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Vietnamese citizens advised to be cautious when signing contracts to work abroad

The Department of Overseas Labour (DOLAB) under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on October 21 offered recommendations to ensure Vietnamese guest workers work legally, safely and effectively in foreign countries.

Vietnam needs to address severe acute malnutrition in children

Ninety percent of children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Vietnam remain untreated, said Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative to Vietnam, who called for policies and laws to enable it.

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program 2023 announced

The US Mission in Vietnam seeks qualified candidates for the 2023 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program in the field of Game Design and Development.

Ha Tinh’s coastal forest ruined by storm

A coastal forest in the central province of Ha Tinh has been seriously damaged by the recent storm.

Child bird flu patient escapes critical condition

A five-year-old child in the northern province of Phu Tho infected with A/H5 avian flu has escaped critical condition.

Dantri/DTiNews readers support flood-hit people in Nghe An

Dantri/DTiNews readers had donated VD135 million (USD5,443) for people in the central province of Nghe An’s Ky Son District after a recent severe flash flood.

Visit Vietnam Year 2023 promotes green tourism

The south-central province of Binh Thuan will host the Visit Vietnam Year 2023 with the focus on promoting green tourism.

Budget revenue forecast 14.3 per cent higher than plan this year

Budget revenue was forecast to be 14.3 per cent higher than the plan this year but the structure lacked stability as the increase was mainly from land-related revenues.

Hanoi to host International Guitar Festival

The fourth International Guitar Festival and Competition will be held from November 18 to 20 at the Kim Dong Theater in Hanoi, with the event set to attract a huge number of domestic and foreign artists.

Ceremony marks 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s UN membership

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres co-chaired a ceremony commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership in the UN (September 20, 1977 – 2022) in Hanoi.

Pakistan welcomes being dropped from money watch list

Pakistan was taken off a global money laundering watchlist on Friday, officials said, a move Islamabad hopes will ease foreign investment and boost the country's beleaguered economy.

President of Cambodian Senate to pay official to Vietnam next week

President of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum will lead a high-ranking delegation to pay an official visit to Vietnam from October 24-26.

Tropical low-pressure front forecasted to hit the East Sea

A tropical low-pressure front has been forecasted to affect the East Sea from this evening, including the Paracel Islands.

Vietnam conducts over 261 million Covid-19 doses

Vietnam has conducted over 261 million Covid-19 doses as of Friday while the country confirmed an additional 582 new infections the same day, according to the Ministry of Health.

Petroleum prices slightly increase

Prices of petroleum products have slightly risen from 3 pm today, October 21.

Supporting industries have ample room for improvement

Most Vietnamese firms operating in supporting industries are technologically and managerially underdeveloped, according to insiders.

Hanoi approves pilot of e-bike sharing model serving BRT passengers

The Hanoi Department of Transport has given the green light to the pilot of an electric two-wheeler sharing model to facilitate the transit of bus rapid transit (BRT) passengers.

Vietnam to import additional 1.50 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines for children

Vietnam is going to import some 1.50 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines for children to address the vaccine shortages in many localities, especially HCM City.

'Robbing women': Japan's sperm donation law spurs controversy

Satoko Nagamura and her girlfriend conceived their son with donated sperm, but new legislation in Japan could effectively outlaw the procedure for lesbian couples and single women.

UN Secretary-General begins official visit to Vietnam

Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres arrived in Hanoi, beginning an official visit to Vietnam from October 21-22 at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

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