Society Decree to facilitate science, technology activities In 2023, Việt Nam's spending on science and technology accounted for 0.82% of the State budget’s total expenditures, including 0.23% on investment and 0.58% on regular expenditures. The rate declined from 1.01% in 2022 and 1.18% in 2017, according to the Ministry of Finance. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Satisfaction of administrative services improves 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Đà Nẵng teams up with CityNet for urban development 04/17/2024 22:47 | Vietnam news Da Nang teams up with CityNet for urban development 04/17/2024 21:25 | VietnamPlus 1 Vietnam news | 13 hours ago University of Economics HCM City promotes innovation, start-up incubators The Institute of Innovation under the University of Economics HCM City will foster a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and creativity and deeper integration into national and regional innovation networks, the university’s leaders said. 2 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 21:09 VMA, Pfizer Vietnam collaborate to improve quality of healthcare in VN Vietnam Medical Association (VMA) and Pfizer Vietnam will collaborate across multiple therapeutic areas to improve the quality of healthcare in Vietnam as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on April 17. 3 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 20:27 Books published to mark 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House and the Party Committee of northern Dien Bien province on April 17 unveiled a series of books marking the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory. 4 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 17:19 Roundtable talks challenges to energy systems of Vietnam, Russia Challenges to the energy sectors of Vietnam and Russia, as well as solutions to them were discussed at an international roundtable held at Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MEI) on April 16. 5 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 14:48 Remains of soldiers defending northern border reburied A ceremony was held at the Vi Xuyen National Martyrs’ Cemetery in the northernmost province of Ha Giang on April 17 to pay tribute to and re-bury remains of nine soldiers who fell down in the battles defending the northern border. 6 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 10:47 Quang Nam launches big tourism stimulation programme The central province of Quang Nam launched the tourism stimulation programme 2024 themed “Quang Nam – Green Heritage Region” at a press conference on April 16. 7 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 10:32 E-cigarettes to be regulated as tobacco product National Assembly delegate Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, who also participated in passing the Law on Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Tobacco 2012, commented that the law clearly defines tobacco and related products, including electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. 8 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 10:26 Scholarships presented to disadvantaged students in central Vietnam The not-for-profit charity Lifestart Foundation (Australia) has recently awarded a new round of major General Medicine and Residency Scholarships to 25 exceptionally talented students hailing from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds in central Vietnam. 9 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 10:20 Da Nang to pilot riverside pedestrian street The central city of Da Nang’s Hai Chau district is set to pilot a pedestrian street on the western bank of the Han River in the end of April, on the occasion of the National Liberation Day (April 30) and May 1. 10 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 10:17 Airlines asked to increase flights during upcoming holidays The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) held a meeting with representatives of airlines to consider increasing flights and seats and offering flexible airfare to meet the travel demand during the upcoming National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays. 11 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 09:56 Scholarships gift to disadvantaged students in central Việt Nam The scholarships were awarded to underprivileged students for their efforts toward achieving their dreams by studying medicine. 12 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 09:44 First death of dengue fever in southern Đồng Nai Province Doctors determined the case as a diagnosis of dengue hemorrhagic fever, characterised by rapid progression, shock, and multi-organ damage. 13 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 09:34 Hà Nội gains, while HCM City loses ground in global smart city ranking Both Hà Nội and HCM City received a rather poor scores of CCC in the Technology aspect, while in terms of Structures, the capital city Hà Nội fared a little better than the southern economic centre (CC compared to CCC). 14 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 09:29 Mechanisms needed to help people with disabilities access technology Digital transformation has made significant strides in many areas, contributing to promoting the rights and integration of persons with disabilities. However, there is a need for mechanisms and policies to create conditions for persons with disabilities to become familiar with technology at an earlier age. 15 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 09:14 Vietnam, Australia vow to strengthen climate, energy cooperation Vietnam and Australia on April 16 vowed to strengthen climate and energy cooperation to achieve emissions reduction targets and promote sustainability in the region at the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit. 16 VietnamPlus | 04/17/2024 09:05 National action month against domestic violence to run through June The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has urged ministries, sectors, organisations and local authorities to observe the National Action Month for Prevention and Control of Domestic Violence in 2024, themed 'End Violence, Cultivate Love,' running through June. 17 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 08:33 Remains believed to be of US MIA repatriated 18 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 08:31 Indiscriminate spitting in public must be stopped Dr Hồ Quốc Khải, head of the respiratory intensive care unit at the Respiratory Department of Gia Định People's Hospital in HCM City, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that spitting indiscriminately in public places can spread respiratory tract infections such as tuberculosis. 19 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 08:29 Điện Biên Phủ Victory an inspiration for peace-loving people worldwide: Scholars The spirit of solidarity, self-reliance, the will to fight, the determination to win and the historical lessons from the Điện Biên Phủ victory have remained valid today, giving more strength to Việt Nam to firmly go forward on the path that President Hồ Chí Minh and the Communist Party of Việt Nam have chosen. 20 Vietnam news | 04/17/2024 07:37 Việt Nam, Australia vow to strengthen climate, energy co-operation Việt Nam and Australia on Tuesday vowed to strengthen climate and energy cooperation to achieve emissions reduction targets and promote sustainability in the region at the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit. 1 2 3 4 5