Over 1,200 tonnes of seed to assist disaster-hit provinces

The Vietnamese Government has decided to distribute 1,200 tonnes of seeds for people in areas that were affected by natural disasters this year.

MicroDragon satellite set for 2019 lift-off

MicroDragon, a made-in-Việt Nam earth observation satellite, will be launched into space early next year.

More than 3,500 locals benefit from flood-resistant housing project

Twenty seven poor households in Quảng Bình, Quảng Nam and Hậu Giang are expected to receive funds to build flood-resistant houses, bringing the total to 700 families over the past five years thanks to donations from the community.

Asian cities look for sustainable development goal

As cities around the region grow in size and population, a seminar on investing in urban infrastructure has been held in the central city of Đà Nẵng.

Typhoon set to hit central VN

Fourteen provinces in the south-central and Central Highlands regions are urgently preparing after a tropical low-pressure system gained more strength and became the ninth typhoon to hit the East Sea this year at 2pm on Thursday.

PM highlights ASEAN commitments to strengthen ties with Japan

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has underlined ASEAN’s commitment to promoting and elevating its strategic partnership and comprehensive co-operation with Japan for peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

Banks key in country’s green growth strategy

The banking sector plays a key role in “green” investment, including directing credit flow into environmentally-friendly sectors and restricting flow into projects which might have negative impacts on the environment.

Delta improves locals’ ability to respond to natural disasters

As many as 300 people from 60 households living in disaster- and climate change-affected areas in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are benefiting from an organic vegetable model which is part of a two-year capacity-building project.

Deutsche Post DHL Group’s Disaster Response Team processes nearly 3,500 tonnes of cargo to ensure quick aid to Sulawesi survivors Deutsche Post DHL Group’s Disaster Response Team processes nearly 3,500 tonnes of cargo to ensure quick aid to Sulawesi survivors

Prudential donates $64,000 for relief in disaster-hit northern mountains

Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Ltd. has launched an emergency disaster relief package for children and families affected by floods and storms in the northern mountain provinces.