Society

Community-based organisations share contributions to addressing domestic violence

Representatives from social and community-based organisations today shared with the National Assembly Deputies in Hanoi their activities in addressing domestic violence and discussed mechanism to join forces in tackling domestic violence for Viet Nam.

Australian travel agencies survey destinations in Binh Thuan

A group of about 20 buyers from travel agencies in Australia took a famtrip to the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan from September 10 – 12.

Ministry and USAID sign MOU to expand cooperation in higher education

The United States Agency for International Development has announced that it has signed its first-ever Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education and Training to improve the quality of Vietnamese higher education.

Petroleum prices decrease

Retail petroleum prices declined from 3 pm on September 12 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Many karaokes deserted after rash of fatal fires

Many karaoke parlours in Hanoi have attracted fewer customers following recent karaoke fires.

Additional 2,013 new Covid-19 cases confirmed on Monday

An additional 2,013 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Monday, raising the national tally to over 11.44 million, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam receives additional 1.5 million doses of Pfizer vaccines

Vietnam on Monday received approximately 1.5 million doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for children aged 12 and above, according to National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology.

Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue held in Hanoi

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieu. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Dr. Ely Ratner, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, co-chaired the Vietnam-US defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on September 12.

Footballers depart for Indonesia for AFC U20 Asian Cup’s qualifiers

Vietnamese footballers departed for Indonesia on September 12 for the qualifiers of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023 hosted by Indonesia.

Sơn Trà peninsula develops eco-tourism

The first mural zone was introduced at Mân Thái Ward – an ancient fishing village since 1735 – in the Sơn Trà peninsula after five months of decoration, setting up the development of a community-based tourism project.

HCM City airport public bus route re-opens

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has just announced the reopening of bus route 109 which connects the city centre and Tan Son Nhat Airport from September 13.

Nine-month flight ban for smoking fine refuser

A man in Hanoi has been banned from flying for nine months after failing to pay a fine for smoking on a domestic flight last month.

President of Cambodian NA pays official visit to Vietnam

President of the Cambodian National Assembly Samdech Heng Samrin is paying an official visit to Vietnam from September 12 to 14 at the invitation of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Son La proposes airport construction

The northern mountainous province of Son La has proposed adding Moc Chau Airport to the national airport development plan until 2050.

What's on September 12-18/2022

Over 34,800 Covid-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Sunday

More than 34,800 more Covid-19 patients were released from hospitals after recovering from the disease in Vietnam on Sunday while the country confirmed an additional 1,643 new infections, according to the Ministry of Health.

HCM City seeks investors for wastewater treatment projects

HCM City is calling for investment in six planned wastewater treatment projects to treat about three million cubic metres (cu.m) of wastewater a day in the city.

First-ever rescue drill of Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia troops

The first-ever joint rescue drill organised by the Ministries of National Defense of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia began on Saturday in Naxaythong District, Vientiane City in Laos.

Hanoi displays 29 royal treasures

Hanoi has selected 29 outstanding artifacts from among the millions of artifacts unearthed at Thang Long Imperial Citadel to introduce to the public.

Project to develop international merchant fleet in the pipeline

The Ministry of Transport’s Vietnam Maritime Administration (VinaMarine) is collecting feedback from other ministries and agencies on a draft project to develop Vietnam’s international merchant fleet.

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