The OECD findings show that Vietnamese students achieved scores of 469 points in mathematics. HÀ NỘI — The recently unveiled Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reveal a decline in rankings for Vietnamese students when compared to the most recent assessment …
Read More »Việt Nam repatriates 1,000 stranded citizens, including foreigners, from Myanmar
Vietnamese citizens returning from Myanmar arriving at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội early Tuesday morning. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Six more charter flights were launched over the past couple of days to repatriate Vietnamese citizens from Myanmar, after the first three flights arrived safely in Hà …
Read More »Việt Nam successfully produces radioactive drugs used to diagnose cancers
The State-run Chợ Rẫy Hospital in HCM City announced it has successfully produced two new types of radioactive drugs used in the diagnosis and monitoring of prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumours. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — HCM City-based Chợ Rẫy Hospital, the leading medical facility in the south, said …
Read More »Unemployed labourers hesitate to take new jobs even amid long-term labour shortage
A production line at Pouyuen Việt Nam Ltd Company. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY Many unemployed labourers in HCM City and southern localities only want seasonal jobs, while businesses are looking for candidates who commit to work for a long time. After quitting her job in May after massive lay-offs …
Read More »Narrowing the gap between regions in building new-style rural areas
By Tố Như HÀ NỘI The disparity in results of building New-style rural areas between regions and provinces nationwide remains significant. Eliminating this gap is not an easy task. The criteria for the New-style rural areas at all levels for the 2021-2026 period were issued and implemented from 2022. However, …
Read More »HCM City aims for 7.5-8 per cent growth in 2024
Võ Văn Hoan, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, speaks at the 13th session of the 10th People’s Council on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — HCM City aims to achieve a growth rate of 7.5-8 per cent and attain 100 per cent of State budget revenue targets …
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HCM City seeks $3.6b to extend first metro line to Bình Dương, Đồng Nai provinces
A HCM City metro train at Bình Thái station in Thủ Đức city. The proposed metro line extension will reach Đồng Nai Province’s Biên Hòa city, spanning over 18km, and Bình Dương Province’s Bến Cát town, covering nearly 30km.— VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — HCM City will need over VNĐ86 …
Read More »Health experts propose adjusting age limit on organ donation law
Doctors at Chợ Rẫy Hospital observe a minute of silence before receiving organs from a donor. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Health experts have proposed adjusting regulations regarding the age limit for organ donation from brain-dead people to help save more lives. This recommendation was heard at a scientific …
Read More »Nearly 800 Vietnamese citizens assisted to return home from Myanmar
Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Myanmar at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội early Tuesday morning. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Điệp HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security said on December 6 that it has coordinated with relevant agencies to receive 780 …
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