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Overseas Vietnamese offer incense in tribute to Hùng Kings

Deputy PM: Planning key for Mekong Delta’s fast and sustainable development

The highest priority is to develop a modern and comprehensive infrastructure system, according to Deputy Prime Minister (PM) in a meeting with the Mekong Delta Coordinating Council for the 2021-2025 period on Wednesday.

Young people discuss climate change

As the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) continues in Glasgow, the United Kingdom, Việt Nam News reporters Vân Nguyễn, Minh Phương and Việt Dũng spoke to local people about their environmental concerns, expectations for the future, and what actions people can take to make Việt Nam more environmentally-friendly.

International project supports victims of human trafficking and modern slavery

A project on tackling modern slavery and human trafficking related to Vietnamese citizens has so far helped 355 potential victims with health, education, legal, psychological, and livelihood services.

HCM City sets up COVID-19 treatment facilities at IPs, EPZs

Three healthcare facilities for treatment of people with mild COVID-19 infections are being set up at industrial parks in HCM City, according to the HCM City Export Processing Zone and Industrial Park Authority (HEPZA).

Việt Nam reports 6,580 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday

An additional 6,580 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Viet Nam on Thursday, bringing the nationwide tally to 946,043.

Bắc Giang makes efforts to contain new outbreak

The authorities in the northern Bắc Giang Province have made strong efforts to contain the new clusters reported in late October.

Việt Nam reports 6,580 new cases on Thursday

Deputy health minister prosecuted over counterfeit drugs

The Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security has decided to prosecute Deputy Minister of Health Trương Quốc Cường for charge of “lacking responsibilities, causing serious consequences”.

Hà Nội promotes organic farming, cuts use of pesticides

More safe agricultural production areas, known as 'green zones' or 'pesticide-free zones' have appeared in Hà Nội’s suburban areas thanks to efforts made by the city’s agriculture sector in changing farming methods, protecting the ecosystem and creating safe products.

Hà Nội's biggest landfill resumes operations

Nam Sơn waste treatment complex resumed operations on Wednesday night after temporarily closing for two days due to technical problems.

Forum teaches journalists, communications officers gender-equality writing

Nearly 30 journalists and communications officers learnt about gender and gender equality and avoiding unintentional reinforcement of gender stereotypes in their media and communication products at a forum held in Hà Nội.

VN suggested to promote technology absorption, diffusion, human capital for sustained economic growth

Việt Nam is advised to promote technology absorption and diffusion, and enhance human capital to serve the sustained economic growth in the future.

Localities asked to be proactive as new COVID-19 clusters emerge

Deputy Minister of Health Trần Văn Thuấn on Wednesday asked localities across the country to remain proactive in dealing with new COVID-19 clusters.

Mekong Delta faces risk of COVID-19 outbreak

As the number of new COVID-19 community cases continues to increase, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is facing a risk of a large-scale outbreak.

6,192 new COVID-19 cases in Việt Nam on Wednesday

A total of 6,192 new cases were reported in Việt Nam on Wednesday, bringing the nationwide tally to 938,549 since the start of the pandemic.

Panamanian Embassy offers aid for disadvantaged children in Hà Nội

The Hà Nội Union of Friendship Organisations (HAUFO) and the Panamanian Embassy in Việt Nam held a programme on Wednesday to present warm clothes to disadvantaged children living in the Birla Children’s Village.

HCM City considers incentive policies for two-child families

With the lowest fertility rate in the country, HCM City is pursuing incentive policies for married couples to have at least two children, including support for social housing and payment of hospital fees to reduce child-raising costs.

Northernmost province striving to attract visitors in new normal

With great advantages and attractive tourism products, the northernmost province of Hà Giang has been striving to meet visitors’ changing demands when entering the new normal stage.

Hà Nội schools work to ensure academic honesty during online exams

Ensuring academic honest is a priority for primary and secondary schools in Hà Nội as they prepare for next weeks online midterm exams.

Health Ministry points out five weaknesses in COVID-19 prevention

The Ministry of Health has highlighted five shortcomings in the prevention and control of the fourth COVID-19 wave, including in medical facilities and preventive medicine.