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Promoting cultural identity in Europe: "Vietnamese Tet in me" contest
The competition is open to all expatriate Vietnamese and offers prizes totalling up to €12,000.
20:08, 2025/01/31
Thousands flock to Van Mieu for calligraphy tradition
Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, one of Hanoi's most important cultural landmarks, attracts thousands of visitors each Tet.
19:56, 2025/01/31
National Assembly promotes inclusive social assistance for all: UNFPA
Vietnam has made remarkable strides in developing a comprehensive, life-cycle, and gender-transformative social protection system.
18:38, 2025/01/30
Urenco strives for a cleaner environment in Hanoi
Innovation in garbage collection vehicles is an important step in ensuring environmental sanitation, contributing to building a civilized, clean and beautiful urban area in a sustainable direction.
15:39, 2018/12/18
Vietnam opens channel to collect citizens’ feedback on corruption
In addition to direct calls, Vietnamese can text and email to the Government Inspectorate.
10:35, 2018/12/18
South Korean firms show CSR toward Vietnam
Ambassador of South Korea to Vietnam Kim Do-hyon urged Korean companies to ramp up their CSR efforts to contribute to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
10:00, 2018/12/18
South Korean envoy congratulates Vietnam over football win
Vietnam defeated Malaysia 1-0 last weekend and 3-2 on aggregate to crown champions of AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 for the first time since winning ts first cup in 2008.
00:11, 2018/12/16
Vietnam beat Malaysia to win AFF Cup after decade wait
The victory has been predicted by regional sports commentators thanks to the team’s strengths that are formed by firm defense and counter attacks.
16:38, 2018/12/15
JICA intensifies support for Vietnamese trafficked survivors
JICA will help Vietnamese agencies equip necessary facilities of the call centers, strengthen the capacity of the counselors.
18:15, 2018/12/14
JICA President Award given to entities and individual making contributions to Vietnam
The annual JICA President Award was first launched in 1975 to honor individuals and organizations which make significant contributions to socio-economic development and personnel training in developing countries through international cooperation.
11:29, 2018/12/13
Vietnam secures ADB’s US$80 million loan to build up health professionals
Vietnam faces a shortage of skilled health professionals, including an estimated 43,250 doctors, 249,416 nurses, and 22,199 pharmacists by 2030.
11:24, 2018/12/12
ADB pours US$78 million to boost Vietnam's labor force in remote regions
Though having enjoyed sustained economic growth in recent years, Vietnam is currently facing a shortage of skilled labor.
17:56, 2018/12/10
ADB provides US$100 million to improve healthcare in Vietnam’s disadvantaged areas
Vietnam’s remarkable economic growth in the last three decades has helped it reduce poverty rate to 2.0% in 2016 from 52.9% in 1992. But the success is uneven across the nation.
20:35, 2018/12/08
Waste-to-energy plant with Chinese investment inaugurated in Can Tho city
The waste-to-energy plant is the first project in Can Tho city to introduce advanced technology to treat domestic waste, create new energy sources, reduce pollution and improve living environment.
16:07, 2018/12/07
Denmark nourishes love for nature among Vietnam children
The entries that reflect the environment through the eyes of primary school pupils and their different ways to protect the planet have impressed Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen.
12:02, 2018/12/07
Vietnam, Singapore to enhance cooperation in crime prevention
Vietnam and Singapore maintain a strategic partnership, and the two countries are expanding cooperation in all fields.
16:20, 2018/12/06
Police arrest figures accused of illegally appropriating money in Hanoi market
The men who belong to the market’s unloading team charged the traders dozen times higher than the rates listed by the market management board.
15:59, 2018/12/06
Nearly one third of female journalists and students in Vietnam suffer from sexual abuse
Vietnam’s Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has taken many steps to ensure social welfare, protect human rights, particularly of women, and promote gender equality.
13:32, 2018/12/06
Vietnam launches hotline against crooked cops amid corruption crackdown
The hotline (0692342593) will accept complaints about corruption in the entire police force rather than only traffic police before.
11:59, 2018/12/06
Vietjet Air’s CEO joins Forbes 100 most powerful women
Thao is the only representative of Vietnam honored in the list, ranking 44th, up 11 places compared to the last year with net worth of US$2.6 billion.
22:17, 2018/12/05
Vietnam and the Netherlands exchange experience in security and climate change
An inter-ministerial delegation of Vietnam, comprising of representatives from the Ministries of Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Technology, and Finance delivered the country’s cooperation plans and strategies on climate change response in the time ahead.
22:03, 2018/12/05
Le Diep Kieu Trang steps down as CEO of Facebook​ Vietnam
Le Diep Kieu Trang intends to spend more time with her family as she explore and figure out what her next venture will be.
15:43, 2018/12/01
Vietnam police officers jailed in multi-million dollar gambling case
Phan Van Vinh and Nguyen Thanh Hoa should be heavily punished due to their violations of the state’s regulations and not-guilty pleas, according to the court.
10:53, 2018/12/01
Vietnam launches national program for pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV
This is one step closer to the goal of HIV elimination by 2030.
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