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Hà Nội turns to AI and data to tackle traffic congestion

Việt Nam takes action to reduce plastic waste

Recently, there has been intense focus on how to reduce plastic waste globally. Việt Nam News reporter Bồ Xuân Hiệp speaks with Kristin Hughes, director of the Global Plastic Action Partnership, about solutions that are needed in Việt Nam, which is a disproportionately high contributor of plastic pollution into the oceans.

Kiên Giang protects marine resources

Kiên Giang Province should breed aquatic species and animals, or grow other crops, in areas affected by drought and saltwater intrusion, Nguyễn Xuân Cường, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has said.

Ministry plans major overhaul of Law on Health Examination and Treatment

The Ministry of Health is set to amend the Law on Health Examination and Treatment, including provisions on issue of certificates for medical practice.

Hà Nội students win big for their inventions

Hà Nội’s secondary school students grabbed gold medals for their two inventions at the World Invention Creativity Olympic (WICO) in South Korea, the Vietnam News Agency has reported.

Heavy showers to cool northern region

Heavy showers with rainfall of up to 70mm per hour is expected to cool the country's northern region, especially the northern mountainous provinces, between Monday night and Wednesday.

Chinese-run online gambling ring worth $435m busted in Hải Phòng

The Ministry of Public Security has busted a major gambling ring involving 400 Chinese nationals in Our City urban area on Phạm Văn Đồng Street, Dương Kinh District in the northeastern city of Hải Phòng.

Lâm Đồng pine forest poisoned

Nearly 6,500sq.m of 30-year-old pine forest in Lộc Ngãi Commune, Bảo Lâm District, the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng has been poisoned, the Vietnam News Agency has reported.

Trade union urged to revamp operations

Because the core function of the trade union is to represent, take care of and protect the rights and interests of labourers, union organisations must work with agencies to promptly handle issues that impact employees, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Organic lotus tea start-up focuses on quality first

Lê Sơn Hải decided to go with a clean farming model to develop an organic lotus tea brand.

Hà Nội opens cooling shelters for outdoor workers

The cooling shelters are located in a community house in the areas where outdoor workers and vendors usually work.

Dreaming of clean vegetables

The founders of the start-up Green Farm have developed a vegetable growing machine that takes up less than a square metre of space and can automatically water and fertilise vegetables.

Major gambling ring busted in Hải Phòng

The Ministry of Public Security and Hải Phòng City police raided an urban area on Saturday and busted an illegal gambling ring operated by foreigners.

Drug Administration tells provinces, cities to stock up on dengue drugs

The Drug Administration of Việt Nam has called on province and city health departments around the country to ensure they stock enough dengue fever medicines.

VNU-HCM fund receives $15.6m sponsorship commitment from corporates

Companies pledged more than VNĐ362 billion (US$15.6 million), including VNĐ165 billion in writing, to the Việt Nam National Unviersity-Hồ Chí Minh City’s Development Fund at a ceremony held to mark its 10th anniversary on July 26.

Conference highlights industry 4.0’s key role in English teaching

Globalisation is driving multinationals across the world to review and innovate their production methods based on industry 4.0, experts said.

Hà Nội to invest $11.4 million on OCOP programme

The city has 7,200 products suitable for six OCOP groups including food products, souvenirs and home decorations, and textile and garment products.

HCM City installs more traffic surveillance cameras

Ninety more traffic surveillance cameras and security cameras in HCM City districts will be connected to the Traffic Surveillance and Control Centre, according to the city’s Department of Transport.

Leaders pay tribute to martyrs, President Hồ Chí Minh

Current and former leaders of the Party, State, National Assembly, Government and the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee offered flowers and incense at the Martyrs’ Monument in Hà Nội on July 26 ahead of the 72nd Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27).