Congress to set orientations for Buddhist activities in next tenure

On the eve of the 9th National Buddhist Congress, Most Venerable Thích Huệ Thông, Deputy Secretary-General and Chief of Office 2 of the Central Committee of the Việt Nam Buddhist Sangha talked to Vietnam News Agency about the event and the Sangha’s future activities.

Bidding mechanism for renewable energy

Energy expert Phan Công Tiên told Business Forum Magazine about bidding for renewable energy projects, particularly bidding procedures and its advantages.

Regulations on stabilisation fund must control inflation

Trần Văn Lâm, a member of the National Assembly Committee for Financial and Budgetary Affairs, speaks to the Việt Nam Financial Times about the necessity of price stabilisation fund regulations to control inflation and stabilise the macroeconomy.

UNICEF a partner for Việt Nam in protecting children

Like all countries, Việt Nam is still grappling with the far-reaching socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been significant impacts on almost all aspects of children’s lives. UNICEF's Executive Director Catherine Russell speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Ollie Arci about the current challenges facing children and what can be done to better protect them.

50 years of Friendship, Amity, and Cooperation

Today is a momentous occasion for Pakistan and Việt Nam as both the countries mark completion of 50 years of their diplomatic relations. During these 50 years, the relationship has evolved dynamically through a myriad of global and regional permutations.

Airport investment must goes in line with planning

The proposal of the people's committees of some provinces and cities on airport planning and investment is a very good signal, however, choosing an appropriate investment model and method is also a matter of caution.

How Asian Governments Can Reduce Physical and Commercial Water Losses

The loss of water in public infrastructure can create financial and social challenges for any government in the world. This critical issue requires a solution, and governments can learn from a promising approach that Infrastructure Asia and the World Bank Group have identified through our experiences with local governments in Việt Nam and Indonesia

OCOP exports have much potential

Nguyễn Minh Tiến, Director of the Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, speaks with Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như about opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural products to enter major markets in the world.

High-rise space management needs to go hand-in-hand with sustainable development

Nguyễn Xuân Anh - Deputy Head of Science Management Department, National Institute of Urban and Rural Planning (Ministry of Construction) clarifies the shortcomings in the development of high-rise buildings in the current urban core and explains proposals aimed at sustainable and effective exploitation of high-rise space in the urban area.

Improving agricultural value chain in the Mekong Delta

Cần Thơ University vice rector Dr Nguyễn Hiếu Trung, spoke to Việt Nam News about the factors that affect the agricultural chain in the Mekong Delta, and the direction to take in order mitigate these issues.

Natural disaster coping plans need new approach after recent flooding in Đà Nẵng

A historic and unprecedented downpour last week in Đà Nẵng inundated the entire city by up to 1.5m. Many said it was the worst flooding in 30 years that they had ever seen. Huỳnh Vạn Thắng, former deputy head of Đà Nẵng City’s Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention - Search and Rescue, said a rethink is necessary to adapt and prevent natural disasters with extreme weather.

Việt Nam working hard to ensure all human rights for all

With the message “Mutual Respect, Dialogue and Cooperation, Ensuring All Human Rights for All” for its three-year membership at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Việt Nam is sure to directly contribute to protecting and promoting human rights worldwide, one of the principle tasks of the UN.

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