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Many important results have been recorded in ethnic minority affairs, especially the implementation of related programmes and policies, so far this year, helping with socio-economic development and defence – security safeguarding in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.This was announced at a national conference held by ...

A policy dialogue on enhancing international cooperation and multi-sectoral coordination on circular economy in agriculture took place in Ha Noi on July 8.The dialogue was attended by over 100 delegates from 70 domestic and international organizations, over 20 provinces and cities nationwide. It aimed to ...

Population aging, especially in developing economies like Vietnam, is creating new pressure and challenges to which the population and development work needs to flexibly respond as there are only 14 years left for Vietnam to prepare for an aged society. Experts held that Vietnam posts ...

The Ministry of Science and Technology has just released its Decision 1290/QD-BKHCN about guiding a number of principles on research and development of responsible AI systems that are aimed at a human-centered society where there is a reasonable balance between the benefits and risks of ...

The Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025 mandates that motorcycles must undergo emissions testing at vehicle inspection centers. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued to the motorcycle owner, the law said.Compared to cars and specialized motorcycles, ...

With 40 million tonnes of straw produced yearly across the country, efficient recycling and reuse can deliver significant benefits to farmers while contributing to VN commitments made to the international community to reduce the country’s emissions.It is part of efforts to restructure the region’s production ...

A recently issued government decree permits rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass projects to engage in direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) without routing through Vietnam Electricity (EVN). The decree, announced on July 3, outlines a mechanism for direct power transactions between renewable energy producers and major ...

A recent report from the World Bank said Vietnam’s labor productivity increased by 64% during the 2010-20 period, faster than any other country in Asia. But data from the Asian Productivity Organization shows that in 2020 Vietnam’s labor output per hour was only US$6.4, less than ...

The lives of Khmer people in Kiên Giang Province have been improved significantly as the province has taken various measures to support them.The province has more than 150,000 farmers, including 35,000 Khmers, who are honoured as farmers with good production and businesses each year. It has 27 ...

The Law on Water Resources 2023, officially effective from July 1, marks a leap forward in mindset, approach, and changes in water resources management methods to ensure that they are managed as national assets that belong to the entire people, said insiders.According to Chau Tran ...