French court to hold hearing on AO lawsuit

French court to hold hearing on AO lawsuit

The Court of Appeal of Paris will open a hearing in early May regarding a lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran Thi To Nga against US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam.
Vessels in Ha Long Carnival to perform, not to serve tourists: Authority

Vessels in Ha Long Carnival to perform, not to serve tourists: Authority

The Quang Ninh provincial Department of Transport has asked the administration of Ha Long city not to license the tourist vessels performing at the Ha Long Carnival 2024 to serve tourists during the programme due to safety concerns.
Millions of children in Vietnam protected by vaccination over 40 years: UN agencies

Millions of children in Vietnam protected by vaccination over 40 years: UN agencies

Millions of children in Vietnam have been protected by immunisation over the past 40 years, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF offices in Vietnam on April 25 when they mark the World Immunisation Week from April 24-30.
Community awareness on energy transition is vital for progress

Community awareness on energy transition is vital for progress

A recent workshop was held in Hanoi on how to increase public awareness in energy transition to drive sustainable behaviour change among the public.
CARE brings school kitchens to rural areas

CARE brings school kitchens to rural areas

CARE's Advancing Women's Economic Empowerment in Vietnam project sets up kitchens in kindergartens to relieve some of the burden faced by parents.
Middle East tensions hit inflation goals

Middle East tensions hit inflation goals

Higher oil prices as Middle East tensions rise are expected to undermine Vietnam’s efforts to reach its inflation target this year.
Second banh mi festival slated for May

Second banh mi festival slated for May

Ho Chi Minh City will host the second banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival on May 17-19, aiming to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among foodies from around the globe.
PM asks for prompt actions to fix consequences of serious workplace accident in Yen Bai

PM asks for prompt actions to fix consequences of serious workplace accident in Yen Bai

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 22 signed a dispatch asking for prompt actions to fix the consequences of a serious workplace accident that happened in a cement factory in the northern province of Yen Bai the same day, as well as measures to support victims.
HCM City’s public high schools cut back on admissions in 2024-2025 academic year

HCM City’s public high schools cut back on admissions in 2024-2025 academic year

Ho Chi Minh City’s 113 public high schools have an enrolment quota of 71,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, 6,000 fewer than the previous year, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.
SLP Vietnam inaugurates rural road solar lighting project in Long An

SLP Vietnam inaugurates rural road solar lighting project in Long An

SLP Vietnam and Long An Youth Union celebrated the start of the "Bright - Green - Clean - Beautiful - Safe" rural road solar lighting project on April 17.
Vietnam needs 20-30 billion USD investment for universal clean water access

Vietnam needs 20-30 billion USD investment for universal clean water access

Vietnam will need to invest 20-30 billion USD on water supply and drainage to make sure that 100% of the population has access to clean water, according to experts.
Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Vietnamese community in India stays united, contributes to homeland

Vietnamese community in India stays united, contributes to homeland

The Vietnamese community in India always stays united, and its members help one another to overcome difficulties, contributing to the homeland’s development as well as the Vietnam-India relations through various forms, according to President of the Vietnamese Community Association in India Nguyen Huynh Khanh Linh.
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