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UNICEF vows to support Vietnam in response to Typhoon NoruUNICEF Vietnam expressed its concern over children and families vulnerable to Typhoon Noru, saying it stands ready to support the Government of Vietnam in responding to the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in 20 years, according to a recent statement.
Can Tho joins WWF’s global campaign for green growthA seminar took place in Can Tho on September 19 to launch the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)'s 'We Love Cities' campaign in the Mekong Delta city for a greener future.
Dong Thap combines bamboo conservation with ecotourismRealising the values of bamboo, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has been working to conserve bamboo varieties in combination with ecotourism development over the past years, head a seminar on September 20.
Can Tho meeting marks 60 years of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic tiesA meeting was held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 4 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Vietnam – Laos diplomatic ties, the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam – Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, and the Vietnam – Laos Year of Solidarity and Friendship 2022.
PM requests stronger COVID-19 control measures amid complicated pandemic developmentsPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a dispatch ordering intensifying COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
Vietnam records high COVID-19 vaccination coverageVietnam has launched large scale COVID-19 vaccination drives. As of August 4, more than 247 million doses had been administered, making Vietnam into the list of countries with high vaccination coverage in the world.
Toll collection company extends free ETC tag attachment until August 5The VETC Electronic Toll Collection Co., Ltd (VETC) has announced that it extends a free programme to attach electronic toll collection (ETC) tags for vehicles until August 5 with various forms.
Information transparency helps to promote corporate image: reportInformation transparency should receive more attention to raise growth values for businesses, said Vietnam Report.
Nine face punishment for spreading false information about Vingroup ChairmanThe Ministry of Public Security is investigating nine people in seven cities and provinces for spreading rumors saying Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup, a private conglomerate, had been banned from travelling abroad.
PM stresses significance of preventing COVID-19 re-emergeAlthough the COVID-19 has been put under good control inside the country, it is necessary to focus on preventing the pandemic from re-emerging as no persons, localities or countries are safe when others are struggling against COVID-19, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 5 stated.
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam surge 6.8 fold in first half of 2022Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit 602,000 in the first half of 2022, surging 6.8 fold compared to the same period last year.
National Press Awards honour great contribution of journalists: PMThe 16th National Press Awards 2021 were presented at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 21, the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day.
Ministry of Health proposes V2K message in COVID-19 prevention and controlThe Ministry of Health proposed the V2K message (vaccines, face masks and disinfection) in COVID-19 prevention and control. However, the previous 5K message could return if a new COVID-19 variant breaks out affecting public health. So far, the Health Ministry has proposed the suspension of health declaration and removed restrictions on crowds and distance.
USAID accelerates efforts to end AIDS in VietnamThe US Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partner PATH celebrated the completion of the eight-year USAID/PATH Healthy Markets project on June 14. It launched the new five-year USAID/PATH STEPS project.
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam surge in five months of 2022Foreign arrivals to Vietnam surged in the first five months of this year.
Many activities to mark 55 years of Viet Nam - Cambodia diplomatic relations(Can Tho) - According to the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organizations (CUFO), many commemorative activities are planned to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Cambodia (June 24, 1967 - June 24, 2022).
Month of Action for Children launchedA Month of Action for Children was launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 31 in the present of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnamese scientists successfully restore expired satelliteScientists of the Space Technology Institute under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and other Vietnamese experts have successfully restored the system control servers and enabled VNREDSat-1, Vietnam’s first remote sensing satellite, to take pictures again from April 4, according to the academy.
Mekong River Delta moves toward prosperity, sustainabilityThe Mekong River Delta in southern Vietnam is a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages surrounded by rice paddies.