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Huge losses prompt calls for mandatory agricultural insurance with bank loans

After the devastating impacts of Typhoon Yagi, experts propose making agricultural insurance mandatory when obtaining bank loans, aiming to provide a lifeline to farmers facing catastrophic losses.

General Secretary and President To Lam advocates for global unity at UN Assembly

At the UN headquarters in New York, General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a compelling message advocating for strengthened multilateralism and collaborative efforts to build a peaceful, stable, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Debate over exit ban for business owners with tax debt: A fair solution?

Recent cases of exit bans for unpaid taxes have highlighted concerns among business owners, especially those who face such measures over minor or disputed debts.

Typhoon Yagi costs Northern Vietnam transportation infrastructure VND3 trillion

Typhoon Yagi, the most potent storm to hit Vietnam in 70 years, has left a trail of destruction across Northern provinces, particularly damaging transportation infrastructure.

Private enterprises meet to discuss period of 'nation’s rise'

The meeting between the Government Standing Committee and private enterprises on September 21 is a special event during a special development period.

Olympiad winner is top scorer on residency exam at medical university

Tran Thi Minh Anh, who scored first on the residency exam at the Hanoi University of Medicine, was the gold medalist at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) six years ago.

Vietnam’s military peacekeepers head to africa on Australian aircraft

On the morning of September 24, Vietnam deployed its Level 2 Field Hospital No. 6 and Engineering Unit No. 3 to United Nations peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and Abyei, with support from the Australian military.

After Typhoon Yagi, agricultural insurance debate resurfaces

The recent storm caused an estimated VND2.5 trillion in damages to 23,595 hectares of aquaculture farms, with over 22,000 livestock and more than 3 million poultry dead. Despite these heavy losses, most farmers had no agricultural insurance coverage.

Vietnam and the US: A strategic partnership built on unimaginable progress

In a policy address at Columbia University, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized Vietnam's commitment to global cooperation and the nation's readiness to contribute to world peace and development.

General Secretary and President: Vietnam ready for historic leap

In a meeting with scholars and experts at Columbia University, General Secretary and President To Lam outlined Vietnam's commitment to technological and social advancement.

Mekong Delta farmers set to receive $40 million in carbon credit payments

Farmers in the Mekong Delta will receive close to 1,000 billion VND ($40 million) from the carbon credit program tied to Vietnam's 1-million-hectare high-quality rice project, with funding support from the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility.

Hanoi mother gives birth to 5 children in 7 years, spends VND50 million a month

Thuy, a 29-year-old mother in Hanoi, said she and her husband intentionally planned to have five babies within seven years after they were married in 2017.

Farmers struggle with massive debt after losing everything to storm Yagi

After the devastation caused by Storm Yagi, thousands of farmers in Vietnam are left with nothing but debt, as their livestock, fish farms, and crops have been completely wiped out.

Nude paintings in Vietnam: Time for a 'revolution' in art

Many artists are steadfast in their commitment to nude art, despite ongoing prejudice. They continue to create and showcase their work, striving to elevate this genre of art.

Opportunities plentiful in international market: NTQ Solution

Opportunities always exist, even in a difficult market like Hong Kong (China), where some Vietnam’s technology firms have succeeded.

Tech firms help farmers sell tea via e-commerce

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung says that if farmers are accompanied by tech firms, tea production and distribution will improve, bringing higher profits to farmers.

VN to exploit seaweed reserves, a giant carbon reservoir

Vietnam’s total seaweed cultivation area, which is about 1 million hectares, is considered a vast new natural resource. People not only use seaweed to make medicines and food, but can also sell carbon credits at high prices.

When will HCM City have enough radiopharmaceuticals for cancer patients?

Ho Chi Minh City is currently facing a critical shortage of radiopharmaceuticals needed for PET/CT scans, crucial in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Vietnamese youth marry later, have fewer children

Vietnamese are marrying later and having fewer children, according to Pham Vu Hoang, deputy head of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) General Department of Population.

Welcoming film crews, localities see number of tourists soar 200%

The geographic locations used as settings in famous movies often become attractive destinations for tourists. However, while Thailand can receive 100 film crews each year, Vietnam receives only a modest number.