Việt Nam Peacekeeping Forces at the UNISFA Mission contributed to boat repairs for the people of Mijak village. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — As part of the vibrant celebrations for the 79th anniversary of the Việt Nam People’s Army (December 22) and the 34th anniversary of the National Defence …
Read More »Experts highlight potential of youth at dialogue on migration
Young people join an art performance at the dialogue. — Photo courtesy of the IOM HÀ NỘI Representatives discussed the impact of globalisation and migration on youth during a dialogue held on Monday in Hà Nội. The dialogue “Passport to Future: Creating Positive Change and Fostering Opportunities for Youth” was …
Read More »Housing support for poor households remains inadequate
Nông Hoàng Quỳnh’s household in Hạ Long, Cao Bằng province was supported with a new house in the campaign to eliminate temporary housing. — VNA/VNS Photo Chu Hiệu HÀ NỘI — According to some National Assembly deputies, the disbursement of housing funds is alarmingly low, and several regions find …
Read More »National programme helps reduce poverty
Giàng Thị Chợ, a resident in Ea Uôl Hamlet of Đắk Lắk Province is working in her acacia garden which is set up by a loan from the National Target Programme for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – The National Target Programme for …
Read More »Việt Nam aims at sustainable future for transport sector infrastructure
The seminar in Hà Nội on Monday. This is part of a series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Việt Nam – Japan relations, as well as the upgrade of ties between the two countries. VNS Photo Anh Đức HÀ NỘI Việt Nam is looking to shift toward green …
Read More »Mekong Delta strengthening education in ethnic group areas
Khmer students study at the Phú Tâm High School in Châu Thành District, Sóc Trăng Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Phi HÀ NỘI — Education in ethnic minority areas in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta has brought about positive changes in the past years, according to the Government’s Committee for …
Read More »Homestay owners preserve cultural heritage through tourism
By Lê Việt Dũng HÀ NỘI — In the mountainous commune of Hang Kia, Mai Châu District, Hòa Bình Province, Sùng Y Múa is working tirelessly to turn her homestay into a living museum of Mông culture. She was once a midwife whose job was to help Mông women with home births (it …
Read More »Unilever builds a sustainable future through circular economic project
A view of Unilever Vietnam factory in Cu Chi, HCM City. — Photo courtesy of Unilever Vietnam HCM CITY — Unilever is taking proactive steps towards building a sustainable future through its Circular Economy project. By considering plastic as a resource rather than waste, Unilever is aligning itself with …
Read More »Passionate teacher and farmers dedicated to innovating rice varieties
Dr Huỳnh Quang Tín (left) guides a farmer in selecting rice varieties. — Photos Huỳnh Phúc Hậu CẦN THƠ — Turning the rice fields into a classroom where students are farmers, Associate Professor and Dr Huỳnh Quang Tín from the Mekong Delta Development Research Institute, Cần Thơ University, has guided and …
Read More »Government Inspectorate to check responsibilities for public service in six ministries, three provinces
State employee give instruction to a citizen to complete administrative procedures. — VNA/VNS Photo Quốc Khánh HÀ NỘI — The Government Inspectorate will check State employees’ responsibilities for public service in six ministries, three provinces and cities in the coming time. They will conduct inspection at the ministries of Planning and Investment; …
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