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Solutions to waste treatment
Advancements in waste treatment and energy production are reducing waste-to-landfill, generating clean energy, and optimizing resource use. Sorting waste “at the source” helps convert organic waste into energy, recycle plastics, lower emissions, and foster sustainable development.According to survey findings, approximately 65 per cent of urban ...
Tung Duong
Vietnam's fertility rate declines to historic low of 1.96
The Ministry of Health today coordinated with the Hanoi People’s Committee to launch the National Action Month on Population with the theme “Improving population quality for a prosperous country and happy families” and to respond to Vietnam Population Day (December 26) in 2024.At the event, ...
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Decline in ODA poses challenge for Vietnam’s agricultural sector: Minister
The diminishing availability of ODA funding presents a significant challenge to the continued development of the Vietnamese agricultural sector, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan.According to Minister Le Minh Hoan, no new ODA projects have been signed in the agricultural sector ...
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Vietnam launches AI Ethics Committee to lead responsible innovation
As AI advances rapidly, Vietnam’s AI Ethics Committee seeks to provide guidance, ensuring transparency, accountability, and social benefits.At the seminar “Safe AI – Shaping Responsible Innovation” held in Hanoi on December 5, the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) announced the establishment of the ...
The Vinh
Experts share insights on air pollution reduction
A scientific seminar on air pollution and traffic convened leading domestic and international experts and scientists to discuss sustainable transportation solutions and the role of science in enhancing air quality on December 5.According to Associate Professor Ho Quoc Bang from Ho Chi Minh City National ...
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Stem cell research unlocks new era in Vietnamese medicine
Stem cell research and its application in local hospitals in Vietnam is advancing rapidly, offering hope for treating various diseases and contributing to global medical advancements as well. Globally, the stem cell domain serving human healthcare is experiencing rapid development, particularly highlighted by two Nobel ...
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Forum aims to boost green export
The Green Export Promotion Forum held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade aimed to foster a robust green business community, creating sustainable value for Vietnam’s export products in the global market.Important policies such as the European Green Deal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ...
Elimination of health insurance drug lists simplifies healthcare access
By removing the list of medicines covered by health insurance according to hospital classification, the Ministry of Health aims to streamline healthcare access for patients and medical facilities.Effective January 1, 2025, the Ministry’s Circular No. 37/2024/TT-BYT, which establishes the principles, criteria, and procedures for the ...
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Turning waste into resources with sorting
Under Vietnam’s 202 Environmental Protection Law, from January 1, 2025, household solid waste must be sorted at each household before being collected, gathered and transported. This is considered a breakthrough towards turning waste into resources while reducing pressure on solid waste treatment processes.For these regulations ...
Vibrant reforestation season in mountainous areas
As the rainy season arrives in central Vietnam, it marks the peak of the reforestation period for people in mountainous areas. Unlike the past’s illegal logging practices, reforestation has now become a thriving movement. This shift is largely attributed to new government policies, including Decree ...
Trinh Ke
