NA concerned over security risks as Gov't mulls visa exemption for foreigners Lawmakers today asked for more careful consideration of the draft amended law on exit and entry of foreigners, which would exempt visa for those who stay a duration of less than 30 days in a coastal economic zone.

Central Highlands farmers adapt to climate change

Intercropping and advanced farming techniques used in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) provinces are helping farmers adapt to the effects of climate change, including unusually heavy rains, whirlwinds and prolonged droughts.

British security officials play down cyber attack on Labour British security officials said on Tuesday that an attempted cyber attack on the main opposition Labour Party during general election campaigning had failed.

Việt Nam looks to tackle child drowning

Drowning is the leading cause of death for those under the age of 19, killing more than 3,000 children and adolescents annually.

First national forum on professional skills to be launched A national forum on professional skills, the first of its kind in Việt Nam, will be officially launched on Saturday.

Long An Province seeks to expand use of advanced techniques to grow dragon fruit

The use of advanced farming techniques to grow dragon fruit in Long An Province, the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta’s largest producer, has been expanded in the province to ensure steady incomes for farmers.

Đồng Nai to assist people affected by Long Thành Airport construction

Authorities in the southern province of Đồng Nai plan to establish hi-tech agricultural co-operatives to create jobs for those over the age of 40 who are affected by the construction of  Long Thành International Airport.

Blockchain technology vital in building smart city

HCM City plans to develop a regulatory framework and policies associated with blockchain technology to minimise potential risks in building a smart city, a top city official has said.

​​​​​​​Vietnam Market to open in Malaysia next year The first Vietnam Market in Malaysia is expected to open in March 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, creating more opportunity to boost exports of Vietnamese products.

Organic farms fuel sustainable development

Born in Điện Bàn Town, Quảng Nam Province, 37-year-old Dương Hiển Tú has developed the area's first organic ecological agriculture system and a sustainable farming model over the past seven years to create the An Phú organic farm brand.