Doctor treats leprosy patients’ pain
Last year was the first year that the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology implemented a free-of-charge surgery programme for 30 disabled leprosy patients in northern provinces.
Conference promoting mariculture to take place next month
The conference with the theme "Mariculture for a Green Source of life for Future Generations" organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the People's Committee of Quảng Ninh Province and Nông Nghiệp Việt Nam (Việt Nam’s Agriculture) Newspaper, expects to welcome 300-350 Vietnamese and international participants.
PM calls to boost anti-tuberculosis efforts
The alarming annual death toll from TB stands at approximately 13,000 people. A significant number of TB cases within the community remain undetected, presenting a formidable challenge to public health.
Young people play critical role in Việt Nam's digital transformation: PM
The Prime Minister stressed that young people must be pioneers in increasing social digital literacy and capacity, recommending policies related to digital transformation and digitalisation, applying technology in administrative reforms, as well as in development research and innovation.
Empower Youth4Food Campaign launched in Việt Nam
The Empower Youth4Food Campaign (EY4F) has recently been launched in Hà Nội with the objective of reshaping young people's perspectives on agriculture and fostering their engagement in building sustainable food systems.
Việt Nam-proposed resolution on International Day of Play approved
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Monday passed a draft resolution proposed by Việt Nam designating June 11 as International Day of Play.
Deputy PM orders unified standards and completion of investment plan for high-speed rail lines
Highlighting the necessity of high-speed rail development for an industrialised, modernised country, Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà emphasised its role in reducing logistics costs, enhancing economic competitiveness and contributing to green transformation.
Former 'Shark Tank' investor arrested for fraud
Nguyễn Ngọc Thủy, better known as 'Shark' Thủy, was one of the investors who appeared on the TV show 'Shark Tank Việt Nam', where young entrepreneurs and start-ups came looking for money. He is chairman of the board of directors of Apax English Joint Stock Company.
Public hospitals seek solutions to remove "bottlenecks" in drugs and medical supplies
Representatives of public hospitals said that it is necessary to soon complete a guiding policy to implement the revised Bidding Law, effective from January 1, 2024.
National telecom group's AI platform logs over one billion authentication requests
The VNPT eKYC system processes an average of 600,000 requests per day, with over a million requests handled on peak days.
Vietnamese blood donors save life of UK patient
The man has a rare blood type of O Rh(-) with just one in 1,000 Vietnamese people having a match.
Artist turns glass waste into art
Thanh uses the beads to create works of art, necklaces, keychains and wind chimes. Sometimes, he lays the pieces at the bottom of the fish tanks for decoration.
HoREA proposes additional preferential policies for social housing projects
The HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA) believes that in addition to focusing on removing procedural obstacles, the city proposes that the Government need to supplement or increase preferential policies for social housing investors.
Forest rangers strive to prevent forest fire
The Bù Gia Mập National Park has many areas adjacent to residential areas, rubber and cashew fields. Raising local people's awareness is always of concern to the park's leaders. During the dry season, the park management board continuously warns residents to be very careful when using fire to clear fields.
Woman starts her business with bougainvillea flowers
With passion, creativity and a desire to prosper from local resources, Phương decided to start her own business by growing giấy (bougainvillea) flowers at the age of 40.
A special centre for special needs children
In the 2023-2024 academic year, Khánh Hòa Rehabilitation and Education Centre for Children with Disabilities admitted 145 students, of which 101 have intellectual disabilities and 44 have hearing or speaking impairments.
Ministry eyes $340m proposal to upgrade national highways in Mekong Delta
The Ministry of Transport has proposed the upgrade and renovation of three degraded national highways in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta region with a total investment of nearly VNĐ9.3 trillion (US$340 million).
Breakthrough visa policies needed to boost tourism: insiders
Experts have described the visa policies as a tool to sharpen the competitiveness of the domestic tourism industry. Thanks to them, Việt Nam has become friendlier in the eyes of foreign holidaymakers.
Seventh Adobe design skills world championship opens
The Việt Nam round of the seventh Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) World Championship 2024 kicked off in Hà Nội on March 24.
UK launches social media campaign on illegal migration in Việt Nam
The campaign will use adverts on Facebook and YouTube to target people in the south-east Asian country who may be considering making illegal journeys to the UK.
