Mekong Delta to carry out 16 climate change response projects
Vietnam Friendship Village honoured
Vietnam Friendship Village honoured

The Vietnam Friendship Village celebrated its 25th founding anniversary (March 18, 1998) and received the second-class Labour Order at a ceremony in Hanoi on April 3.

Vietnam Friendship Village honoured
Vietnam seeks representatives for Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship
Vietnam seeks representatives for Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship

Nearly 2,200 outstanding students of 240 teams from schools, colleges and universities nationwide have taken part in the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) - Viettel.

Vietnam seeks representatives for Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship
1,436 people killed in traffic accidents in Q1
1,436 people killed in traffic accidents in Q1

VOV.VN - Traffic accidents killed a total of 1,436 people and injured 917 others in during the first three months of the year, marking decreases of 14.3% and 3.2% respectively against the same period from last year.

1,436 people killed in traffic accidents in Q1
Hanoi boosts use of drones in agriculture production
Hanoi boosts use of drones in agriculture production

Many districts, communes in Hanoi have actively promoted the use of drones in agriculture production - the first step in boosting hi-tech farming and joining the global farm produce supply chain in the coming time for the spring 2023 crop.

Hanoi boosts use of drones in agriculture production