Vietnam actively engages in UN Human Rights Council’s 44th session
A Vietnamese delegation, led by Ambassador le Thi Tuyet Mai – Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland – actively engaged in events during the three-week UN Human Rights Council’s 44th regular session that ...
Seminar discusses developing quality workforce
The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Asian Development Bank held a seminar in Hanoi on July 17, discussing the development of high-quality workforce for Vietnam’s sustainable development. Speaking at the event, Director of the project management board Nguyen Thi Hoai le said Vietnam ...
OP-ED: Ethnic minority traditions promoted in cultural industry development
As the Government continues to develop the country’s cultural industry, ethnic traditional values have been considered a valuable resource for building a diverse and unified Vietnamese identity.Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups which share various values but also boast their own unique cultural traditions. To take ...
Vietnam responds to calls for anti cyber security law by 17 US lawmakers
Vietnam claims that foreign companies need to comply with local law, after 17 US lawmakers have called on Facebook, Google for anti Law on Cyber Security.“The passage of the Law on Cyber Security is aimed at creating a safe and healthy cyberspace, protecting the legitimate ...
With more coal-fired thermopower plants, Mekong Delta faces higher risks
Many Mekong Delta provinces, including Bac Lieu, Long An and Tien Giang, are saying ‘no’ to coal-fired thermopower plants.According to Le Anh Tuan, deputy head of the Institute for Climate Change Studies, an arm of Can Tho University, if the plant uses the most advanced ...
Thanh Mai
Mekong Delta long-term future relying on renewables
The latest draft of the country’s Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) puts focus on renewable energy development – however, the Mekong Delta should see more attention in the development of renewables to protect its assets in the long run.In the view of le Anh Tuan – ...
Vietnam must train people in agriculture to improve productivity, competitiveness
Vietnam considers human resource development the key to improving competitiveness in the agricultural sector, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said at a conference held on in Hanoi on July 11.Agriculture, forestry, irrigation, and fisheries students accounted for Less than 2% of ...
Mekong Delta should become role model in climate change adaptation: Minister
The Mekong Delta, the largest agricultural hub of Vietnam, should be confident to surmount difficulties and become a role model in climate change adaptation in the world, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development le Minh Hoan.Local agriculture officials pointed out certain problems such as ...
Vietnam’s first AI learning system launched
In an effort to bring modern technology into education, Vietnam’s tech giant FPT on August 27 launched the VioEdu online e-learning system – the nation’s first smart education assistant using artificial intelligence (AI).According to le Hong Viet, FPT Technology Director, VioEdu at https://vio.edu.vn helps students ...
HCM City completes financial assistance for those hit by COVID-19
HCM City has basically completed the provision of financial assistance for those hit by COVID-19, according to Director of the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs le Minh Tan. The move was in line with Resolution No 02 from the municipal People’s Council, the Government’s Resolution No ...
Vietnam's latest coronavirus wave has peaked, says number-cruncher
A mathematician says Vietnam’s latest Covid-19 wave has peaked late last month as evidenced by successful coronavirus containment results in the country’s heaviest hit localities.Dr Nguyen Le Anh, a former Lecturer at the Military Technical Academy, said the pandemic’s trajectory in Vietnam is following the ...
Thuy Quynh, Le Cam
Public involvement in Mekong River water governance discussed
The Vietnam National Mekong Committee (VNMC) and the Vietnam Rivers Network held a consultation seminar in Hanoi on May 27 to discuss promoting public involvement in decision-making regarding the Mekong River water governance. Speaking at the event, Chief of the VNMC Office Le Duc Trung said the event ...
National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050 approved
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision approving the National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050. The overall objective of the strategy, set out in Decision 896/QD-TTg, is to proactively and effectively adapt to climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net ...
Vietnam respects right to freedom of religion and belief: FM spokesperson
The State of Vietnam has been consistent in its policy of respecting and guaranteeing the right to freedom of all citizens to follow or not to follow any religion and belief, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed at the ministry’s ...
Legal enforcement of child abuse prevention reviewed
Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee of Judicial Affairs, Le Thi Nga, presented a report on the outcomes of Legal enforcement of child abuse prevention and control from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2019 during the 14th NA’s ninth session in Hanoi on ...
National target programme on sustainable poverty reduction reviewed
Vietnam aims to reduce the poverty rate to about 0.9% by 2025, heard a national conference on November 17 to review the implementation of the National Target Programme for Sustainable Poverty Reduction for 2021-2025 held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.According to Deputy ...
“Encounters” exhibition
“Encounters” presents photography, video, audio and installation works by young artists – three of them have an older sibling with autism: Trinh Mai Chi, PQN, Quynh, and three have passion for photography: Le Anh Dung, Duong Thuy Ly, Tram.The exhibition is a part of a ...
Vietnam Autism Network
Vietnam faces challenges of aging society
An aging population is presenting many challenges for Vietnam as the country’s social security system is still in its early stages and its economic resources are limited, delegates said at the Aging Summit 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City on November 29. le Thu Huyen ...
OV scientist in France helps promote sustainable rice cultivation in Mekong Delta
Dr. Le Toan Thuy, an overseas Vietnamese scientist in France, has joined projects to help Vietnamese managers and farmers effectively develop rice cultivation models in the Mekong Delta region.The projects aim to monitor and observe flood, drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta by ...
Upgrading green strategies for tomorrow’s world
The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have been experiencing years of close cooperation in their efforts to drive Vietnam to a greener future. Hanh Le, country representative of the GGGI in Vietnam, writes about this strong partnership, with ...
Hanh Le
