Deutsche Post DHL Group and UNDP join hands for resilient local airports Deutsche Post DHL Group and UNDP join hands for resilient local airports

When promised land turns out to be tragedy

A phone call Nguyễn Đình Gia received on Saturday night ended his last hopes of ever seeing his son again.

Forum discusses new financial approach for disaster prevention and response Disaster prevention and response activities in Việt Nam have focused on preventative support and building safe communities with the application of new approaches using science and technology.

Prudence Foundation Expands "SAFE STEPS Road Safety" Programme into Africa Prudence Foundation Expands "SAFE STEPS Road Safety" Programme into Africa

Action plans for marine turtle conservation

Việt Nam had been committed to protecting endangered turtles and issuing action plans to boost biodiversity since it became signatory to the Indian Ocean-Southeast Asia (IOSEA) Marine Turtle Memorandum of Understanding in 2001

Australian programme to engage youth across Southeast Asia

The Youth Entrepreneurs and Leaders Speakers Series programme, part of an Australian public diplomacy programme, is being organised in Việt Nam from Oct 21 to 25 to enhance ties between ASEAN nations.

Two communes try to build ‘zero waste’ model, communities

The project will help residents in the two communes reduce the waste they release daily from 75 to 80 per cent.

Workshop to implement the law for prevention and control of alcohol related harms The law for prevention and control of alcohol related harm will help prevent and minimise the negative consequences of alcohol use and promote healthy lifestyles in Việt Nam, participants heard at a workshop on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

Italy allows migrants to disembark from rescue ship

The Italian authorities have given permission to 176 migrants aboard a rescue ship to disembark in the port of Taranto in the south of the country, the NGO SOS Mediterranee said on Monday.

Asian cities showcase solutions towards zero waste

As Asia’s waste problem grows, countries and organisations around the region are searching for solutions to manage the situation.