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Deputy PM asks for highest education quality, safety for students

Deputy PM asks for highest education quality, safety for students

Ca Mau Airport to reopen on November 29 after year-long upgrade

Ca Mau Airport to reopen on November 29 after year-long upgrade

Vietnamese students place confidence in Vietnam-China cooperation

Vietnamese students place confidence in Vietnam-China cooperation

Deputy PM suggests studying long-term development of hospital ship model

Deputy PM suggests studying long-term development of hospital ship model

VNA cooperates with Mexican Labour Party to publish book on top leader's articles and addresses

VNA cooperates with Mexican Labour Party to publish book on top leader's articles and addresses

Inside Phu Quoc’s APEC landmarks: Features ‘never seen before’

Administrative reform shifts focus to practical results

Over 50 international scientists attend 45th symposium on physics in collision

Vietnamese students in Australia promote innovation, knowledge links

Accessible travel website for the disabled launched

Accessible travel website for the disabled launched

A tourism portal dedicated to people with disabilities (PWDs) was launched by the Hanoi Disabled People Association on November 22.

First river bus in HCM City to be operational on November 25

First river bus in HCM City to be operational on November 25

The first-ever river bus route in Ho Chi Minh City will be put into operation on November 25 with the hope of easing road traffic loads.

First Vietnam university opens int’l cooperation office in Japan

First Vietnam university opens int’l cooperation office in Japan

The Hanoi-based Foreign Trade University (FTU) inaugurated an office for international cooperation in Japan on November 14, the first of its kind set up by a Vietnamese university in the northeast Asian country.

US helps Vietnam respond to impacts of storm Damrey, future diasters

US helps Vietnam respond to impacts of storm Damrey, future diasters

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink announced over 1 million USD in emergency assistance and long-term disaster risk reduction support to Vietnam to respond to the impacts of Typhoon Damrey and future disasters on behalf of the US Government.

APEC 2017: 760 volunteers deployed to support APEC guests

APEC 2017: 760 volunteers deployed to support APEC guests

Nearly 760 English-speaking volunteers have been deployed to support foreign guests to the APEC Economic Leaders' Week, which runs in central Da Nang city between November 6 and 11.

Workshop talks Vietnam-US ties in IT application in agriculture

Workshop talks Vietnam-US ties in IT application in agriculture

A workshop talking Vietnam-US cooperation in information technology (IT) application in agriculture took place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20.

Vietnam-USA Society seeks to enhance people-to-people links

Vietnam-USA Society seeks to enhance people-to-people links

The Vietnam-USA Society (VUS) organized a seminar in Hanoi on October 17 to discuss measures for its efficient operation to contribute to boosting the friendship of the two people.

Logo competition launched to mark Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties

The Australian embassy in Vietnam and the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts launched a logo design competition in Hanoi on October 10 to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties.

World focus on the Mekong

World focus on the Mekong

More than 500 local and international delegates met in Can Tho today (September 26) to discuss measures to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient development of the Mekong Delta.

New helpline for child protection, 111, to be launched

New helpline for child protection, 111, to be launched

The new emergency telephone number for child protection, 111, is expected to become operational in December.

RoK’s naval ships visit Da Nang city

RoK’s naval ships visit Da Nang city

Two naval ships from the Republic of Korea (RoK) carrying 633 officers and sailors arrived in the Tien Sa port on September 18 to start a four-day official visit to the central city of Da Nang.

Vietnam, Cambodia news agencies eye tightened connections

Vietnam, Cambodia news agencies eye tightened connections

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Cambodia’s news agency Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) discussed measures to elevate bilateral cooperation during talks in Hanoi on September 12.

Tra Vinh shares climate change-adapted livelihoods models

Tra Vinh shares climate change-adapted livelihoods models

The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh introduced its standout agricultural production models adapting to climate change carried out under the “Adaptation in the Mekong Delta” (AMD) project at a conference held in the locality on September 8.

20 million Vietnamese students embark on new academic year

20 million Vietnamese students embark on new academic year

Close to 20 million pupils and students took part in ceremonies held at schools at all levels across Vietnam on September 5 to ring in the 2017 – 2018 academic year.

Ninth Vietnam-India friendship festival opens in Indian city

Ninth Vietnam-India friendship festival opens in Indian city

The ninth Vietnam-India People's Friendship Festival kicked off in Chandigarh city, Punjab state of India, on September 3.

Foreign workers can apply work permits online from October

Foreign workers can apply work permits online from October

Foreign workers in Vietnam can apply for work permits online from October 2, according to a circular recently issued by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).

Seminar discusses sustainable, climate change-adaptable agriculture

Seminar discusses sustainable, climate change-adaptable agriculture

A seminar on building a farm produce manufacturing and consuming system adaptable to climate change took place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 18.

APEC Food Security Week kicks off in Can Tho

APEC Food Security Week kicks off in Can Tho

The APEC 2017 Food Security Week and a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Enhancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Response to Climate Change kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 18.

Designs chosen for APEC Year 2017 postage stamps

Designs chosen for APEC Year 2017 postage stamps

The lotus flower and Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in the central city of Da Nang have been chosen as designs for postage stamps celebrating the APEC Year 2017 in Vietnam.

Vietnam-RoK student exchange programme begins

Vietnam-RoK student exchange programme begins

Students from Daegu, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City are taking part in an exchange programme at the university’s campus in Thu Duc district.