Society

A view of Bình Dương Province’s administrative centre. — VNA/VNS Photo BÌNH DƯƠNG — The southern province of Bình Dương has issued a socio-economic development plan, focusing on becoming a centrally-run city by 2030, alongside major centres of Hà Nội, HCM City, Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng, and Cần Thơ. Accordingly, …

A member of the An Phụ Ward Women’s Union in Kinh Môn Town, Hải Dương northern province, takes care of her two godchildren. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Tú HÀ NỘI — The Godmother Programme launched by the Việt Nam Women’s Union has received high appreciation from the people, attracting attention …

Residents try out the public bicycle service in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh HÀ NỘI — Public bicycles bring huge benefits, but businesses investing in the services face many difficulties and challenges in maintaining their work, say experts. Đỗ Bá Quân, Chairman of the Trí Nam Digital Transport …

  Việt Nam has many advantages to develop rural tourism. — VNS Photo By Tố Như Agricultural products play a vital role in constructing rural tourism products, while rural tourism, in turn, provides an environment for the development of agricultural products, said Phương Đình Anh, Deputy Head of the Central …

The intersection of Nguyễn Xiển – Khuất Duy Tiến in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội is told to collect tolls from vehicles entering the city from 2027, as one solution to develop a smart transportation system in the capital in the future. “Developing …

    Representatives of Thừa Thiên Huế Province and Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, agree to boost co-operation and friendship ties between two localities after completing a 10-year deal (2013-23). — Photo courtesy of Ngọc Hiếu  THỪA THIÊN-HUẾ — Kyoto Prefecture, Japan and the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế agreed to boost tourism promotion, …

Nha Trang beach, known for its crystal-clear water, is a popular tourist destination in Khánh Hòa Province. — VNS Photo Bồ Xuân Hiệp KHÁNH HÒA — Nearly 40 hotels in Nha Trang City in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa are facing strict penalties for violating construction regulations. The hotels, …

Nguyễn Thị Ái Nhung. — Photos courtesy of the prize council Three outstanding female scientists, honoured with the L’Oréal – UNESCO Science Awards for the Development of Women in Science 2023, speak to Việt Nam News reporter Thu Trang about their potential research projects in the fields of materials science …

Doctors give psychological counselling to a boy and his father at Hà Nội’s Bạch Mai Hospital. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Ngọc HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam needs to advance the field of social work, specialising in providing psychological support for children and adolescents. This involves strengthening psychological services, school counselling, …

National Assembly session approving the resolution piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies on investment of road transport works on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly (NA) passed on Tuesday afternoon a resolution piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies on investment of road …