Society Việt Nam passes new excise tax law to protect public health and environment The revised law, passed with overwhelming support, introduces phased tax hikes on alcohol, beer, and cigarettes, with full implementation set by 2031. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Coast Guard bolsters maritime sovereignty education, anti-drug awareness 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Youth clubs empower children in the highlands 7 hours ago | Vietnam news Proposal to merge the New Rural Development Programme and the Sustainable Poverty Reduction Programme 06/13/2025 19:39 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 03/03/2024 17:21 Red Sunday blood donation festival takes place in Phú Thọ Province The event, entitled "Red drops of Vietnamese roots", was under the framework of the 16th Chủ nhật đỏ (Red Sunday) Blood Donation Festival 2024, launched nationwide from November 2023 to the end of March 2024. 2 Vietnam news | 03/03/2024 13:52 National Data Centre in Hoà Lạc planned in draft Data Law According to the assessment of the Ministry of Public Security, constructing the national data centre not only saves economic resources for the state but also ensures the highest level of data security and safety. 3 Vietnam news | 03/02/2024 23:28 IT application in border management promoted The Border Guard High Command announced on March 2 that it has accelerated the application of information technology (IT) and administrative reform in managing and safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national border security. 4 Vietnam news | 03/02/2024 23:14 Hà Nội holds festival of women for peace and development The Hanoi Women for Peace and Development Festival 2024 opened in Hanoi on March 2. 5 Vietnam news | 03/02/2024 23:08 Việt Nam asks Japan to clarify allegation on Vietnamese citizen in murder case A Vietnamese citizen who was alleged to be murdered in Higashiomi city of Japan's Shiga Prefecture on February 26, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 6 VietnamPlus | 03/02/2024 19:37 Hanoi holds festival of women for peace and development The Hanoi Women for Peace and Development Festival 2024 opened in Hanoi on March 2. 7 VietnamPlus | 03/02/2024 19:06 Vietnam asks Japan to clarify allegation on Vietnamese citizen in murder case Vietnam’s representative agencies in Japan have asked local authorities to speed up investigations into the case of a Vietnamese citizen who was alleged to be murdered in Higashiomi city of Japan's Shiga Prefecture on February 26, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 8 Vietnam news | 03/02/2024 18:44 Việt Nam Global Leaders Forum 2024 to gather 100 prominent Vietnamese The participants are the winners of international prizes, entrepreneurs, large investors, experts, scientists, and artists. 9 VietnamPlus | 03/02/2024 18:41 Vietnamese community in Israel celebrates Lunar New Year A “Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring) programme was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on March 1 to bring the Lunar New Year (Tet) atmosphere to overseas Vietnamese (OVs) living, working and studying in the country. 10 VietnamPlus | 03/02/2024 18:33 Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2024 to gather 100 prominent Vietnamese The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2024 (VGLF 2024) will take place from March 30-31 in Paris, expecting 100 prominent Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin individuals with global influence in all fields from over 20 countries and territories worldwide. 11 VietnamPlus | 03/02/2024 18:17 Clipper Round World Yacht Race’s sailing teams leaves Quang Ninh, starting 8th leg All sailing teams competing in the 2023-2024 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 2023-2024 left Ha Long International Cruise Port in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on March 2, officially setting sail for the 5th leg to Jiuzhou Port (Zhuhai city in China’s Guangdong province). 12 Vietnam news | 03/02/2024 11:41 Politburo wants full steam ahead for rail routes, metros in big cities The Politburo sets a goal of having infrastructure appropriate for a developing but industrial country with high per capita income by 2030, and completing key and major national infrastructure projects that connect the country with the region and world. 13 Vietnam news | 03/02/2024 11:39 HCM City to bolster grassroots healthcare HCM City is committed to investing in grassroots healthcare with a focus on the mental and physical health of its citizens and address issues related to an aging population. 14 Vietnam news | 03/02/2024 08:11 Traffic accidents, fires, explosions and environmental violations increased during Tết holiday In one month, from January 15 to February 14, there were 2,421 traffic accidents nation-wide, including 1,583 traffic collisions, causing 1,013 deaths and nearly 2,000 injuries. 15 VietnamPlus | 03/01/2024 22:12 Bulgaria's National Day marked in HCM City The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations and the Bulgarian Embassy in Vietnam on March 1 co-organised a ceremony to mark Bulgaria's National Day (March 3,1878-2024) in the southern metropolis. 16 VietnamPlus | 03/01/2024 21:46 PM urges action against sand shortage for Mekong Delta infrastructure projects In a written response to a lawmaker's inquiry on March 1, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed ministries, agencies, and localities to address challenges hindering the timely supply of materials, particularly sand, for infrastructure projects in the Mekong Delta. 17 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 18:34 Five squares to be built around Thiền Quang Lake in Hà Nội In the survey by the People's Committee of Nguyễn Du Ward, a majority of participants are in favour of the scheme and the construction of the Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Central Squares around the lake. 18 VietnamPlus | 03/01/2024 18:17 Project supports HCM City children, adolescents in gender equality issues The Ho Chi Minh City Association for Protection of Child Rights and the Save the Children International in Vietnam on March 1 launched a project “Rainbow Voice - Gender and gender equality issues in implementing programmes to support children and adolescents”. 19 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 17:18 Phú Quốc approved to become island city The Prime Minister has just approved the General Planning Project of Phú Quốc City until 2040, aiming to develop Phú Quốc into a city. 20 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 17:13 Southern province Cà Mau reports first case of mpox The Cà Mau Center for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the southernmost province of Cà Mau. 208 209 210 211 212