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Frequency of labour accidents decreases by 6-7% on annual basis
Labour accidents in 2024 have continued to decline, with the frequency brought under controll at about 6-7%, according to Deputy Director of the Department of Work Safety under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Khanh Long.In the first half of 2024, more ...
The carbon market and the responsibility to respond to climate change
Carbon credits were created to provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development. Individuals, companies, and governments can buy carbon credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions or sell them for financial gain. Carbon credits were first mentioned in the Kyoto ...
Hong Van
Sowing millions of seeds to green Vietnam’s shared home
Each year in Vietnam, millions of seeds are persistently sown to increase forest coverage, contributing to watershed protection, safeguarding mangrove ecosystems, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.Vietnam has been enduring significant effects of climate change, particularly in river basins and coastal areas. In coastal ...
Digital infrastructure development to be accelerated
Work continues in all parts of Vietnam to establish the digital infrastructure necessary for the country’s future. Developing comprehensive digital infrastructure around Vietnam has become a strategic priority amid the rapid progress of Industry 4.0.The Vietnamese Government has introduced several pivotal policies to foster digital infrastructure ...
Ngo Huyen
Vietnam aims high with global education integration scheme until 2030
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving a scheme on global integration in education and training until 2030, aimed at fostering socio-economic development, people-to-people diplomacy and international cooperation across various sectors. The scheme targets having at least 10 administrative units join ...
Handbook for child safety in cyberspace launched
A handbook on child safety in cyberspace was launched by the Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications on Thursday. The document aims to provide practical tools for children and their parents to ensure their safety on the internet while enhancing ...
Personal Data Protection Law: Are VN businesses prepared for stricter rules?
As Vietnam prepares to enforce the Personal Data Protection Law, businesses must address vulnerabilities in processes, technology, and employee training to avoid hefty penalties.The Personal Data Protection Law, expected to take effect on January 1, 2026, marks a significant step in enhancing data rights enforcement ...
Tuan Huy
Promoting digital transformation in higher education
Digital transformation in education and training, particularly higher education, is becoming an inevitable trend, receiving special attention from universities. These efforts aim to improve training quality to meet the increasing demands of society and the labour market.Since 2022, the ministry has implemented a higher education ...
Community builds sustainable future for coastal areas suffering from climate change
As many as 4,966 safe and solid houses were built for more than 25,000 people in areas frequently hit by storms and floods during the past seven years. These houses not only protect people’s lives and property, but also become a model that is integrated ...
Mekong Connect Forum 2024 opens in An Giang
The Mekong Connect Forum 2024 kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on December 17, focusing on seeking measures to enhance economic, trade, and technological cooperation in the region, Ho Chi Minh City, and the rest of the country towards sustainable development ...
