Hà Tĩnh: 1,705 households inundated by heavy rain

Prolonged and intense rainfall has left 1,705 households inundated in southern areas of Hà Tĩnh, prompting large-scale evacuations, reservoir discharge operations and emergency inspections by central and local authorities.

Mekong Delta shrimp farming adapts to climate change

The National Agricultural Extension Centre and Cà Mau Province Department of Agriculture and Environment held a forum titled “Applying technological advances to sustainable brackish-water shrimp farming in adaptation to climate change in the Mekong Delta” on Tuesday (October 29).

Green transport, buildings key to Việt Nam’s sustainable growth

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Văn Sinh said the green transition in transport and construction is not only an inevitable global trend but also a strategic direction for Việt Nam’s economic restructuring toward green growth, low emissions and sustainable development.

Việt Nam, UK step up education collaboration

The agreement was reached at a meeting between Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Nguyễn Kim Sơn and Minister of State (Minister for Skills) in the UK Department for Education Jacqui Smith, held as part of the official visit to the European country by Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation.

Ancient town begins post-flood cleaning

Local residents in the Old Quarter of the ancient town began cleaning houses and clearing garbage and sludge piling up in streets, shops and houses in the Old Quarter and suburban villages and destinations on the Hoài River banks as floodwater was receding from last evening

Stronger penalties planned to reduce food safety violations

Under the proposal, vendors could face fines of VNĐ1,000,000 (US$38) to VNĐ2,000,000 ($76) for failing to meet basic requirements, such as providing proper equipment for displaying food, keeping food covered to prevent dust and pests, or using gloves when handling cooked or ready-to-eat food.

Healthcare professionals discuss innovation to enhance medical quality

More than 350 local and international healthcare professionals gathered at a science and technology conference in HCM City on Friday (October 31) to share expertise and update the latest research and innovations in medical science and digital transformation to improve healthcare quality.

Marking four decades of poverty reduction

The UN and World Bank recognised Việt Nam as one of the few countries maintaining sustainable poverty reduction amid global economic crises, pandemics, and climate change.

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