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Fifth national population and housing census scheduled for April 2019
The Prime Minister has issued Directive 44/CT-TTg on the organisation of the fifth national population and housing census in April, 2019. The census, to be launched at 0:00 hour on April 1, 2019, is conducted to assess the implementation of socio-economic development policies and plans in ...
VNA Reporter
Child protection hotline launched
A national hotline for child protection at 111 was launched yesterday morning in Hà Nội by National Committee for Children under Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA).Keep reading ...
DUC BINH
Vietnam to have more smart cities: Experts
Building smart cities is the main and priority orientation in the Vietnamese Government’s development strategy.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Wind energy could grow 7% a year: experts
Viet Nam can achieve an average annual growth of 7 per cent in the wind energy sector over two decades (2016-2035), experts say. Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Stronger Asia-Europe links needed in key areas: officials
Asia and Europe need to forge stronger ties in key areas like education and sustainable development to improve connectivity and foster inclusive growth, senior officials said on December 1.[]The two-day, 37th BoG meeting also agreed on two projects proposed by Vietnam: one on Asia-Europe Lifelong ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Investors pour millions of dollars into Vietnamese e-commerce
The Vietnamese e-commerce segment has become more vibrant due to increasing investments in the past few years. The rate of internet and smartphone usage is increasing, especially in big cities. Vietnam will become one of the hottest e-commerce markets over the world.Keep reading ...
Nguyen Huong
Prospect on forest replantation in Vietnam
In the foothills of Vietnam’s Annamite mountains, hundreds of small forest owners are joining forces to produce sustainable acacia used in furniture around the world. With much of the country’s plantations owned by individuals, expanding the approach may be the best chance for saving forests ...
Ha Vu
PM requests active preparation for key socio-economic tasks in 2018
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc underlined the importance of building a resolution on key socio-economic tasks and plans in 2018 at a cabinet meeting in Hà Nội on Friday.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Scientists oppose building of coal-fired power plants
Experts are calling for the immediate stop of construction of new coal-fired plants in the Mekong Delta. The government has released Resolution 120 on developing the Mekong Delta in a sustainable way in the context of climate change. The resolution says Mekong Delta will focus on ...
Kim Chi
Social insurance debts amount to VND14.7 trillion
Companies across the country still owe about VND14.7 trillion (over US$646 million) in social insurance premiums, which may leave their employees on the verge of losing their health and retirement insurance benefits, Thanh Tra newspaper reports.Keep reading ...
The Saigon Times Reporter
