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Training human resources crucial for digital transformation

Vietnam is facing a significant shortage of human resources, both in quantity and quality, for occupations related to the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. As the nation is promoting the National Digital Transformation Programme to 2025, Vietnam aims

Lam Dong announces plan for tourism festival

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has announced the launching of its annual tourism festival.

HCM City to develop three more metro lines valued over US$5 billion

Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous locality and largest financial centre in Vietnam, is speeding up procedures to build three more metro lines with a total capital of more than US$5 billion alongside the two ongoing Metro lines

Transplant operations from deceased donors in Vietnam remain limited

The rate of organ donation from deceased people in Vietnam remains modest compared to other countries, leaving demand for organs still far exceeding supply.

Hanoi faces more hand, foot and mouth disease cases

Hanoi has witnessed a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease infections over the past two weeks.

NA Chairman leaves Hanoi for China official visit

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam left Hanoi on April 7 morning for a six-day official visit to China.

Five-day Reunification Day holiday proposed

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed a consecutive five-day Reunification Day and Labour Day holiday.

Ancient town to develop brand as non-smoking heritage site

The central Quảng Nam provincial culture, sports and tourism department, in co-operation with ancient town of Hội An, plans to develop the tourism hub as a ‘non-smoking’ and a ‘bicycle’ destination in the ‘green’ tourism promotion campaign.

HCM City to develop three more metro lines valued over US$5 billion

230-kilo wartime bomb found in Quang Binh

The 230-kilo MK82-bomb, which was left over from the American War, was found by an excavator driver on April 4 near the Nhat Le River in a crowded residential area of Dong Hoi City.

Hundreds of thousands to be screened for chronic diseases through AI platforms this year

Hundreds of thousands of people will be screened for cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases through AI platforms this year, and over 20,000 patients will be advised to undergo testing to assess chronic kidney disease.

Vietnam detects first human case infected with avian influenza subtype H9

The Ministry of Health has requested localities to strengthen avian influenza prevention measures after Vietnam recorded the first human infection with the subtype H9.

Over 70 earthquakes reported nationwide during Q1

Vietnam recorded as many as 71 earthquakes nationwide from January 1 to March 31, with all of them hitting on small scales and not causing any risk of natural disaster.

Mine clearance of unexploded ordnance continues in Vietnam

Efforts to settle the consequences of bombs and mines in 2024 will continue focusing on clearing bombs, mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the war and supporting victims, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Bison and other rare animals spotted at Ninh Thuan national park

Many bison and other rare animals have been spotted at Phuoc Binh National Park in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan through camera traps.

Rare python found in Thua Thien-Hue house

A rare python weighing around 18 kilos has been found slithering into a house in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Four arrested for illegally entering Laos

Four people including a Vietnamese and three Chinese nationals have just been arrested while attempting to enter Laos through a border path in the central province of Quang Tri.

Party leader of Vietnam extends New Year greetings to Laos, Cambodia

On the occasion of the Bunpimay Festival of Laos and the Chol Chnam Thmay Festival of Cambodia, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong has sent letters and flowers of greetings to

Vietjet to opens direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an

After two routes to Shanghai and Chengdu, Vietjet will open a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an (China) from April 29, becoming the airline flying directly from Vietnam to the ancient capital of Xi'an.

School student dies in food poisoning outbreak

The Nha Trang City Department of Education and Training confirmed on Friday morning that a fifth-grade student had died and many others suffered food poisoning after having breakfast at some food stalls near their school.

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