Decree to facilitate science, technology activities

In 2023, Việt Nam's spending on science and technology accounted for 0.82% of the State budget’s total expenditures, including 0.23% on investment and 0.58% on regular expenditures. The rate declined from 1.01% in 2022 and 1.18% in 2017, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Satisfaction of administrative services improves

Vietnamese citizens had greater satisfaction with the administrative services provided by State agencies last year, according to the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) 2023 announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on Wednesday.

Đà Nẵng teams up with CityNet for urban development

Leaders of the central coastal city of Đà Nẵng discussed cooperation measures with Jeong-kee Kim, visiting Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat of CityNet, the regional network of local authorities for the management of human settlements.

Heated tobacco to be regulated as tobacco products

National Assembly delegate Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, who also participated in passing the Law on Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Tobacco 2012, commented that the law clearly defines tobacco and related products, including electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Mechanisms needed to help people with disabilities access technology

Digital transformation has made significant strides in many areas, contributing to promoting the rights and integration of persons with disabilities. However, there is a need for mechanisms and policies to create conditions for persons with disabilities to become familiar with technology at an earlier age.

Remains believed to be of US MIA repatriated

The remains were found as the result of the 154th joint field activity which lasted from February to April 2024. Vietnamese forensic specialists examined the remains and determined that they might belong to US MIAs from the war in Việt Nam .

Indiscriminate spitting in public must be stopped

Dr Hồ Quốc Khải, head of the respiratory intensive care unit at the Respiratory Department of Gia Định People's Hospital in HCM City, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that spitting indiscriminately in public places can spread respiratory tract infections such as tuberculosis.

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