President Võ Văn Thưởng and his spouse conduct the carp release ritual at HCM City’s Nhà Rồng Wharf on the day for “Ông Công, Ông Táo” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) on Friday. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY – President Võ Văn Thưởng and his spouse on Friday joined overseas Vietnamese …
Read More »Harnessing renewable energy for sustainable agriculture in Bạc Liêu
A solar-powered shrimp farming model implemented by Trịnh Văn Hoặc in Bình Điền Hamlet, Long Điền Tây Commune. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Liêm BẠC LIÊU — The use of renewable energy in agriculture is opening up new directions for the fisheries industry in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta provinces, …
Read More »ADB commits record climate finance of almost US$10 Billion in 2023
Climate adaptation financing is critical in Asia and the Pacific which is experiencing more extreme heat, droughts and heavy rains, but where investments in adaptation remain a fraction of what is required. Photo ADB HÀ NỘI — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed a record amount of climate finance in …
Read More »Vietnam Social Security and the French Healthcare Industry form strategic partnership
The signing ceremony between representatives from the Vietnam Social Security and French Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam. — Photo courtesy of the French Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has recently signed an MOU on strategic cooperation for the 2024 to …
Read More »Thick fog forces flight delays in Nội Bài
Nội Bài International Airport (NIA) is covered in fog. According to the NIA, the fog and low cloud cover limited visibility for pilots, making it unsafe for aircraft operations. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Flights in Nội Bài International Airport (NIA) in Hà Nội could not take off or …
Read More »Scientific farming techniques transform Trường Sa
Soldiers on Trường Sa Islands care for seedlings before planting them on the island. — VNA/VNS Photos Hồng Đạt TRƯỜNG SA ISLANDS — The application of science and technology in farming has brought vibrant greenery to trees and vegetable gardens, breathing new life into an environment where harsh weather conditions …
Read More »Việt Nam to complete maps of landslide risk zones by 2025
A landslide affected area near the Ô Quy Hồ Pass in the northern Lai Châu Province. — Photo vietnamplus.vn Việt Nam to complete maps of landslide risk zones by 2025 HÀ NỘI — Maps indicating landslide-prone areas in 37 mountainous and midland areas will be completed by 2025 under …
Read More »World Wetlands Day 2024 highlights link between human wellbeing and environmental health
A turtle at Côn Đảo National Park, Việt Nam’s first marine Ramsar site. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI Celebrated annually on February 2, World Wetlands Day 2024 takes on the theme of “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing” which highlights the interconnectedness between human welfare and environmental health of wetlands across the globe. …
Read More »Management board set up for West Lake in Hà Nội
Hồ Tây (West Lake) in Hà Nội at sunset. — VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hòa HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội has established a management board for Hồ Tây (West Lake), aiming for a more comprehensive, coherent and focused supervision over the area. Placed under the authority of Tây Hồ District People’s …
Read More »Việt Nam aims to welcome 18 million international guests in 2024
Tourists on cyclos visiting Hoàn Kiếm Lake in Hà Nội. The total revenue from tourism in 2024 is estimated to reach around VNĐ840 trillion (US$34.4 billion). VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tùng HÀ NỘI The Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) reports that in January 2024, …
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