Việt Nam works with global partners to fight desertification In 1994, the UN General Assembly designated June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which aims to improve public awareness of drought and desertification and encourage the implementation of UN measures to fight the phenomena in hard-hit countries. 09:28 | 18/06/2024
Vietnam Airlines launches Việt Nam-Philippines route The national carrier will operate seven flights per week between the two Southeast Asian countries, four on the HCM City-Manila route and the remainder on the Hà Nội-Manila one. 09:03 | 18/06/2024
The silver economy, a billion dollar market in Việt Nam The number of elderly people is forecast to represent 17 per cent of the total population by 2030, rising to 25 per cent by 2050. 10:40 | 17/06/2024
Việt Nam calls for continued goodwill in implementation of UNCLOS 1982 Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Minh Vũ emphasised the need to address challenges and the importance in applying the 'Constitution of Oceans' - a comprehensive legal document that regulates all maritime activities of countries which is an important basis for the implementation of the UN goal on the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources. 14:33 | 13/06/2024
Việt Nam Seas and Islands Week and Action Month for the Environment 2024 launched Every citizen, business and organisation in society plays a vital role in land restoration, drought and desertification prevention, resource management, environmental protection and responding to climate change. 14:08 | 11/06/2024
UOB projects Việt Nam’s Q2 GDP growth rate to hit 6 per cent Singapore - based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has projected the economic growth rate of Việt Nam at 6 per cent in the second quarter of this year and for the full year on increasing chip-making demand, the recovery of Chinese and regional economies as well as ongoing supply chain shifts. 14:00 | 11/06/2024
Workshop highlights Việt Nam's potential for developing circular economy from rice by-products The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). 12:06 | 09/06/2024
Seminar seeks solutions to help Việt Nam achieve net-zero goal France is willing to collaborate with Việt Nam to enhance co-operation activities in the field of green development and net emission reduction through the provision of advanced technical solutions, as well as supporting Việt Nam in achieving net-zero emissions. 06:14 | 08/06/2024
Việt Nam shows great attention, efforts in ensuring labourers’ rights In Việt Nam, working and employment are among the basic rights of citizens which have received special attention from the Party and State and been written into law and implemented in real life. 10:18 | 07/06/2024
Việt Nam leads the region in attracting long-term investment into innovative start-ups Việt Nam currently has about 3,800 start-ups. 10:09 | 05/06/2024
