Society - Vietnam News | Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports

Education ministry reveals plan to develop elite universities

Government approves five-day break proposal

The reassignment will clear the way for a prolonged break running from Saturday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 1, for public employees.

FINE Finnish Kindergarten inaugurated

The curriculum is designed to ensure that young children have a balanced experience in various areas, such as language and storytelling.

Deputy PM urges coastal urban development and maritime infrastructure investment

The conference focuses on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy for Việt Nam's maritime economy by 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Government prioritises returning money recovered from Vạn Thịnh Phát scandal to bond victims totaling $1.24b

Authorities have assured the public any money and assets recovered from the Vạn Thịnh Phát-SCB scandal will be returned to the rightful owners, particularly the bondholders who were deceived into purchasing bonds through a private lender.

Tunnel ceiling collapse disrupted railway route between Khánh Hòa and Phú Yên

By the time of the briefing, about 120 cubic metres of fallen rocks have been removed from the tunnel.

HCM City says needs standards for charging stations

HCM City needs to have planning and clear standards for electric charging stations, according to its Department of Transport.

NZ embassy sponsors water playground for kids with developmental disabilities

Tân Bình District Support Centre for Inclusive Education has received a therapeutic water playground designed for children with learning disabilities sponsored by the New Zealand embassy in Việt Nam and other donors.

Alert on Apple ID verification is misinformation: cybersecurity centre

Cybersecurity experts said that no attack linked to the ‘Apple ID verification’ has been reported and recommend users to fact-check before sharing information.

Cambodian dengue child patient treated in Vietnamese hospital

Doctors at Children’s Hospital 2 in HCM City have saved a 4-year-old Cambodian girl from serious dengue, the hospital announced on Thursday.

Việt Nam promotes overseas employment opportunities

In 2024, MoLISA sets its sights on dispatching 125,000 workers overseas under contracts, with a keen focus on established markets like Japan, Taiwan (China) and South Korea.

Female scientist dedicated to marine toxin research

As a Vietnamese pioneer in researching marine toxins – a challenging research area – she initially faced many difficulties in approaching and developing research methods.

Ministries to strengthen inspection on occupational safety and hygiene

Statistics from the Department of Labour Safety under the MoLISA show that last year, the number of labour accidents, people with occupational diseases and serious incidents was still high and worrying.

Multiple students admitted to hospitals due to toxic gas from whoopee cushions

Students bought these toys from small shops in front of the school and brought them into their classrooms, according to initial investigation following the incidents.

Bình Dương toils to prevent saltwater intrusion up rivers

Bình Dương Province is taking measures to cope with saltwater intrusion up the Sài Gòn and Đồng Nai rivers, reduced water flows from Trị An and Dầu Tiếng lakes into these rivers and prolonged hot weather.

MoT announces plans to upgrade expressways

The Ministry of Transport focuses on giving priority to funding the enhancement of dual-lane expressways to improve operational efficiency and ensure traffic safety.

More than 10,000 cases of hand-foot-mouth disease nationwide

To date, there have been no recorded deaths due to the disease. The cases are mainly in preschool education facilities, with over 90 per cent of infections among children under 5 years old.

Việt Nam puts religious freedom high on its agenda: official

As of late 2023, 38 religious organisations have been recognised and thousands of religious congregations have been registered.

HCM City to provide better care for elderly, orphans

The HCM City People's Committee has issued a plan to implement specific policies to take care of the elderly, orphans and people in difficult circumstances.

Series of bridges across Red River started this year

The plan clearly defines the goal of developing Hà Nội with the main, symbolic landscape axis along the Red River.

Đà Nẵng seeks cooperation with French partners

Đà Nẵng will support and create favourable conditions for foreign businesses and investors, including French ones, to invest, live and work in the city.