Sustainable Development Goals
Approval of national biodiversity conservation plan to 2050
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on November 8 signed Decision No. 1352/QD-TTg, approving the National Biodiversity Conservation Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The plan aims to expand protected areas to 6.6 million ha through the establishment of 61 new ...
Supporting women’s participation in digital transformation process
There are many benefits that digital transformation can bring to women, especially vulnerable groups of women, such as improved access to information, markets, and social services. This provides women with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills, and opportunities for personal development.The equal participation of ...
Minh Chau
Vietnamese see higher life expectancy, but with more non-communicable diseases
The life expectancy of Vietnamese has increased, but elderly people have to live with non-infectious diseases for a decade on average, according to the Ministry of Health. The ministry warned that since 2011, the population has entered the aging stage and is projected to become ...
Vinh Tho - Thu Hien
Comprehensive digital transformation: Major contribution to HCMC's GRDP
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target for the digital economy to represent 25 percent of the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product by the year 2025, and to increase this figure to 40 percent by 2030. This goal exceeds the national average by 5 ...
Translated by Anh Quan
HCMC boosts digitalization of applications, streamlined administrative processes
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are committed to enhancing the digitalization of applications, broadening online public services, and streamlining administrative processes. This initiative aims to reduce both time and costs for the community. Presently, city dwellers can conveniently submit and receive their application results from ...
Translated by Anh Quan
Catching up with the green energy transition trend
In the context of the world facing many challenges regarding climate change and energy security, reducing the use of fossil energy and accelerating the development of renewable energy create many new opportunities for businesses to participate more deeply in the global supply chain.The transition to ...
Minh Dung
First national journalism award on gender equality launched
The 2024 national journalism award on gender equality, the first of its kind in Vietnam, was launched on the first day of November – the action month for gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence.At the November 1 event, Nguyen Thi Minh Huong, Vice President ...
Vietnam enhances NGO program and project delivery
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) today organized a conference in Hanoi to share insights into the operations of foreign NGOs in Vietnam, examine the implementation of relevant regulations, and explore collaborative opportunities for the future.Currently, Vietnam maintains relations with 194 countries and has ...
Translated By Anh Quan
Focusing on sustainable forestry development
Vietnam has participated in bilateral and multilateral international trade agreements, including the export of wood and forest products, requiring the development of stable raw material areas with legal origins according to regulations, ensuring quality and competitive prices. On the other hand, Vietnam, like many countries ...
Vu Hoang
Media training on gender equality, violence against women held in Can Tho
More than 30 journalists, reporters, and media workers from 20 central and local press and media agencies attended training on gender equality and violence against women and girls in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 28 – 29.The session, organised by the ...