Hundreds of rare baby turtles returned to sea

Nui Chua National Park in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has rescued and returned to sea more than 800 rare baby sea turtles and four adult sea turtles of different species.

Gov’t commits to gaining 2.5%-GDP growth target

While Vietnam continues to pursue the dual target of containing the pandemic and boosting economic recovery, protecting people’s lives remain the government’s utmost priority, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

Antimicrobial resistance increases in VN, mostly due to antibiotic overuse

A 56-year-old patient from Binh Thuan Province was hospitalised recently at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in HCM City for prolonged fever and diarrhoea.

Wind power developers worried about low electricity price

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed continuing the FIT (feed in tariff) for wind power, but lowering the tariff by 20 percent, causing concern among wind power developers.

PM calls for upholding UN’s central role in pushing back Covid-19

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for upholding the central role of the UN, stepping up policy coordination, taking collective action, and championing international cooperation and multilateral efforts in pushing back the Covid-19 pandemic.

The more autonomous universities are, the higher rankings they receive

Statistics show that universities with high positions in rankings have more autonomy in governance, organizational structure, finance, and academic freedom.

Music festival to raise funds for needy children

The HCWA Fundraiser Music Festival will be held at Saigon Outcast and Soma on December 12 to raise funds for the city's oldest charity organisations for children.

VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 5

Plan to implement ASEAN convention on anti-human trafficking adopted

Creating 'digital trust' with Make in Vietnam open-technology products

Vietnam has become one of the first countries in the world commercializing 5G on a trial basis. Software engineers have made a great contribution to the achievement as Vietnam’s 5G network will use open standards.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 5

Int’l sourcing expo Vietnam slated for December 18-22 targeting Australia

New ways of doing things in the fight against drugs

Senior Colonel Nguyen Van Hau, Deputy Director of the Investigation Police Department, under the Ministry of Public Security, speaks on the need for strong co-operation from the political system and the people in the fight against drug trafficking.

Mekong Delta faces decline in wild birds, fish and plants

The number of species of wild birds, fish, and plants in the Mekong Delta has fallen rapidly in recent years because of a decline in food resources and natural habitats.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel - the lost treasure

Since the meaningful historical relics were unveiled, the entire ruins of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel have been well preserved and introduced to the public.

Technology empowers people with disabilities

Twenty-two people with visual impairments are attending a digital business training and coaching course for four months in Hanoi to help them adapt to the fourth industrial revolution and co-exist with COVID-19.

Few construction works are green

Only 155 construction works have been certified as green as of Q3 2020, according to IFC, a modest number compared with other Southeast Asian countries and the rest of the world.

Vietnam promotes conservation and protection of wetlands

The establishment of two new wetland protected areas (WPAs) – Thai Thuy WPA in Thai Binh and Tam Giang-Cau Hai WPA in Thua Thien-Hue, were seen as positive major outcomes 

Vietnam emerged among world’s largest market for wind power development

Across the first half of 2020, the government approved an additional 91 wind energy projects, onshore and offshore, with a total capacity of over 7GW.

Contemporary dance presented at Japan Foundation Center

A contemporary dance entitled IntraStorm will debut at the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam at 7.30pm on Sunday.

Apps, technology use improve traffic management in HCM City

HCM City aims to improve traffic order and safety and reduce the number of traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries by 5 per cent by 2025, the chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong, has said.

Early Christmas atmosphere on Hanoi streets

These days, it is easy to see the Christmas atmosphere on lots of streets in Hanoi.

Da Lat’s first opera house opens

The Da Lat Opera House, the first concert theatre in the  resort city of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, will open next week.

Ministry drafts new regulation, tightens control over multi-level marketing activities

Though the number of MLM (multi-level marketing) businesses has decreased, the revenue of these businesses has risen rapidly. Disguised MLMs are still challenging management agencies.

Da Nang fishermen celebrate big post-storm catches

Fishermen in Danang City and other provinces have returned with bountiful catches after the recent storms ravaged the central region.

Vietnam to legalize use of sparklers as Tet approaches

Using sparklers is long-lasting habit of people in Vietnam, mostly on the biggest holiday – Tet.

Policy on condotel transfer could be exploited for illegal profit

According to the Ministry of Construction (MOC), the purchase and sale of condotels must observe the laws on real estate because condotels are considered a kind of construction work.