Signs of improved world economy encourage Vietnam’s businesses

Domestic industrial production is still facing challenges, but Vietnam’s businesses are optimistic as they see signs of improvement in the global economy.

Land for tourism development should be of higher priority

If localities had identified tourism as a key local economic engine, then tourism projects should be granted their appropriate standing among the socio-economic development priorities.

Challenges in promoting employment among urban elderly in Vietnam

In the context of improved healthcare and increased life expectancy, the issue of suitable employment for the elderly needs to be addressed proactively through labour and employment policies.

Population of untrained workers remains high

According to the Social Committee of the National Assembly, the population of untrained workers remains high with about 38 million workers not receiving professional and technical training.

Co Tu thanksgiving ceremony for wife’s parents

The Co Tu ethnic group has many special rituals and customs, including a thanksgiving ceremony for the parents of one’s wife that honors family morality and demonstrates the son-in-law’s filial piety towards his wife’s family.

Binh Duong to build 15 more industrial parks

These parks will be constructed on a total area of ​​more than 10,000 hectares to meet the requirements of attracting investment projects.

Parklife: Cuc Phuong one of Asia’s top national parks

Cuc Phuong National Park in northern Vietnam has been honored as Asia’s Leading National Park for the fifth consecutive year.

First direct Manila-Danang air route to be launched in December

The first direct air route linking Manila in the Philippines and Danang has been scheduled to be launched in December this year.

Most local monkeypox cases have infectious syndrome caused by HIV

The nation has so far documented a total of 22 monkeypox infections, with two of them having their source of transmission outside of the country.

Whitmore’s disease kills woman in Quang Nam

Quang Nam province's Department of Health announced on October 23 the death of a woman after contracting an infectious disease called melioidosis, also known as Whitmore's disease.

Border guards in central Vietnam search for missing Korean

The Cua Dai border guard force stated on October 23 that they are in the process of searching for a missing Korean man who had been enjoying a beach swim in Cam An ward of Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam.

Vietnam secures second medal at Asian Para Games 2023

Powerlifter Nguyen Binh An on October 23 secured a bronze at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, marking the second medal for the Vietnamese sport delegation.

Vietnam may reach at least 10 of 15 targets for this year: PM

On the basis of the nine-month results, Vietnam may achieve at least 10 of the 15 targets set for this year, including all the social targets, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on October 23.

Over VND5 trillion proposed for disaster-hit regions

The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has proposed the Prime Minister earmark US$208.3 million to support 30 provinces affected by disasters and help relocate households in disaster-prone areas.

Vietnam secures first medal at Asian Para Games 2023

Powerlifter Le Van Cong on October 23 won the first medal for Vietnam at the ongoing 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China.

'Gender equality in digital transformation in VN: Opportunities and challenges'

According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), female workers account for about 37% of the workforce in the technology sector in Vietnam, higher than in the world average (25%).

Joining hands to protect children from harmful information on the Internet

Vietnamese law has regulations on children's privacy and confidentiality. Regulations need to be converted into knowledge and skills of children and parents.

Ha Giang aims to bring Shan Tuyet tea to the world market

Shan Tuyet tea has become a key crop in the agricultural restructuring plan of Ha Giang province.

Cheapest pork-meatball bread in Vietnam sold by 87-year-old woman

The bread sidewalk vending stall of Grandmother Sau, 87, has been in Binh Duong for many decades. She sells the cheapest bread product in Vietnam.

Man arrested for trafficking 18,000 drug pills across Vietnam-Laos border

The suspect confessed that the seized items were synthetic drugs he had purchased from an unidentified Laotian individual across the border, with the intent of transporting them to Dong Ha City in Quang Tri Province for profit.

Of 20 monkeypox cases, 18 diagnosed with B20

The Ho Chi Minh City’s health sector is treating 20 cases of monkeypox at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, including 18 cases diagnosed with B20 as of October 22.

Vietnamese Gov't targets GDP growth target at 6-6.5% in 2024

The Government has set GDP growth target at 6-6.5 percent in 2024, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told legislators on Monday.

Hanoi records fourth death caused by dengue virus this year

The capital has seen another death caused by dengue fever this year amid infections continuing to rise in the city, according to the figures released by the municipal Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Bear rescued from two-decade captivity in HCM City

Ninh Binh Bear Sanctuary announced on October 22 that they have received an Asiatic black bear which was previously rescued from a farm in HCM City.

Education ministry proposes development plan for students with disabilities

Only 2.9 per cent of schools were designed to provide access for disabled children, and just 9.9 per cent had sanitary facilities suitable for people with disabilities.