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New national environmental protection planning project eyes settlement of pollution
The national environmental protection planning project for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050, was announced at a ceremony held in a hybrid format on November 15 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.The plan is flexible and forward-looking, focusing on ...
Vietnam attempts at establishing secure network environment
The Government has made concerted efforts to establish secure network environment by issuing a new decree.The Government has recently released Decree No. 147/2024/ND-CP on November 9, 2024, concerning the management, provision, and utilization of internet services and information on the network. This decree introduces several new ...
Translated by Anh Quan
Vietnam's digital economy continues to post double-digit growth
On November 12, Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company released the ninth Southeast Asia Digital Economy report, “Profit on the Rise: Harnessing Southeast Asia’s Advantage.” The report covers digital growth in six countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—across e-commerce, food delivery, transportation, online ...
Translated by Thuy Doan
Approval of national biodiversity conservation plan to 2050
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on November 8 signed Decision No. 1352/QD-TTg, approving the National Biodiversity Conservation Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The plan aims to expand protected areas to 6.6 million ha through the establishment of 61 new ...
Supporting women’s participation in digital transformation process
There are many benefits that digital transformation can bring to women, especially vulnerable groups of women, such as improved access to information, markets, and social services. This provides women with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills, and opportunities for personal development.The equal participation of ...
Minh Chau
Comprehensive digital transformation: Unlock the potential of data
Ho Chi Minh City launched its Data Portal (http://data.hochiminhcity.gov.vn) on June 18, 2024, making 111 datasets freely available. The city aims to unlock the potential of precious data source. These datasets cover 13 key areas like education, health, society, and the environment. This initiative allows individuals ...
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Vietnamese see higher life expectancy, but with more non-communicable diseases
The life expectancy of Vietnamese has increased, but elderly people have to live with non-infectious diseases for a decade on average, according to the Ministry of Health. The ministry warned that since 2011, the population has entered the aging stage and is projected to become ...
Vinh Tho - Thu Hien
Comprehensive digital transformation: Major contribution to HCMC's GRDP
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target for the digital economy to represent 25 percent of the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product by the year 2025, and to increase this figure to 40 percent by 2030. This goal exceeds the national average by 5 ...
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Community-based early disaster warning system
Since 2021, a group of scientists from the Institute of Geology has been conducting a state-level project to develop a community-based early warning system for landslides, mud floods, and flash floods in key mountainous areas of northern Vietnam.By September 2024, the project completed a guide ...
Ha Linh
HCMC boosts digitalization of applications, streamlined administrative processes
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are committed to enhancing the digitalization of applications, broadening online public services, and streamlining administrative processes. This initiative aims to reduce both time and costs for the community. Presently, city dwellers can conveniently submit and receive their application results from ...
Translated by Anh Quan
