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Long delayed Đà Nẵng University project begins

Blast in Vĩnh Phúc Province injures seven

All of the injured have been taken to Vĩnh Phúc Provincial General Hospital for treatment.

Việt Nam Summer Camp 2024 inspires patriotism among young OVs: official

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Hằng, who is also Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, said that nearly 120 young OVs are scheduled to join activities honouring their ancestors, commemorating heroes and martyrs, and visiting Heroic Mothers.

Kiên Giang actively tackles measles outbreak

The measles epidemic is basically under control in Kiên Giang Province, said Trần Thế Vinh, Director of the provincial Centre for Disease Control.

Urgent need to improve young labourers’ skills

There are many concerns that vocational education is not keeping pace with the changing needs of the work place, since it is vocational training which has the strongest and most direct ties to the labour market.

International symposium promotes sustainability

Local and international scholars and experts in technology and design are discussing technology and design solutions to enhance resilience in communities at the Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 international scientific conference that opened in HCM City on Monday.

Dilapidated houses disappear as National Programme takes hold

This year, Thượng Thôn's government aims to build 50 new houses and renovate another 60.

Labour market development crucial in the southeastern region

Strengthening labour strategies, forecasting efforts and creating favourable conditions in the workforce chain are all ways that socio-economic development can be boosted in the southeastern region.

HCM City considers supplementary measles vaccinations for children

Facing a high risk of a measles outbreak, HCM City’s Health Department plans to give supplementary measles vaccination to more than 500,000 children aged one to five years in the city.

Former youth volunteers hailed as source of national pride

There have been over 650,000 former youth volunteers joining the past struggle for national independence and the current national development.

Two Vietnamese climbers rescued in Japan’s Mount Biei

Japanese police and firefighters said that they received a distress signal from two Vietnamese women, both in their 30s, at 6pm on July 14 (local time). The women, who were stuck on the 2,052m-high Mount Biei, said that they were "exhausted and unable to keep going".

Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu farmers grow more cacao trees

More farmers in Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province’s Châu Đức District have switched to growing cacao because of its high demand and stable income.

Preparedness for flash floods, landslides, urban flooding: MARD

Localities have been urged to ready themselves for any incoming storms, checking out drainage systems for obstructions and clearing water channels to reduce the possibility of urban flooding.

MSD Animal Health completes acquisition of Elanco’s aqua business

MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co. Inc. in Rahway, N.J., USA, has recently completed the acquisition of Elanco Animal Health Inc's aqua business.

Đắk Nông durian farmers reap bountiful harvests thanks to sustainable practices

Đắk Nông Province durian farmers enjoy bountiful harvests and improved prices thanks to the sustainable farming practices initiated by Bayer in collaboration with the local agricultural extension centre (PAEC) and the Plant Protection Department (PPD).

The clock is ticking

A new pilot programme has begun in HCM City removing traffic light counters at some busy intersections. Some believe this will stop people jumping lights and may even ease congestion. But what do you think? Will this simple solution have the desired effect? Comment below.

One killed in landslide in Central Highlands province

Lâm Đồng has been witnessing prolonged rains due to a recent tropical depression.

Gov't urges strict implementation of measures to prevent and control African swine fever amid spread

Since the beginning of this year, the country has reported more than 660 outbreaks of African swine fever across 44 provinces and cities, resulting in the culling of over 42,400 pigs.