Society Female representatives in National Assembly always high in Asia-Pacific region: Deputy Minister Over the past 30 years, the Government has been determined to realise the goals of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and other international commitments on gender equality. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Comprehensive approaches employed for better HIV response amid shift in transmissions 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Concerted efforts made to eradicate temporary, dilapidated houses in 2025 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Plastic camp to warn community against addiction to SUPs 6 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 16:41 Bình Dương plans to spend more than $785 million to complete infrastructure Bình Dương Province plans to invest VNĐ20 trillion (US$785.5 million) from now to 2030, with a vision to 2050, to complete infrastructure to facilitate economic development, thereby helping to increase average incomes and improve people's quality of life. 2 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 14:31 Four injured by falling trees during storm in HCM City Four people were injured, including a six-year-old child, when a tree fell during a storm in HCM City yesterday. 3 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 11:32 Hospital's free IVF programme to accept applications on October 11 Mỹ Đức Hospital’s 11th charity programme called Ươm Mầm Hạnh Phúc (Nurturing Happiness) will accept applications for providing free in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment to 100 couples from October 11 to 22. 4 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 09:44 HCM City approves $9b Cần Giờ coastal urban development project HCM City People’s Committee has approved the planning for the Cần Giờ coastal urban area, which covers an area of 2,870 hectares and is projected to attract nearly US$9 billion in private investment. 5 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 09:21 Việt Nam sees surge of tourists from visa-exempt countries in 2024 International tourist arrivals to Việt Nam from some major markets, like China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia still lag behind pre-pandemic levels. 6 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 08:22 Legal framework needed to control counterfeit and low-quality cosmetics on e-commerce platforms Experts said that strengthening inspections of cosmetics production and business activities and establishing legal frameworks for market oversight is seen as a critical measure to regulate the industry. 7 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 08:06 Việt Nam actively and effectively supports Laos' efforts during its ASEAN Chairmanship: Ambassador On the occasion of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s participation in the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Laos from October 8-10, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos, Nguyễn Minh Tâm, shared insights on Laos' preparations for the summit, its activities during its ASEAN Chairmanship 2024, and Việt Nam’s support and coordination. 8 Vietnam news | 10/08/2024 06:25 Tây Ninh Province enhances education, vocational training Tây Ninh Province has increased investment in education and vocational training, improved their quality, strengthened its labour force, and created stable livelihoods for workers. 9 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 20:51 Vietnamese students' organisation in Australia promotes solidarity The association raised more than one hundred million Vietnamese đồng (over US$4,000) to support victims of Typhoon Yagi. 10 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 16:06 Việt Nam makes great contributions to ASEAN’s policy making, community building: Lao diplomat Việt Nam's strong performance in promoting cultural exchanges and its “bamboo diplomacy” has been an important factor for the improvement of awareness and understanding on Việt Nam's position in the regional and world arenas. 11 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 16:04 PM orders removal of temporary, dilapidated houses PM Phạm Minh Chính called for concerted efforts and drastic actions of sectors and localities to complete the set goal to remove temporary and dilapidated houses by December 31 next year. 12 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 13:39 Dengue outbreak concerns rise in Hà Nội The disease has been reported in 29 out of 30 districts and towns. The most hard-hit so far were Đan Phượng with 35 cases, followed by Thanh Xuân with 30 and Hà Đông with 25. 13 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 13:30 Việt Nam is the destination of new expectations and hopes: Deputy Minister Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Đỗ Hùng Việt speaks to the press about the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting in Laos. 14 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 13:05 Việt Nam has slow adoption rate of genetically modified crops, gap with world widening: Ministry Biotechnology has revolutionised agriculture, driving key innovations that have strengthened global food security, reduced pesticide usage, and enhanced both soil quality and environmental sustainability over the past 30 years. 15 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 08:34 Đồng Dương Buddhist monastery needs emergency restoration The central province has called for an emergency restoration plan to save the ruins of the Đồng Dương Buddhist monastery, a tower complex and pedestal altar built by the ancient kingdom of Champa, from complete collapse. 16 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 08:00 Nha Trang Bay submarine services pilot programme extended to March 2025 The pilot submarine service in Nha Trang Bay was initially approved by the Prime Minister through document issued on October 30, 2020. 17 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 07:59 Authorities look to solve sand shortage for transportation projects As of June this year, many projects are lacking sand for embankment 18 Vietnam news | 10/07/2024 06:59 Foreign arrivals in Việt Nam hits 12.7 million in nine months Despite the decrease in visitor numbers in September, the tourism industry is determined to meet the goal of attracting 17-18 million international visitors this year, as the last three months are the peak season for international arrivals in Việt Nam. 19 Vietnam news | 10/06/2024 21:22 Global Việt Nam - La Francophonie forum 2024 takes place in Paris Việt Nam, a member of the Francophonie community, plays an active role in Asia and acts as a bridge for multi-sectoral cooperation activities related to economic diplomacy among the Asian countries and the community. 20 Vietnam news | 10/06/2024 17:26 Preparing for natural disasters In the first half of this year, over 450 people have lost their lives or are missing due to natural disasters. The economic losses account for VND877 billion (US$35.7 million). Plans are implace to improve early warning systems and strengthen areas under threat. 14 15 16 17 18