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HCM City honours fallen soldiers with solemn musical tribute

Start-ups make significant contributions to agriculture

Nguyễn Ngọc Hương of HCM City’s Củ Chi District and her collaborators have jointly set up a start-up to produce freeze-dried powders from vegetables and leaves.

Techfest connects Vietnamese start-ups with international resources

Before the main event from December 4-6 in Hạ Long City, Quảng Ninh Province, Techfest 2019 has brought Vietnamese start-ups overseas to attend international start-up events in the US, Singapore and South Korea.

Start-up enterprises need more incentives

Techfest 2019 in Hạ Long City from December 4-6 is expected to attract more than 5,500 people, 300 start-ups and 250 investors, and to help raise awareness of innovative ideas and promote the start-up spirit.

National Action Month against HIV/AIDS launched in HCM City

The 2019 National Action Month against HIV/AIDS was launched on Saturday at a ceremony held by the HCM City Department of Health to raise awareness of the disease and improve prevention, testing and treatment.

Typhoon Kammuri heading to East Sea

Typhoon Kammuri, with winds of up to 165km per hour at its eye, is heading to the East Sea.

Goat breeding brings high incomes to farmers in Bến Tre

Breeding goats has helped many farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre escape poverty and have a stable income as the animal is easy to breed and does not require large investment.

Programme boosts ties among Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian farmers

National Assembly Deputy Chairman Phùng Quốc Hiển met on Monday with heads of Lao and Cambodian farmers’ delegations who are taking part in an exchange programme in the Central Highlands Province of Lâm Đồng.

Young scientists discuss sustainable development in ASEAN

With the theme 'Science, technology and renewal for sustainable ASEAN community', the conference is part of preparations for activities for young intellectuals next year when Việt Nam is ASEAN Chairman.

HCM City has new plan to eliminate homelessness, begging on streets

Though HCM City has tried to take care of beggars and the homeless for years, many people continue to beg for money, saying they have had goods or cash stolen, or need to find their lost relatives, among other explanations.

City considers new vocational-training direction for rural workers

The programme on vocational training for workers in rural areas should be modified amid changes caused by rapid urbanisation, the HCM City's Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has said.

HCM City targets 8.5 per cent of GRDP in 2020

HCM City has set a target of achieving a growth rate of 8.5 per cent for Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) next year, with total private investment accounting for 35 per cent of GRDP.

Đắk Lắk introduces economic potential to Australian investors

The Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk held a seminar in Sydney on Wednesday to introduce its strengths and potential to Australian businesses.

Việt Nam Red Cross launches writing contest on volunteer activities

The Việt Nam Red Cross (VNRC) today launched a writing contest on volunteer activities, named ‘I volunteer’, as part of its activities to celebrate the International Day of Volunteers (December 5).

Quảng Nam to close Bồng Miêu gold mine

The central province of Quảng Nam will allocate VNĐ12.6 billion (US$547,800) from the provincial budget to close the Bồng Miêu gold mine.

Outstanding scientific projects given awards

A total of 279 projects by outstanding students nationwide received awards on Sunday.

Congress discusses best treatment practices for hepatological diseases

Ninety scientific reports on recent advancements in treating diseases of the liver, pancreas and other related organs were presented at the 15th national congress of the Việt Nam Association for the Study of Hepatological Diseases that closed in HCM City last Saturday (Nov 30).