Students, enterprises work to reduce plastic waste in VN Nguyễn Thị Ngọc, a student at Hà Nội University of Science and Technology and a member of the Green Eye Group in the Youth for Environment Project, has proposed that customers should be allowed to take their used milk cartons or bottles and electronic devices to stores where they initially bought them and receive a discount for future purchases. 

New musical by singer-turned-director debuts

Singer Ánh Tuyết made her professional stage musical directorial debut with Trại Hoa Vàng (Yellow Flower Farm) last month in Hà Nội.  Ánh Tuyết performs in the Việt Nam Youth Theatre's sing and dance troupe.  Lao Động (Labour) newspaper reporter Nội Hà interviews her about her new work as a director. 

ASEAN appreciates Japan's role in regional co-operation High-ranking officials from ASEAN member countries spoke highly of Japan’s role in regional co-operation, making contributions to common peace, stability and prosperity at the 35th ASEAN-Japan Forum on Wednesday.

ASEM urged to intensify co-operation to promote women’s empowerment The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) should strengthen co-operation between Asia and Europe, and unify awareness to have co-ordinated policies to enhance women's empowerment to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and achieve post-pandemic economic recovery, said Tô Anh Dũng, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Việt Nam.

Samsung adds spark to Việt Nam’s electronic components industry

The success of Samsung in Việt Nam has lured a series of South Korean enterprises wishing to capitalise on rising demand for electronic components, an official said.

Việt Nam actively engages in UNHRC’s 45th regular session

A Vietnamese mission led by Ambassador Lê Thị Tuyết Mai, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, has actively participated in the 45th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) from September 14 to October 7.

ASEAN-RoK think tanks discuss opportunities of strategic partnership The Republic of Korea (RoK) plans to upgrade the new southern policy with ASEAN to the next level, said Dr Bok-Yeong Park, economic advisor to RoK President Moon Jae-in and chairman of the presidential committee on the new southern policy.

Over 1,000 young filmmakers enter 48 Hour Film Project

More than 1,000 young filmmakers representing 126 teams are taking part in the “48 Hour Film Project” contest that began on Friday in HCM City.

Việt Nam calls on stakeholders to work for Haiti’s future

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý voiced concern over challenges and instability in Haiti, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the nation

Citi's Partnership with UNDP Strengthens across Asia Citi's Partnership with UNDP Strengthens across Asia