Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has called for drastic measures to accelerate construction of a railway built by China Railway Bureau Group 6 in Hanoi. Mr. Hai made the request on Dec 28 while inspecting the construction site of the...
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) provided a combined $250 million aid to Vietnam in 2013 to help the country boost its socio-economic development. The amount was distributed to healthcare, education, environment, socio-economic development and...
The law on prevention and control of the harmful effects of tobacco came into force last May, but its enforcement leaves much to be desired. People puffing at cigarettes are a common sight in many public places such as bus and train stations,...
Eleven guests sat down on December 31 for the longest online forum ever held in Vietnam to answer more than 2,000 questions from people all over the country, the Tuoi Tre newspaper reported. The 10-hour forum, which was hosted by Tuoi Tre (Youth)...
Vietnam has attracted nearly $51.14 million in three foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in clean water supply and waste treatment this year, compared to $510,000 in 2012, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The figure,...
Natural disasters caused a damage worth VND30 trillion ($1.4 billion) to Vietnam in 2013, doubling that in the previous year. The natural calamities also left 313 dead and 1,150 others injured. The National Center for Hydro-meteorological...
Vietnam is expected to allocate VND6 trillion ($285.7 million) from state budget for education and training next year, down 10% from 2013, said Deputy Minister of Education and Training Bui Van Ga. The fund for the sector’s regular spending and...
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has issued a call to action at the third Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (VAVA) conference in Hanoi on December 24, urging the organization to step up its struggles for justice. Deputy PM Dam...
President Truong Tan Sang has praised the Viet Nam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (AO) and dioxin (VAVA) for its efforts in support of victims of the war-time toxin. During a meeting with the association Dec 24, President Sang asked members...
Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan has lauded the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin (VAVA) for its strenuous efforts in support of AO victims over the past 10 years. At a ceremony...
