Society VNA southern branch co-operates with Trà Vinh University Vietnam News Agency's southern branch has signed a collaboration agreement with Trà Vinh University on October 16 in Trà Vinh Province on brand promotion and facilitating international co-operation. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam to train 35,000 skilled workers for high-speed, urban rail projects in next 5 years 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Young physicians help Nghệ An Province overcome typhoon consequences 5 hours ago | Vietnam news Clean water be core foundation for sustainable agriculture 5 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 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). 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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”. 9 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. 10 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. 11 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 16:46 Phú Quốc requested to clarify the case of 292 'abandoned' Taiwanese tourists The National Tourism Agency of Việt Nam is collecting information for an upcoming meeting with representatives from the Department of Economic and Cultural Affairs of Taipei City (Taiwan, China). 12 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 16:37 Chinese tourists to Việt Nam increase significantly in first two months The Chinese visitors reached 300,000 in February. 13 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 16:30 Knife-wielding man bursts into kindergarten in Tiền Giang Initial reports said he was suspected to be under the influence of drugs. 14 VietnamPlus | 03/01/2024 15:27 Binh Phuoc dispatches team on search for remains of Vietnamese soldiers, experts in Cambodia A ceremony to start the search for, collection and repatriation of remains of Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts who laid down their lives during wartime in Cambodia, in the 2023 – 2024 dry season (the second phase), was held at the Hoa Lu International Border Gate in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on March 1. 15 VietnamPlus | 03/01/2024 15:25 Vietnamese tourism sees positive recovery Vietnam welcomed more than 3 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2024, up 68.7% year-on-year, and equivalent to 98.5% of the figure recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the General Statistics Office. 16 VietnamPlus | 03/01/2024 15:24 Over 5,000 people to join HCM City Ao Dai festival Over 5,000 people from all walks of life will join various activities during the 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai (long dress) Festival from March 7-17, the event’s organising board announced on March 1. 17 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 14:26 Hà Nội allows West Lake to operate water sports and leisure services An ambitious development plan to breathe new life into the West Lake area has been given the green light. The programme includes permitting more water sports on the lake itself and allowing more leisure services, including golf courses, to be built. 18 VietnamPlus | 03/01/2024 14:15 Northern localities team up to attract more tourists Last year, northern localities enjoyed flourishing tourism while many destinations in this region won international awards and recognition, greatly contributing to Vietnam’s tourism development. 19 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 13:19 HCM City pledges to help strengthen VN – Japan ties HCM City vows to help strengthen the Việt Nam - Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World, part of the 64th birthday celebration of the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito (February 23), held on the evening of February 29. 20 Vietnam news | 03/01/2024 11:02 HCM City to host Arbitration - Mediation Symposium 2024 The Arbitration – Mediation Symposium 2024, themed “Third parties and influences on arbitral proceedings”, will take place in HCM City from March 22 to April 11, according to the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC). 272 273 274 275 276