Vietnam faces a growing problem with electronic waste (e-waste), according to a study by the Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Centre of Science-Technology and Environment.

VOV.VN - During the past three months of the year, Italy continued to be Vietnam's largest iron and steel import market, with the country’s export turnover approximating US$299 million, marking increases in both volume and value over the same period from last year.

VOV.VN -A total of 10 wind turbine towers with a capacity of 10MW produced by CS Wind Vietnam factory will be exported to the Republic of Korea (RoK) in late April in order to serve the Jeonnam 1 wind power project (99MW), according to a representative of the factory based in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province's Phu My industrial park.

The Vietnam Paralympic Committee is striving to attract 1.5 million out of more than 7 million persons with disabilities (PwDs) nationwide to participate in sports and physical activities by 2030.

Policymakers and insiders gathered at a forum themed Vietnam Tourism – Green Transition for Sustainable Development held in Hanoi on April 12 as part of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2024 to discuss measures to promote a green transition in the smokeless industry and encourage the engagement of all parties to turn tourism into a green and circular economic sector.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam on April 12 received Chairman of the South Australia-Vietnam Business Council Francis Wong, who underscored the state's keen interest in the Vietnamese market.

A number of activities were held as part of the eighth Vietnam – China border defence friendship exchange in China’s Yunnan province on April 12.

VOV.VN - A Korean Culture Road Festival 2024 organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam is set to be held from April 13 to April 14 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The national U23 football team has been recognised as the youngest squad competing at the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Asian Cup finals which will run from April 15 to May 3 in Qatar.

Vietnam needs to take advantage of opportunities to overcome difficulties and keep up with global trends; and create good, better quality foundations in terms of institutions, infrastructure and human resources for breakthrough development, according to an economist.