WB approves nearly US$130 million to help Nghe An improve livability
The World Bank Board of Directors on July 31 approved a project worth US$129.6 million to strengthen flood resilience and improve sanitation, transport, and public space infrastructure in Nghe An province's Vinh city - a political, economic, and cultural centre of the north-central coastal region.
Vietnam Summit in Japan 2023 to be held in October
The Vietnam Summit in Japan 2023 gathering experts in all fields from the two countries is set to be held on October 15 in Tokyo, as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
Japan is largest recipient of Vietnamese guestworkers
VOV.VN - Japan recruited more than 41,000 Vietnamese workers during the past seven months, making up the largest recipient of Vietnamese guestworkers in the reviewed period, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
Vietnam hands over remains of MIA serviceman to US
VOV.VN - A ceremony was held at Da Nang International Airport on July 29 to repatriate the remains thought to be associated with a US service member missing in action (MIA) during the war in Vietnam.
Workshop seeks to reduce plastic bag use at supermarkets
A workshop has been held in Hanoi, aiming to share results and experiences in reducing the use of plastic bags at supermarkets and retailers.
Biggest blood donation campaign collects over 115,000 units
The 2023 Red Journey blood donation campaign has collected more than 115,000 units after two months, according to Director of the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Nguyen Ha Thanh.
Floods and heavy rain kill five in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Heavy rain over the past few days flooded parts of southern and central regions of Vietnam, killing at least five people and damaging hundreds of local houses.
Trainees to benefit from new programme for chances to work in Australia
The Ho Chi Minh City Vocational Education Association has said a kitchen training programme provided by DSS Education & Immigration and Australian MD College will help Vietnamese trainees and workers improve their skills, thus getting opportunities to study and work in Australia.
Vietnam acts strongly to minimize plastic waste
VOV.VN - Environmental pollution from waste, especially plastic waste, is becoming increasingly urgent, seriously threatening the economy and human life, requiring strong global action.
Citizen protection measures adopted following incident in Cambodia
A clash occurred in Phnom Penh on July 29, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old Vietnamese citizen, reported the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia.