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.
Hanoi asked to promote night-time economic development

Hanoi asked to promote night-time economic development

Turning Hanoi into a safe, bustling, attractive and unique destination with night-time economic trademark is a main content in the Politburo's Conclusion No. 80-KL/TU on the planning of Hanoi in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, and a project to adjust the Master Plan for Hanoi Capital to 2045, vision to 2065.
Vietnam lays out priorities for remainder of 2024 with new leadership team

Vietnam lays out priorities for remainder of 2024 with new leadership team

Vietnam has two new top leaders, hoping to contribute to driving the economy forward, with the government prioritising economic stability in 2024 and beyond.
Inflation pressure to potentially moderate for Vietnam

Inflation pressure to potentially moderate for Vietnam

Although upcoming increases in electricity and salaries will pressurise inflation, a reduction in purchasing power could make it possible for the government to control it.
Deputy PM demands minimising procedures for social housing projects

Deputy PM demands minimising procedures for social housing projects

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has been demanded to coordinate with other ministries and sectors to minimise processes and procedures for implementing social housing projects.
Project in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City shares results on pandemic support work

Project in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City shares results on pandemic support work

A closing workshop for a project on strengthening responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and support of vulnerable children has been held.
PM urges action to address consequences of Hanoi deadly fire

PM urges action to address consequences of Hanoi deadly fire

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 24 signed off a dispatch demanding urgent moves be taken to address the consequences of a deadly fire in Hanoi’s Cau Giay district on the early morning the same day.
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