Vietnam will investigate and evaluate biodiversity, aquatic resources, and the habitat of aquatic species in Vietnam's waters, including deep sea areas, shallow waters, and underground water areas, under the national programme on protecting and developing aquatic resources until 2030 approved recently by the Prime Minister. Illustrative image (Photo: baodautu.vn) The programme requires that 100% of natural lakes, large...

The number of voluntary social insurance participants has risen 305 folds to 1.83 million since the policy was put in place in 2008, according to the Vietnam Social Security (VSS). About 18.26 million people have joined voluntary and compulsory social insurance, making up 39.25% of the total workforce. (Photo: VNA) It said about 18.26 million people have joined...

The Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS) will contribute to the building of Vietnam's strategic policies while actively strengthening bilateral relations, and attracting the UK Government-funded projects in the fields of research and science-technology, said its Chairman Prof. Nguyen Xuan Huan. Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long speaks at the Lunar New Year gathering...

Over the past years, the northern province of Lang Son has actively promoted the effectiveness of friendly exchanges, and cooperation programmes and mechanisms with China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Tourists visit landmark 1116 at Huu Nghi border gate in Lang Son province. (Photo: VNA) Agencies and localities of both sides have maintained regular exchanges and concretised cooperation contents. Lang...

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision approving a plan to turn Thua Thien Hue into a centrally run city by 2025 and a typical heritage city of Vietnam by 2030. Thua Thien-Hue strives to become centrally run city by 2025 (Photo: cand.com.vn) To realise the goal, Thua Thien Hue will develop synchronous and modern infrastructure,...

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung visited and held a working session with Vietnam News Agency (VNA) at its headquarters in Hanoi on February 15, the first official day back to work following the Lunar New Year break. VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang welcomes Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung (Photo: VNA) Reporting at...

The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) recorded 1,269 blood and 359 platelet donors from February 8-14, higher than the previous years. The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) recorded 1,269 blood and 359 platelet donors from February 8-14. (Photo: VNA) On a daily average, over 230 people came to the NIHBT to donate...

Ho Chi Minh City and Son La city in the northern mountainous province of the same name have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) as announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on February 14. The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is an international network comprising cities that successfully promote...

With the motto "Nobody left behind", "Tet for every family", currently, all levels, sectors, unions, businesses, organizations and benefactors in the province have been visiting, presenting gifts, joining hands to support a better Tet for the poor, near-poor, people with extremely difficult circumstances, people under social protection, people with meritorious service, families under preferential policies in the province. A...

Three students of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) are attending the 19th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition (ICCMC-19) at the headquarters of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, France from February 5-10. Three students of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) attends the 19th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition (ICCMC-19) in Paris, France. (Photo: VNA) The...