Vietnam and Indonesia ramp up tourism co-operation
VOV.VN - Vietnam and Indonesia launched two tourism connectivity programmes in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on February 27 and February 28, aimed at stepping up tourism links.
Vietnam ranks second in Southeast Asia in PISA rankings
VOV.VN - The nation was placed second in Southeast Asia in the latest ranking of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), according to the Ministry of Education and Training on February 28.
New cold spell to hit northern region in early March
VOV.VN - A new cold spell is forecast to hit the northern region from March 1 before then affecting the central region, with temperatures plunging at night and in the early morning, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Hanoi to organise women’s festival for peace, development
The women’s festival for peace and development will open in Hanoi's Hai Ba Trung district on March 2.
Vietnam plans various activities in response to Earth Hour 2024
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade has sent a document to People's Committees in various cities and provinces nationwide and to Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on implementing activities to respond to the Earth Hour Campaign 2024.
Training course sheds light on emission trading system, carbon market
An ongoing training course on the emission trading system (ETS) and carbon market has gathered 145 participants from relevant state agencies, organisations, and enterprises, making the first capacity-building activity in Vietnam with participation from both public and private sectors.
Draft procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration announced
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the identification law on July 1 this year.
92% of labourers return to work after Tet
As of February 15, the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, about 92% of businesses and labourers had resumed operations and returned to work after the Tet holiday, heard a press conference held by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) on February 26.
Hanoians struggle as cold air hits northern region
VOV.VN - Cold air accompanied by light rain has hit the northern region over recent days, with Hanoians struggling during their daily commutes as temperatures drop to as low as 13 degrees Celsius.
Vietnamese doctor wins APAO blindness prevention award
VOV.VN - Vietnamese doctor Nguyen Thanh Triet, director of Binh Dinh Hospital of Ophthalmology, has been honoured with the 2024 Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Award.