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Việt Nam moves to adapt to rapid population ageing, expand silver economy

Ninh Thuận to save hundreds of hectares of drought-affected crops

Due to prolonged drought, reservoirs do not have enough water to irrigate hundreds of hectares of crops in Ninh Thuận Province.

UNESCO report on technology in education launched

The 2023 Southeast Asia Report – Technology in Education was launched in Hanoi on May 24 by UNESCO and the Vietnam National Institute of Educational Sciences in partnership with the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) and the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Team based in UNESCO.

Fatal fire tragedy

A massive fire broke out in a three-storey house down an alley in Cầu Giấy District, Hà Nội, on May 24, leaving 14 dead and three others injured.

Two suspects indicted for murder and dispose of a woman's body in suitcase

Võ Thành Long, 20, is accused of murdering a girl and stealing her belongings, while his friend Vũ Thành Huy helped him dispose of the body in a suitcase.

Nghệ An reburies martyrs' remains repatriated from Laos

The remains were found in the Lao provinces of Xaysomboun, Xiangkhouang and Vientiane by a repatriation team of the provincial Military Command during the 2023-2024 dry season.

Renewables company’s tax dues prevent chairman from travelling abroad

The chairman of major hydroelectricity and renewable energy producer Trung Nam Group has been prohibited from leaving the country until the company pays its tax debts of VNĐ21 billion (US$840,000).

PM orders investigation into fire that killed 14 in Hà Nội

The fire broke out just before 1am at a rented building in a narrow alleyway on Trung Kính Street.

Job changes not benefit young people without strategic thinking

Young workers born between 1997 and 2004 are seen by many experts as being creative, adaptable and technological savvy. But they also encounter a lot of prejudices and are sometimes considered impatient, having big egos and lacking discipline.

Vesak Week in HCM City

Vesak Week from May 15 to 22 was a significant event for Buddhists in HCM City to celebrate the birth, enlightenment and passing of the holiness Buddha. Numerous rituals and activities were organised to commemorate this holy week.

HCM City Oncology Hospital's new branch overrun within a year of opening

Thousands of cancer patients are awaiting check-ups and treatment at the branch of the HCM City Oncology Hospital in Thủ Đức City, causing a persistent overload at the largest oncology hospital in the south.

Fire kills 14, injures 3 in Hà Nội’s Cầu Giấy District

Firefighters rushed to the scene but because of the location of the property, about 200m from Trung Kính Street, trucks were enable to get close and hoses had to be pulled into the alley to extinguish the blaze.

Deputy minister requires strict handling of violations of vessel monitoring system regulations

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phùng Đức Tiến emphasised the management of the fishing fleet, traceability, and strict administrative punishment for violations of regulations on the vessel monitoring system (VMS).

Việt Nam, Finland discuss ways to boost labour cooperation

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Lê Tấn Dũng held a working session with Finnish Ambassador to Việt Nam Keijo Norvanto in Hà Nội, during which they discussed measures to promote cooperation in vocational education and sending Vietnamese workers to Finland.

Chí Thạnh Railway Tunnel expected to reopen in the next three days following landslide incident

Construction forces must remain on-site around the clock to quickly address the landslide.

HCM City contest seeks innovative solutions for public administration

HCM City’s Department of Science and Technology on May 23 launched the Sài Gòn Govtech Challenge contest to find innovative solutions to improving the management of the government sector.

Korea-Việt Nam Mine Action for Peace Villages project started

The project is being managed by the Việt Nam National Mine Action Centre and funded with more than US$14 million from the Korean Government's non-refundable ODA.

Police issues search warrant for Bamboo Airlines' former CEO for alleged crimes

The police issued a search warrant for Thắng on May 22 and called on various agencies to assist in the manhunt.

Gia Lai reburies soldiers' remains found in Cambodia

The remains were found and repatriated by Team K52 of the Gia Lai Military Command during the 2023-24 dry season, with support from the authorities and people of the Cambodian provinces of Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, and Preah Vihear.

Digitalisation helps increase efficiency in crop management

With the rapid development of digital technology, transformation of the agriculture sector in general and farming in particular is possible. Lê Thanh Tùng, said deputy director of the Department of Crop Production (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development).