Rights of older persons, population issues key focus in Việt Nam
A new partnership between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Việt Nam and the Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) was signed on Thursday.
Localities warned of continued effects of storm Maon
Localities are required to conduct assessments in residential areas along water bodies and low-lying areas, which could be at risk of flash floods and landslides, and to stay ready to evacuate people if necessary.
Airlines asked to increase flights, minimise delays during National Day holiday
The Ministry of Transport has asked domestic airlines to increase flights during the four-day National Day holiday (September 1-4) to better meet passengers’ travelling demand.
HCM City to focus on improving traffic at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
HCM City has called for relevant authorities to focus more on improving traffic order at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport to curb the airport’s chaotic traffic conditions.
Nearly 4,300 deaths from traffic incidents in first eight months, up 8.76 per cent
Trần Hữu Minh, head of the committee’s office, said that 7,488 traffic accidents occurred in the period, injuring 4,957 people, year-on-year decreases of 2.47 per cent and 7.24 per cent, respectively.
Hà Nội pilots the ‘Fire Safety Group’ model in the Old Quarter
This pilot model has been introduced after many localities across the country carried out similar programmes since early August, following a spike in fires.
Six people awarded for helping people escape forced labour in Cambodia
Six people from the southern province of An Giang have been awarded Certificates of Merit for rescuing 40 Vietnamese nationals escaping from forced labour at a casino in Cambodia last week.
Seoul workshop seeks to improve support for Vietnamese labourers in RoK
The workshop, one among a series of the events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic relations, aimed to review the activities to bring Vietnamese workers to the RoK over the past 30 years
Storm Maon causes floods, falling trees across northern region
Trees fell in Hải Phòng and Quảng Ninh. Flooding was also recorded in multiple northern cities and provinces.
Vĩnh Long seeks to improve lives of ethnic minority people
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Vĩnh Long is taking measures to promote the potentials of ethnic minority areas to develop them comprehensively and sustainably.
3,346 new COVID cases recorded on August 25
Caution needed to avoid the 'easy work, high salary ' scam
Liên had to work from 13-16 hours per day, not including overtime. Her task was to befriend people on social networks and entice at least one customer a month to top up the app. Otherwise, she would be sold to another company.
Anti-State propagandist's nine-year prison sentence upheld by court
Trang plead not guilty at the first instance trial and filed an appeal.
HCM City severely lacking medical staff, especially nurses
The health sector, particularly public hospitals, is currently facing a severe shortage in human resources, especially nurses.
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Việt Nam witnesses improved mechanisation in agriculture
AGRITECHNICA ASIA Live 2022 is organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) from August 24 to 26 in the southern city of Cần Thơ.
Cà Mau seeks Government funds to solve sea dyke erosion
The Cà Mau Province People’s Committee has petitioned the Government to allocate VNĐ410 billion (US$17.6 million) to build and upgrade erosion prevention works along its western sea dyke, which has been eroded in many sections.
Hà Nội, Giáp Bát train stations to be relocated for urban railway line
The Yên Viên-Ngọc Hồi urban railway line project has a total investment of over VNĐ81.5 trillion (US$3.48 billion).
Kiên Giang, Cà Mau coordinate to combat IUU fishing
This move is expected to help develop responsible fisheries, and effectively and sustainably exploit aquatic resources on fishing grounds, towards having the European Commission's warnings against IUU fishing removed in the two localities.
IAA int’l driving permits not valid in Việt Nam: Police
Only International Driving Permit (IDP) is valid for use in Việt Nam, other types of international driver's license, including IAA license, are not valid for use in the country.
