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Sustainable fashion presents promising niche market for textile manufacturers
Vietnam has set an ambitious target of earning US$48 billion in export revenue for the textile and garment industry this year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) - and industry insiders hope that sustainable fashion will help the sector achieve its goal.
Largest kylin-lion-dragon dance performance sets new Vietnamese record
VOV.VN - As many as 108 teams who put on a kylin-lion-dragon dance performance in the southern province of Binh Duong in early spring have been recognised for holding the largest event of its kind in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings).
Vietnam’s organ transplantation achievements and donor shortage concerns
VOV.VN - The year 2024 marked remarkable advancements in Vietnam’s organ transplantation sector, both in terms of technical expertise and the number of registered donors and successful transplants.
Brain-dead organ donor helps save four people
More than 200 health professionals from the University Medical Centre Ho Chi Minh City (UMC) successfully performed organ procurement and transplantation from a brain-dead donor for four recipients on January 25.
Vietnamese tourists to Japan hit all-time high last year
VOV.VN - The number of Vietnamese visitors to Japan in 2024 reached a new record of 621,100, up 8.2% compared to the previous year and up 25.5% from 2019, the time before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
Vegetable, flower, fruit industry needs strong changes to thrive
Vietnam's vegetable, flower and fruit industry needs strong changes from production to trade promotion to increase value and develop brand, heard a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8.
Widespread smog blankets Ho Chi Minh City as air quality deteriorates
VOV.VN - On January 7 morning, Ho Chi Minh City was enveloped in thick smog, with air quality levels rated as “very unhealthy.” Fine dust concentrations significantly exceeded the safety limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Food poisoning kills 21 people in 11 months
VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a total of 131 cases of food poisoning during the 11-month period, resulting in 4,796 affected people and 21 deaths, according to the latest report released by the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in organ transplants
Vietnam has emerged as Southeast Asia's leader in organ transplantation, performing over 1,000 procedures annually, but it faces significant challenges in brain-dead donor donations, according to a health official.
NA bodies to be streamlined, organization restructuring to be completed in March
VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) will streamline its organizational structure to make its operations more efficient and effective, with the restructuring scheme to be completed by March 2025 at the latest, according to parliamentary leaders.