Forum aims to promote Francophone education and innovation

The Francophone Education Forum is expected to gather nearly 120 delegates, including representatives from government agencies, education managers, departments of Education and Training from partner provinces, school boards, and French language teachers, along with representatives from Francophone education networks in Việt Nam, Cambodia, and Laos.

PM orders stronger disaster prevention, response efforts

Local authorities have been instructed to identify high-risk areas and potential disaster scenarios, strengthen preparedness and inspection efforts, and update disaster response plans to address severe storms, landslides, extreme flooding and historic inundation risks.

Restoring Hà Nội's iconic bridge

Hà Nội’s Long Bien Bridge will reopen soon after nearly two months of renovation. More than 80 workers have been racing against time in harsh summer weather conditions to repair damaged sections, reinforce ageing structure and ensure safety for pedestrians and vehicles while preserving the historic bridge’s enduring spirit.

Northern power firm urges energy saving as demand nears record highs

EVNNPC reported that peak demand (Pmax) across 17 northern provinces and cities under its management (excluding Hà Nội) remained elevated over the past weekend, reaching 18,666 MW on May 23 and 18,387 MW on May 24—significantly higher than the Pmax of 15,940 MW seen in May 2025.

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