A programme specifically designed for needy couples facing infertility issues is expected to help 100 couples to have the chance to expect their first child after unsuccessful attempts. Initiated in 2014, it has so far assisted nearly 500 couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). (Photo: tuoitre.vn) Initiated in 2014, it has so far assisted nearly 500 couples undergoing in...

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Van Thanh has proposed that Singapore consider the official acceptance of Vietnamese workers through its Visa Work Permit scheme. The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park in Binh Duong (Photo: VNA) Meeting Singaporean Senior Minister of State for Defence and Manpower Zaqy Mohamad in Hanoi on October 20, Thanh suggested that Singapore expand...

Vietnam has paid due attention to energy transition as part of efforts to respond to climate change, highlighted Vietnamese trade counselor in Thailand Le Huu Phuc while attending the third Asian and Pacific Energy Forum (APEF 2023) in Bangkok on October 16-20. Vietnamese trade counselor in Thailand Le Huu Phuc (R) at the third Asian and Pacific Energy...

The inspection delegation from the European Commission (EC) acknowledged and highly evaluated Vietnam’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, especially the Government and Prime Minister’s political resolve and direction, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien. Fishing vessels at My Tan port in Thanh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, the south...

An exhibition named “17 Faces of Action of Vietnam for Sustainable Development” opened at the Vietnam Women’s Museum on October 20. Delegates at “17 Faces of Action of Vietnam for Sustainable Development” exhibition (Photo: VNA) The exhibition is held within the framework of the "17 Faces of Action" initiative launched by Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva...

According to the Provincial Women's Union, on the morning of October 19, in Hanoi, on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the Founding of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20, 1930 - October 20, 2023), the Central Vietnam Women's Union organized a program to praise the excellent president of the national grassroots women's union in 2023, with the...

COVID-19 is no longer an infectious disease in Group A but downgraded to Group B from October 20, according to a decision issued on October 19 by the Ministry of Health (MoH). A health worker collects sample for COVID-19 testing. (Photo: VNA) With the downgrade, based on Point b of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 3...

Vietnam is ranked 59th in the 2023 Global Remote Work Index (GRWI), which evaluates the potential of 108 countries to qualify as top destinations for telecommuting. Vietnam has received good assessments for its internet quality, digital infrastructure, and breakthroughs in digital government. (Photo: tuoitre.vn) The Southeast Asian nation has received good assessments for its internet quality, digital infrastructure,...

A dialogue on preventing and responding to gender-based violence in cyberspace was held at FPT Hanoi University by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam on October 18. Illustrative image (Photo: VietnamPlus) MoLISA Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Ha told 400 FPT students that the strong development of technology...

Vietnam is striving to raise the rate of female officers in the country's peacekeeping force to 20% by 2025, Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien told a conference in Hanoi on October 19. Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien presents certificates of merit from the Minister of National...