ASEAN leaders issue declaration on enhancing early action in disaster management

The Hạ Long Declaration underscored the commitment of ASEAN ministers to enhance the implementation of early action in disaster management within ASEAN, with a special focus on the three main pillars: risk information, forecasting, and early warning systems; planning, operation, and implementation; and the promotion of pre-allocated financial resources.

Việt Nam, Japan foster educational cooperation

The Vietnamese education expressed his hope that the two sides will foster collaboration in higher education, with more Vietnamese students to study in Japan, especially through scholarship programmes granted by the Japanese Government and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

Recruitment demand on the rise in Vietnam

Businesses are bouncing back with factories expanding and increased hiring on the horizon. From the recovery journey to a surge in operations, the tide is turning positive. However, experts advise vigilance and monitoring market shifts for long-term stability.

Special class for mature students

A unique class is now available for mature students, aged 40 to 60, offering them the opportunity to learn fundamental literacy skills for the very first time. Due to the success of this approach, additional classes are being introduced to improve the cultural literacy of ethnic minority communities residing in Điện Biên.

Yên Bái rare earth mine under investigation

Lao Động (Labour) newspaper reported that at the end of 2019, local residents repeatedly raised concerns about the strong chemical odours from the mine that was affecting the community.

Traffic safety must be ensured: Minister of Transport

Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Thắng, who is also deputy chairman of the National Council for Traffic Safety, said that traffic safety has seen positive data during recent years, thanks to the efforts of the Government as well as local authorities.

Monkey business

In the past few years, the number of red-shanked douc langurs has increased in Sơn Trà Archipelago in Đà Nẵng thanks to various measures by agencies. They’ve even built bridges to help them cross the road safely! The animal has been considered symbolic of the ‘worth-living’ central coastal city.

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