Nguyễn Đức Trung at the trial. On the afternoon of August 14, 2023, Trung kidnapped a child to threaten the family and demand ransom. — Photo vtc.vn HÀ NỘI — The Hà Nội People’s Court conducted a trial yesterday, sentencing Nguyễn Đức Trung, 31, former Captain of the Traffic Police …
Read More »Việt Nam welcomed 12.6 million foreign tourists, revenue hits $1.5b in 2023: Statistics Office
Foreign tourists on cyclo rides in the Old Quarter area of Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tùng HÀ NỘI — International arrivals to Việt Nam in December reached nearly 1.4 million people, an increase of 11.2 per cent compared to the previous month and a 93.9 per cent increase …
Read More »Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin aims for progress and innovation in 2023-2028 term
At the congress. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The 5th National Representative Congress of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin for the term 2023-2028 commenced in Hà Nội on Friday. The event witnessed the active participation of over 300 delegates and representatives, collectively representing the interests of …
Read More »New railways regulations for passenger in effect from January 1
Trains boarding at Hà Nội Railway Station. Passengers are now mandated to furnish valid personal documents or other officially recognised papers during ticket procurement and while boarding the train. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — In a bid to enhance passenger safety and streamline travel procedures, the Việt Nam Railways …
Read More »Vietnamese students rank 23rd globally in IELTS exam: annual report
Students inquiring about US college/universities at an education fair. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The average score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of Vietnamese people in 2022 ranked 23rd out of 40 countries organising the IELTS exam. The average score is 6.2 out of 9.0, the …
Read More »SHTP collaborates with Ansys to improve quality of semiconductor manpower
HCM City’s Sài Gòn Hi-Tech Park and US-based Ansys Software Pvt Ltd on December 28 signed a MoU to collaborate to foster electronic design expertise and advance the semiconductor industry in Việt Nam. — Photo courtesy of SHTP HCM CITY — HCM City’s Sài Gòn Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) and US-based …
Read More »Dozens of families still living without essential services years after relocation
Resettlement area in Bao Hamlet in Hòa Bình Province’s Đà Bắc District. — VNA/VNS Photo HÒA BÌNH — More than five years after moving to a resettlement area, the lives of people in Bao Hamlet of Hòa Bình Province’s Đà Bắc District are still full of difficulties, as the basic …
Read More »Environment protection fee proposed for emissions
Emissions from a fisheries factory by Cái Bé River, Kiên Giang province in 2021. VNA/VNS Photo Lê Sen HÀ NỘI In response to the evolving economic and social landscape in the country, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has announced measures to address the deteriorating air quality in major cities, industrial zones …
Read More »PM Chính asks transport sector to focus on infrastructure
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính delivers a speech at the teleconference to review the activities of 2023 and outlined the plans for 2024 for the transport sector on Thursday. VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked the transport sector to prioritise infrastructure investment, …
Read More »Rubbish classification – from policies to action
People participate in a waste collection and classification festival in Huế City. — VNA/VNS Photo Mai Huyền Trang HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is undergoing strong development with an increasingly rapid urbanisation rate, however, along with that is increasing population and increasing solid waste, putting great pressure on environmental protection. …
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