Student’s death raises alarm about school violence

According to the latest data from the Ministry of Education and Training, there are nearly 1,600 cases of students fighting inside and outside the school each year. One out of 11,000 students is forced to drop out because of fighting each year.

Steady progress in in-vitro fertilization technology in Vietnam

More than 16,300 babies have been born via the in vitro fertilization (IVF) service at Ho Chi Minh City-based Tu Du Obstetric Hospital since the first three cases were successfully conducted 25 years ago.

Domestic airlines plan to receive new aircraft this year

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has made a proposal to the Ministry of Transport allowing domestic airlines to add more aircraft this year in a bid to meet people’s increasing travel demand and to take advantage of market recovery globally.

Businesses still unable to build strong brands for farm produce

While other countries have successfully built brand ecosystems valued at tens of billions of dong, Vietnam’s farm produce is still mainly exported in the raw state.

Viettel gets four new patents from the US

In the first four months of the year, Viettel was granted four new exclusive patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), bringing its total patent granted in the world’s most demanding market to 23.

Consumer credit needs legal framework: Experts

It is critical to develop a proper legal framework for consumer credit to protect the legitimate rights of both borrowers and lenders, experts have said.

New-generation cigarette use on the rise: official

The trading of new-generation tobacco products is popular around the world in recent years, leading to an increase in the rate of new-generation cigarette use, especially among the young.

HCM City boasts potential in flower, ornamental plant production: Experts

Ho Chi Minh City has great potential in producing flowers and ornamental plants for export, heard a conference held by the municipal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on April 27.

VN businesses invest $9 billion in green growth, development

The corporate sector, including both FDI and domestic enterprises, has invested about 9 billion USD in fields related to green growth and green development.

Granting ID cards to children under 14 helps save thousands of billions of VND

The new policy on issuing ID cards for children under 14 included in the bill has been approved by the Government.

VN among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills

Vietnam is among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills, according to a new UNICEF analysis which was issued on International Day of Girls in ICT (April 27).

Vietnam strongly commits to ensuring human rights

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam, organised an international workshop on “Experience in reporting under the UPR mechanism.”

Over 1,000 journalists registered to cover SEA Games 32

As of April 27, a total of 1,237 journalists have registered to cover the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) and the 12th ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia.

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral’s crosses to be restored in Belgium

Two rusty giant and eight small crosses at the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral in the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City will be sent to Belgium for restoration.

24.6 million health insurance searches conducted using citizen ID chip numbers

More than 24.6 million searches for health insurance information have been conducted utilising chip-based citizen identity card numbers.

Hanoi ranks among top 10 in exports in 2022: report

Hanoi was named among the country’s top 10 localities in exports in 2022 in the latest annual report on imports and exports unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Trae (MoIT) on April 27.

Vietnam’s NA signs cooperation agreement for first time with Uruguay parliament

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, Speaker of the Senate and Vice President of Uruguay Beatriz Argimon, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Uruguay Sebastian Andujar on April 27 signed a cooperation agreement between the two parliaments.

Relieve stress and fatigue with green tea

Green tea with ECGC compound and vitamin C added will quench thirst but also helps young people relieve stress, cool down their lives over exploration trips.

Vietnam to simplify work permit for foreign businesses and workers

Vietnam pledged to facilitate foreign companies and workers to obtain work permits.

Policies take effect in Vietnam in May 2023

A string of fresh policies on land management, procedures for collection and payment of fines, investment of state capital in enterprises shall come into effect in May.

Vietnam boosts travel through aviation, tourism cooperation

Airline promotional programs are critical in stimulating tourism demand because of the pandemic's impact on travel spending.

Latest online scams taking advantage of current social events, state policies

The Public Security Ministry has just warned that scamming tricks of criminals are blooming in accordance with the newest social events and state policies in the country, especially during the approaching holiday.

Low-income people hard to buy social housing apartments now

Van Hung, 40, a security guard living in Hanoi, has not been able to buy a social housing apartment despite three months of trying.

Lacking workers, IT firms hire economics graduates

The CEO of a tech firm in Da Nang said the number of information technology (IT) workers now available in the market can satisfy only 50 percent of total demand.

Hands-on recreational services in Hoi An during upcoming five-day break

Where are you planning to go during the coming five-day break, starting April 29. If not, he ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam would be a good choice as it offers real hands-on experiences.