Central Vietnam bracing for heavy downpours, massive flooding
VOV.VN - The central region of Vietnam has experienced torrential rainfall of up to 800mm over the past few days that triggered water levers in major rivers from Nghe An to Thua Thien-Hue provinces to swell up quickly, leading to the risk of inundation, flash floods, and landslides.
Vietnamese students in Hungary urged to promote national images
Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Thi Bich Thao has urged the Vietnamese Students' Association in Hungary to promote its role in engaging its members in social, community and school activities in the host country, thus building and promoting the image and enhancing the position of Vietnam.
Programme helps bolster Vietnam – Cambodia
Nearly 500 Cambodian students have received support from Vietnamese organisations and individuals under the “Nurturing seeds of Friendship” programme, which was launched by the Vietnam – Cambodia Friendship Association in 2012.
Embassy builds citizen protection plans for Vietnamese in Northern Myanmar
The Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar has promptly devised plans to protect and ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens living and working in some northern states, which have seen complex security developments in recent days.
Quang Ninh works hard on fighting IUU fishing
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has mobilised the participation of the entire political system to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in a bid to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnam’s seafood exports lifted.
Quang Ninh hosts 18th ASEAN GO-NGO forum on social welfare
The 18th ASEAN GO-NGO Forum on Social Welfare and Development took place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 13.
Over 200 prison administrators gather in Hanoi for Asia-Pacific conference
VOV.VN - The 41st Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA 41) opened in Hanoi on November 13, bringing together more than 200 directors of prison administrations from 25 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vietnam attends Prague international charity bazaar 2023
VOV.VN - Traditional Vietnamese products and items from 50 other countries were put on display at the Prague international festival 2023 which was held in the Czech Republic on November 12 to raise funds for charitable activities.
Lao national arrested for smuggling 1,000 drug pills into Vietnam
VOV.VN - Border guards of Thanh Hoa province, central Vietnam, confirmed on November 13 that they had arrested a Lao national for transporting a huge quantity of synthetic drugs into Vietnam.
Strong cold grips northern Vietnam, heavy rain spreads across localities
VOV.VN - A cold air wave, the strongest since winter 2023, hit northern border provinces of Vietnam on November 12 evening and is impacting other localities in the northern and central regions on November 13.