Society National programmes deliver major gains in rural development and poverty reduction According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, by the end of 2025, the number of poor and near-poor households nationwide is expected to drop to over 1.250 million, meeting 52.49 per cent of the original target, and surpassing the National Assembly’s goal of halving poverty by 2.49 percentage points. 43 minutes ago | Vietnam news Vietnam News Agency launches multimedia platform 3 hours ago | Vietnam news 'Traffic but no readers': official warns of strategic failure in digital news 4 hours ago | Vietnam news Journalism brings not only hardship but also deep professional joy 5 hours ago | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 21:33 Canadian delegation explores low-emission, high-quality rice farming model in Cần Thơ The visit is intended to aid in the exchange information and promote dialogue between Việt Nam and Canada on sustainable agricultural development, contributing to efforts to address climate change challenges. 2 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 21:29 Nine newly-adopted laws, one ordinance made public 3 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 20:00 Hà Nội to celebrate new years with fireworks displays Hà Nội will host fireworks displays at five locations for New Year’s Eve 2025 and 30 locations for the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Snake, 2025. 4 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 18:42 Non-stop toll collection implemented at Nội Bài Int'l Airport from today Monitoring and data revealed that the move to cashless and ETC systems at both terminals worked well and made it quicker for those driving into the airport. 5 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 18:32 Nature-based initiatives key to mitigating climate change in Mekong Delta: WWF Nature-based initiatives are crucial to address the escalating impact of climate change in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, speakers said at a forum. 6 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 18:27 Việt Nam cooperates with Google to launch “Official Government Apps" feature Việt Nam is the first country to cooperate with Google in implementing this new initiative to enhance user protection against fraudulent activities and ensure online safety in Việt Nam. 7 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 15:41 Enhanced aviation security control applied during New Year holidays at all airports Level 1 aviation security measures will be in place from January 26 to February 2 2025. 8 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 14:41 Vietnam News Agency's southern branch to co-operate with Long An University of Economics and Industry Vietnam News Agency's southern branch signed a cooperation agreement with Long An University of Economics and Industry on December 19 in HCM City on workforce training and media promotion. 9 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 14:02 Another fatal case of rabies reported in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu The patient, born in 1991, resided in Phước Bình Hamlet, Phước Tỉnh Commune, Long Điền District, worked in slaughtering dogs and cats and ran a dog and cat meat restaurant in Phước Hưng Commune. 10 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 14:00 Red Sunday blood donation campaign to begin Dec 29 The Red Sunday programme is one of Việt Nam’s three major blood donation events of the year, along with the Red Spring and Red Journey festivals. 11 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 13:57 Massive drug trafficking ring from Cambodia, Laos to Việt Nam busted Police say Lý Thành Hữu has changed his smuggling routes many times to evade the authorities. 12 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 10:21 Việt Nam advances towards circular agriculture with plant health programme expansion To build a sustainable and modern agricultural sector by 2030, with a vision towards 2050, localities must focus on expanding advanced production models. 13 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 09:39 Việt Nam aims high with global education integration scheme until 2030 The scheme targets having at least 10 administrative units join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities by 2030, and integrating foreign curricula into preschools and general education establishments in five more cities and provinces. 14 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 08:17 Việt Nam restructures provincial departments for efficiency, capping numbers at 14 The Departments of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs will merge with the Department of Internal Affairs to establish the Department of Internal Affairs and Labour. 15 Vietnam news | 12/20/2024 08:04 3,000 facilities ready for motorcycle emissions testing Many existing vehicle inspection centres, motorcycle service shops, and authorised dealerships will be used for the testing. This approach reduces investment costs and makes testing more accessible to everyone. 16 Vietnam news | 12/19/2024 22:32 Two climate change adaptation projects worth $12-million launched in Thừa Thiên-Huế These projects aim to enhance climate resilience of local authorities and residents while improving access to inclusive finance, marking a key milestone in the province’s sustainable development journey. 17 Vietnam news | 12/19/2024 20:56 National fund supports 118,000 children in 2024 The National Fund for Vietnamese Children raised over VNĐ116 billion (approximately US$4.5 million) and supported more than 118,000 children in 2024, adding that the fund's accomplishments have substantially contributed to advancing child care and ensuring social welfare. 18 Vietnam news | 12/19/2024 13:49 Two victims in critical condition following café arson that killed 11 in Hà Nội Four victims of the fire are being treated, including three suffering from smoke inhalation at E Hospital and one with severe burns at 198 Military Hospital. 19 Vietnam news | 12/19/2024 12:07 Bắc Giang City advances towards a green and smart future Officials are raising awareness about green-smart urban development among residents and government agencies. Collaboration with provincial departments is underway to implement special mechanisms for urban planning during the 2021-2030 period. 20 Vietnam news | 12/19/2024 08:08 Khánh Hòa emerges as Việt Nam's aquaculture hub The province has long been home to numerous scientific research institutions focused on marine and ocean studies, while local communities have been engaged in seafood farming for generations. 71 72 73 74 75