Up to three storms to hit Việt Nam by year-end

Between six and eight storms are forecast to hit the East Sea over the rest of the year, with two or three of them directly affecting Việt Nam, especially the central region, according to the National Centre for Hydrometeorogical Forecasting.

Rural areas aim to reduce development pollution

Big changes have been recorded in socio-economic development in the Vietnamese countryside. One of the leading factors for change is the rapid modernisation of the country’s primary industry - and the rural areas themselves.

Smart phone app launched for nature reserve protection

The Biodiversity Conservation Centre of GreenViet, an NGO in Đà Nẵng, will launch a warning application for smart phone users to alert of violations against animals and vegetation in the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve.

Korean Coast Guard visits Đà Nẵng

A Korean Coast Guard ship with 189 crew members arrived at the central city’s Tiên Sa Port yesterday to begin its three-day friendly visit to the city.

Việt Nam, Laos build friendship

High-ranking leaders of Việt Nam and Laos have agreed to give top priority to developing and lifting the two countries’ relationship to a new height in a practical and effective manner, President Trần Đại Quang has said.

VN land use efficiency remains low

Land use efficiency in cities in Việt Nam remains low due to delayed projects, unused houses and improper land use planning, experts confirmed in August.

Postgraduate programmes’ quality in doubt

No undergraduates enrolled in a university in Nam Định Province in the 2017 admission season, the same as last year, but the school is still operating thanks to its postgraduate programme.

HCM City trials digital signboards at bus stops

Digital signboards displaying bus numbers, arrival time and remaining distance were installed on a trial basis at two HCM City bus stops on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street and An Dương Vương Street on Thursday.

HCMC spends $49m on fire department

In the last two years HCM City has spent over VNĐ1.1 trillion (US$49 million) to build new facilities and acquire modern technologies and equipment for firefighting.

 

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