Social development
Vietnam successfully isolates new coronavirus
The National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology has successfully cultivated and isolated the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in a laboratory, paving the way for developing a vaccine against the deadly virus that has already claimed the lives of 639 people worldwide.The Ministry of Health (MoH) ...
Universities launch new majors to meet labour trends
Many public and private universities throughout the country in the 2020-2021 academic year will launch new majors to meet labour market trends and demands. Public universities have created new programmes following a regulation that expanded university autonomy in the amended Law on Higher Education that took effect last July.Keep reading ...
Vietnam reports sixth patient with Wuhan pneumonia virus
Khanh Hoa authorities confirmed Friday that a female hotel receptionist has caught the coronavirus infection from two Chinese nationals presently quarantined in Saigon.The patient worked at a hotel on Ton Dan Street in Nha Trang beach town. Li Ding, 66, and his son Li Zi ...
Việt Nam focuses on early detection of coronavirus: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has reiterated the priority given to the prevention and fight against epidemics, as the number of patients infected with the novel coronavirus (nCoV) continues to rise.Deputy Health Minister Đỗ Xuân Tuyên said Việt Nam has counted 59 suspected cases ...
2nd national ethnic minority congress slated for April
The second national congress of ethnic minority groups is scheduled to take place from April 17-19 in Hanoi with the participation of 1,600 delegates, according to a recently approved plan.The congress aims to spotlight and recognise contributions by ethnic minority communities in poverty reduction, new-style rural area ...
Vietnamese women increase their 'power' in business: report
The proportion of women-owned businesses has tended to increase over recent years, from about 21% in 2011 to 24% in 2018, according to a survey report on private enterprises by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).The above data shows the similarities with the ...
40% of localities to set up child-friendly investigation rooms in 2020-2025 period
Child-friendly investigation rooms will be established in 40% of cities and provinces nationwide in the 2020-2025 period, which is set as one of key targets of the Prime Minister-approved national action plan to prevent and combat violence against children and child sexual abuse in the ...
Ethnic minority women speed up poverty reduction with IR 4.0 technology
Representatives of cooperatives and groups of ethnic minority women gathered at a workshop on December 17 to discuss using technology of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 for business and poverty reduction.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) this year has provided technical assistance to help implement a ...
Vietnam Global Health Office opens in Hanoi
The Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the Vietnam Global Health Office (GHO) in Hanoi on December 16 in a bid to enhance the role of Vietnam in the regional and global health sector.The GHO will coordinate all regional and ...
Vietnam Youth for Peace and Development project launched
The Vietnam Youth for Peace and Development project, funded by the US embassy in Vietnam, was officially launched during a ceremony in Hanoi on December 16, with 52 outstanding youths taking part.Its activities will create a professional environment for young leaders to learn about peace ...
