World Bank suggests drought response measures

At a workshop yesterday in Hà Nội, a representative from the World Bank (WB) said Việt Nam should have a comprehensive and strategic assessment of the problem. It should fine-tune plans on using water resources.

New regulation aims to develop pay TV market

Television and radio stations in the country are no longer allowed to partner to produce news and political programmes, according to a new governmental regulation that took effect yesterday.

Police asked to probe traffic accident

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the northern Hòa Bình Province Police to find out the cause of an accident that killed three people in Mai Châu District.

IT conference opens in Đà Nẵng

The Vietnamese government is actively implementing the Programme of Action to promote the application and development of information technology to meet the requirements of sustainable development and international integration.

World Bank reports on digital growth

While the Internet, mobile phones and other digital technologies are spreading rapidly throughout the developing world, the anticipated digital dividends of higher growth, more jobs, and better public services have fallen short of expectation.

VN’s youth struggle to find employment

Vietnamese youth are struggling to find jobs. Some have found jobs but their incomes are not high, according to Nguyễn Đắc Vinh, Politburo member, First Secretary of Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMYU).

Memorial service for soldiers killed protecting Gạc Ma Is.

A memorial service for 64 Vietnamese soldiers who fought to protect Gạc Ma Island, part of the Trường Sa (Spartly) Archipelago, from Chinese invaders on March 14, 1988 was held yesterday in the central Đà Nẵng City by the Liaison Committee for Marine Engineer Officers.

Fire destroys S Korean store

A fire yesterday (March13) morning destroyed a 4,000sq.m store of the Dorco Living Vina Co Ltd in Đình Dù Commune, Văn Lâm District, in the northern province of Hưng Yên.

Deputy PM greets executive vice president of Toyota Motor Corp

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hailed the sound relations between Việt Nam and Japan in the fields of economics, culture and politics in recent years, during a reception for Executive Vice President of the Toyota Motor Corporation, Nobuyori Kodaira

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