Vietnam an active, responsible country in climate change fight: official
Vietnam has been assessed by the international community as an active and responsible country in the global climate change fight, an official of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has said.
50% of new HIV infection cases recorded among MSM group
VOV.VN - Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at major risk of HIV transmission in Vietnam, with 50% of new infections detected in the group, warned the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control under the Ministry of Health, at a press briefing in Hanoi on November 17.
More efforts taken to repatriate Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial seal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to direct the Vietnamese Embassy in France and the Delegation of Vietnam to UNESCO to coordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) to implement procedures to bring the Nguyen Dynasty’s imperial seal from France to Vietnam as soon as possible, said spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.
Dengue fever hotspots plague Hanoi
VOV.VN - The BI index, which predicts dengue transmission, currently indicates that the dengue fever epidemic in Hanoi is exceeding the warning level.
Deputy PM orders building safe, child-friendly living environment
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on November 17 ordered raising public awareness of child abuse acts and punishments against violation of children’s rights, thereby building a safe and child-friendly living environment.
Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum convenes session in Hanoi
The 28th session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-28) is taking place in Hanoi under the theme “Bridging Space Innovations Opportunities for Sustainable and Prosperous Future”.
Vietnam set to witness meteor shower tonight
VOV.VN - Local sky gazers will have a unique opportunity to witness the peak of the Leonids meteor shower which will occur between midnight on November 17 and the morning of November 18.
Workshop promotes technological solutions for waste collection, recycling
Digital technology solutions will help promote waste classification at source, and better manage waste collection, treatment and recycling, experts said at a recent workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City.
Local scientists named among world’s Best Rising Stars of Science
VOV.VN - Research.com, a number one research portal for scientists, has released a list of the top 1,000 best scientists in the world, with excellent achievements being recorded in scientific publications, including three from Vietnam.
Dialogue promotes Vietnam-US labour cooperation
The 16th Vietnam-US labour dialogue took place in Hanoi on November 16, gathering representatives from the Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), the US Department of Labour, and the US Embassy in Vietnam.
1.6 million gain access to affordable healthcare under Novartis programme
Nearly 1.6 million people, especially in remote areas, have benefited in the past decade from a healthcare programme that offers access to affordable products and services.
Activities planned for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
VOV.VN - The National Traffic Safety Committee will organise a range of activities across the country in response to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims that falls on November 20 this year.
Drugs seized in HCM City via postal service from Germany, US
VOV.VN - The Customs Department of Ho Chi Minh City and relevant agencies have uncovered several packages containing drugs sent by international postal services from Germany and the United States.
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.