Shortage of drugs and medical supplies to be solved in 2023: health minister

After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic stretching resources the healthcare service, 2023 might be a chance for recovery and a focus on other areas less prioritised in recent years.  Minister of Health Đào Hồng Lan speaks to the media about the challenges and solutions the healthcare sector faces in 2023.

Humanitarian mission in Turkey came from the hearts of Vietnamese soldiers

Major General Phạm Văn Tỵ, deputy director of the Department of Search and Rescue under the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA), who led the VPA rescue team in Turkey, spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the humanitarian mission and lessons learned. He is also deputy chief of the Office of the National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response, Search and Rescue.

Vietnamese coastal localities long-term methods of ending IUU fishing

Since the beginning of this year, the south-central province of Ninh Thuận has implemented stringent measures to educate local fishermen on legal regulations regarding IUU fishing prevention and control. This initiative aims to ensure the safety of fishermen during their operations at sea.

Co-operation to curb wildlife trade in Việt Nam

A series of action plans to combat the smuggling of wild animals and their products have been implemented such as improving regulations, raising public awareness, and strengthening law enforcement.

Red Spring Festival turns blood donation into regular, sustainable activity

Red Spring Festival, an annual blood donation campaign, has achieved remarkable results after 16 years of launching as it has collected tens of thousands of blood units, overcoming the shortage of blood after the Lunar New Year. Director of the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion’s National Blood Center Trần Ngọc Quế spoke with the online newspaper Lao động thủ đô (Capital City's Labourers) about this issue.

More measures needed to help domestic enterprises improve competitive advantages

The attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital into Hà Nội has contributed to the city’s economic development and social security. However, local enterprises find themselves grappling with intensified competition from foreign investors. Vice President and General Secretary of the Hà Nội Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (Hanoisme) Mạc Quốc Anh speaks with Chính phủ (The Government) online newspaper about the issue.

Developing a circular economy becomes new direction of the country: Expert

Associate Professor, Dr Nguyễn Thế Chinh, former director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment) spoke to Vietnam News Agency about the policies and laws to promote the development of the circular economy in Việt Nam.

Foreign sector works hard to improve service: official

Doãn Hoàng Minh, acting Director of the Department of Consular under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs talks to the media on the ministry’s guidance with domestic units and representative agencies abroad on improving improve consular work to meet people's needs

Việt Nam-Sri Lanka relations are strong and dynamic

Sri Lanka and Việt Nam established diplomatic relations on the 21st of July 1970, and Sri Lanka established its permanent resident Mission in Hà Nội on the 16th of January 2003, marking a significant step in the diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and Sri Lanka.

Ministry's policies to ensure enterprises are at centre of innovation system

'Putting enterprises at the centre' is an important policy orientation that has posed many challenges for the science and technology industry in recent years. On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Minister of Science and Technology Huỳnh Thành Đạt talks to Tin Tức Newspaper about some of the solutions that will help businesses play a pivotal role in building innovation incentives. 

A bright future for the Australia - Việt Nam partnership

This year, Australia Day falls during Tết, so it marks a special occasion in both countries’ calendars. On this special occasion, Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski shared his thoughts with Việt Nam News about Australia’s values, achievements of Australia-Việt Nam diplomatic relations in 2022 and prospects for 2023.

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