Việt Nam News

The 2024 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report, launched on November 6, paints a picture of long-term progress, but also persistent disparity and widespread disruption, foreseeing a turbulent development landscape and urgently calling for new directions to boost human development. Vietnam News Agency discusses the report with Philip Schellekens, UNDP Chief Economist for Asia Pacific for further details.

There are currently 376 investment overseas Vietnamese projects with a total registered capital of US$1.7 billion, along with capital contributions to thousands of enterprises in Việt Nam.

Stopping the demand for dog and cat meat for healthcare purposes in Việt Nam was the main discussion of a workshop in Hà Nam Province on November 10.

ADNEC Group and Emirates News Agency (WAM) have confirmed the return of the popular Media Future Labs at this year's Global Media Congress (GMC)

Speaking at a press conference held in Hà Nội on November 9 on the occasion of World AIDS Day (December 1) and National Action Month for HIV/AIDS Prevetion and Control 2023, Võ Hải Sơn, deputy head of Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC) under the Ministry of Health, said seminars, running events, music galas and drawing contests will be organised during the month to raise people’s awareness on the disease.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will participate in the second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC), held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates from 14th – 16th November, 2023, with a special stall.

As the world pushes sustainable development goals, environmental, social and governance factors, or ESG, are becoming increasingly important in business operations. Government and corporate representatives gathered at an event held by Việt Nam News on Thursday to discuss ESG practices and recommendations for Việt Nam.

Vietnamese and foreign medical professionals compared notes on comprehensive treatments at the 4th International Congress for Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Deformity that opened in HCM City on Wednesday.

A group of students at the University of Technology and Education - University of Đà Nẵng is working on an innovative project aimed at using a device to detect and manage pipeline leaks.

The season has exposed several issues and hurdles that must be addressed to ensure the sustainable cultivation of durian in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk.

The Ministry of Health has reported that from early July 2023 to the present, Việt Nam has consistently recorded cases of monkeypox (Mpox), with approximately 63 per cent of these cases involving individuals infected with HIV.

The electric car is currently being used to serve educational and transportation needs at Nam Cần Thơ University.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has proposed to add HCM City’s planned Cần Giờ international container transshipment port project to a master plan for developing Việt Nam's seaport system by 2030.

Regarding implementation, the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment is responsible for announcing the areas of sinking dredged material in the sea under the management of Quảng Trị Province.

The province aims to effectively deploy cooperation in areas of mutual interest, bringing practical and sustainable benefits to both sides, contributing to the realisation of socio-economic development goals of Bắc Giang province and also building the image of the province among international friends.

Regarding the orientation for attracting foreign investment, Hà Nội prioritises investments in several sectors that promise the highest added value in the near future, such as agriculture, tourism, education, and healthcare.

The Pioneer the Possible University Tour, organised in collaboration by the Swedish Embassy and leading Swedish companies, focuses on innovation and sustainability through meaningful discussions regarding crucial issues among students and businesses.

In the post-2030 period, the Rạch Giá Coastal Economic Zone will be established as a multi-sector economic zone.