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Environmental benefits from circular economy
The circular economy offers a revolutionary method for rethinking how resources are managed, products are produced, and consumption is structured, all with the goal of minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Current strategies such as transitioning to renewable energy and enhancing energy efficiency address only 55 ...
Nguyen Dinh Tho
Digital technology to shape the future of online journalism
The combination of creative journalism and digital technology can bring new experiences to the public and help the press maintain its position in the information landscape.Experts pointed out that Vietnamese media agencies have no other choice than positioning technology at the center of all their ...
Thai Khang
Social housing: Out of expectation
Developing social housing is a well-directed policy to help address the housing needs of citizens, particularly low-income earners. Implementation, however, has exposed various shortcomings, particularly in terms of land allocation and funding.A report has been prepared by the National Assembly (NA)’s specialized supervision delegation on ...
Thanh Xuân
Inevitable trend for sustainable, green urban development
Green urban development is a substantial global trend, aiming to ease the impact of socio-economic development on the environment and move towards sustainable development. At the Sustainable Green Urban Development Forum organised by the Economic and Urban Newspaper on December 12, experts and managers discussed challenges ...
Vietnam announces national sci-tech programme toward NetZero goals
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) launched the NetZero Science and Technology Programme during a scientific seminar held in Hanoi on December 12. This initiative is designed to create breakthrough technological solutions aimed at achieving the country’s ambitious goal of net-zero carbon emissions by ...
More high-income job opportunities opened for Vietnamese workers
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) has expanded a number of overseas markets in Australia and Europe this year to send guest labourers, with the positions providing good income and working conditions. The number of workers sent to work abroad averages over ...
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, ...
Translated By Anh Quan
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 ...
Translated by Anh Quan
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