US citizen saved from drifting boat

US citizen saved from drifting boat

A fishing boat in the central province of Quang Ngai has rescued a US citizen who was drifting off Vietnam's waters.
French agency funds Ninh Thuan drought response project

French agency funds Ninh Thuan drought response project

An anti-drought, erosion and flooding project funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has got in-principle approval from the provincial People’s Council.
Over 6 million children receive free vitamin A doses on June 1-2

Over 6 million children receive free vitamin A doses on June 1-2

More than 6 million Vietnamese children aged from 6-59 months across the country received free high-dose vitamin A pills on June 1-2.
First Al movie on domestic violence prevention, control to debut

First Al movie on domestic violence prevention, control to debut

Director Pham Vinh Khuong said he is making a short film using artificial intelligence (AI) on the topic of domestic violence, aiming to contribute to educating the community, especially young people, and calling for their efforts to prevent and combat this problem.
Eight arrested for trafficking drugs from Laos

Eight arrested for trafficking drugs from Laos

Border guards of central Quang Nam province and relevant forces have arrested eight people for trafficking 198kg of drugs, including 44 heroin bricks and 181.75kg of other drug types, from Laos to Vietnam.
Five-year-old children to be offered free tuition at preschools

Five-year-old children to be offered free tuition at preschools

Five-year-old children will be exempt from tuition fees from the start of the next school year.
Hanoi to allocate funds for drone spraying of chemicals

Hanoi to allocate funds for drone spraying of chemicals

The Hanoi’s People's Committee will allocate approximately 11 billion VND (432,100 USD) to support organisations and individuals in a two-year trial using unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, to spray chemicals on agricultural land to protect crops.
Daily electricity consumption exceeds 1 billion kwh for first time

Daily electricity consumption exceeds 1 billion kwh for first time

Due to intense heat waves, the electricity consumption across the country reached a new record of 1.001.9 billion kWh on May 28, surpassing the 1 billion kWh mark for the first time in history.
First Vietnamese language course opens at Thailand’s Vietnamese studies centre

First Vietnamese language course opens at Thailand’s Vietnamese studies centre

The centre for Vietnamese studies at the Udon Thani Rajabhat University in Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand has opened its first Vietnamese language course from May 7-14.
Cao Bang prepares for geoparks network symposium

Cao Bang prepares for geoparks network symposium

Cao Bang authority has announced it had built a detailed 'scenario' for hosting the 8th symposium of the Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) so that it will take place on time in September.
Vietnam, Japan’s Kyushu region boost human resources cooperation

Vietnam, Japan’s Kyushu region boost human resources cooperation

A forum to promote cooperation in training and supplying high-quality human resources between localities and businesses in Vietnam and the Kyushu region of Japan was hosted by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka prefecture on May 28.
Wartime bomb safely detonated in Quang Binh

Wartime bomb safely detonated in Quang Binh

The military command of the central province of Quang Binh coordinated with the PeaceTrees Vietnam project to safely detonated a 334kg bomb left from the war on May 28.
Border guards honoured for drug trafficking busts

Border guards honoured for drug trafficking busts

The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 27 to honour border guards for their exceptional achievements in combating drug-related crimes and smuggling.
|< < 1 2 3 4 > >|