Society

Between 2026 and 2030, Hà Nội aims for a mix of electric buses (50 per cent_ and buses powered by cleaner burning fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) (50 per cent). The estimated financial investment for this transition is VNĐ43 trillion (US$1.79 billion). By 2030, a …

Despite Việt Nam’s steady economic growth in the first half, the job market has not shown signs of recovery, according to an update released by payroll, recruitment and HR outsourcing agency Adecco Vietnam. A job fair held by the Centre for Youth Employment Services in HCM City on May 10. …

Farmers in Kiên Giang Province have been earning high incomes from intercropping pineapple, coconut and betel palm in the same orchard, a model that has proven well adapted to climate change. An orchard with pineapple, coconut and betel palm intercropped in Kiên Giang Province’s Châu Thành District. — VNA/VNS Photo …

K (Cancer) Hospital and AstraZeneca Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a focus on promoting research and development and improving cancer treatment quality in Việt Nam. The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Lê Văn Quảng, Director of K Hospitaland Mr. Atul Tandon, General Director of AstraZeneca Vietnam. — …

A conference was held on July 5 giving crafts men and women the opportunity to discuss their concerns and address future challenges. By Trinh Nguyễn HÀ NỘI — Conical hats, toy figurines, lacquerware and embroidery, are just a few of the many unique and traditional crafts made in and around …

Establishing quality standards for Vietnamese ginseng and its products is essential to ensure that the Vietnamese medicinal herb meets international regulations and can compete with other types in the market. Workers from Ngọc Linh Kon Tum Ginseng Joint Stock Company (unseen) are harvesting ginseng seedlings at the nursery for planting. …

Hà Nội’s craft villages are preserving traditional cultural beauty through their products. A recent conference gave craft producers and artisans an opportunity to have a direct conversation with the leaders of the city to address challenges in preserving and developing the ancient arts of Hà Nội. Hà Nội’s craft villages …

A fine of between VNĐ30 million to VNĐ50 million ($1,967) is proposed for forcing a spouse to have sexual intercourse against his or her will. A billboard capaigning against domestic violence in Việt Nam. The Ministry of Public Security is drafting a law to crack down on domestic violence. — Photo …

The HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) has inaugurated a friendship pine garden at Suối Tiên Theme Park in HCM City’s District 9 to celebrate its upcoming 35th anniversary of establishment (July 29). A friendship pine garden is inaugurated at HCM City District 9’s Suối Tiên Theme Park on …

Tây Ninh Province is taking measures to help its farmers adopt technology. Caption: A custard apple orchard that has adopted high-tech farming in Tây Ninh Province’s Tân Châu District. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt TÂY NINH — The southeastern province of Tây Ninh is taking measures to help its farmers …