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The aging problem in VN: the pressures of the 'sandwich generation’
The forecast of the General Statistics Office (GSO) for 2019-2069 and the measurement of the United Nations show that in 13 years, or by 2036, Vietnam will end its aging period and begin its old population period, which means there will be one person aged ...
Vo Thu
The man with practical initiative to protect Can Gio forest
With a smartphone, it is now easy for Bui Nguyen The Kiet to monitor the status of 35,000-hectare Can Gio mangrove forest and manage patrolling missions in each zone.Kiet wished to apply technology into the forest management task, leading to the birth of the initiative ...
Huong Vuong
Vietnam considers domestic carbon credit exchange to enhance efficiency in green transactions
In light of Vietnam’s projected generation of approximately 10.8 million voluntary carbon credits annually, there is a growing demand for efficient exchange and purchase mechanisms, prompting active discussions about the establishment of a domestic carbon credit exchange.In line with the goal of reaching Net Zero ...
UNDP-developed software helps strengthen capacity of Viet Nam’s health system
A workshop on implementation results of the grassroots telehealth program using the software “Doctor for everyone” was jointly organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health in Ha Noi on July 20.The “Doctor for Everyone” digital telehealth system was first ...
Thuy Dung
PM underlines four priorities in digital transformation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for raising public awareness of digital transformation, with priority given to developing databases, promoting online public services, developing infrastructure and digital platforms, and ensuring cyber security and information safety.PM Chinh urged efforts to have at least 20 million ...
Hydropower plants increase power generation to back up coming floods
After the prolonged drought and a lack of water, hydropower plants are being increased the power generation via turbines, known as water discharge to back up for the rainy season and flooding.In the upcoming time, the Northern region is about to enter its main flood ...
Huyen Huong
Party resolution implementation yields traffic infrastructure breakthrough
A modern transport network is gradually taking shape in Vietnam, promising to bring new opportunities for acceleration in the country’s socio-economic development after 2.5 year implementation of the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress.Though the Ministry has identified transport infrastructure as one of three strategic breakthroughs, which ...
Anh Quan
Good chance to take overview
Electricity shortage has struck northern Vietnam over the past few weeks. From a certain perspective, however, this is a good opportunity as it has exposed the limitations of the power sector and has prompted the Government to thoroughly assess relevant issues, such as the development ...
An Nhien
Northern region expected to have sufficient power supply
The Northern region is currently in the midst of the flood season, and the inflow of water into the hydropower reservoirs is forecasted to continue to rise. It will possibly ensure a steady electricity supply, with an estimated load of approximately 421 million kWh per ...
Thanh Nha (translator)
Vietnam can earn US$200 million from selling forest carbon credit certificates
Vietnam is expected to collect US$200 million from selling certificates of forest carbon credits. Vietnam has piloted selling 10.3 million certificates of forest carbon credits, earning US$51.5 million. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is studying to legalize it so that more localities can ...
By Van Phuc – Translated