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Organization to buy forest carbon credit for $10/ton of CO2

Under an agreement, Vietnam will transfer to LEAF/Emergent 5.15 million tons of CO2 in reduced emissions from forests in the south central region and Central Highlands to 2026. The price is at least $10 per ton of CO2.

Transplant operations from deceased donors in VN remain limited

The rate of organ donation from deceased people in Việt Nam remains modest compared to other countries, leaving demand for organs still far exceeding supply.

Hair-raising artworks a cut above the rest

There are many different types of materials that artists use to create their masterpieces, but one hairstylist’s work is a cut above the rest.

Hanoi police issue warning over summer camp scams

These accounts claim to be connected to military and police agencies across the country, and attract students by offering the chance to train with the People’s Army and People’s Public Security.

Hanoi launches more experiential tours

Hanoi is home to a number of cultural and historical sites that are considered valuable resources for tourism development.

Businesses tap opportunities to maintain fruit, vegetable exports

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export turnover reached an estimated 1.25 billion USD in the first quarter of 2024, up 27% over the same period in 2023, the General Department of Customs has reported.

Owners of multiple mobile SIMs checked

This is a necessary activity in controlling and managing the use of mobile SIMs in Việt Nam, to ensure legitimacy and minimise the situation of junk SIMs on the market.

3 killed, 1 injured in blast at cassava starch factory

The explosion happened around midnight Thursday due to an electrical short circuit in the facility’s packaging room.

Student dies from suspected food poisoning

The fifth-grader who died was a pupil at Vĩnh Tường Primary School in the coastal south-central province of Khánh Hòa.

Vietnamese man in Dak Lak contracts Whitmore disease

A man residing in the central highlands province of Dak Lak has been diagnosed with melioidosis, also known as Whitmore’s disease, according to a report from the Dak Lak Center for Disease Control.

Top 7 Vietnam Impressions 2023 announced

The Sai Gon Times magazine held a ceremony in An Giang on April 5 to announce the results of the "Top 7 Vietnam Impressions 2023” programme and launch the voting for Top 7 Vietnam Impressions 2024, contributing to promoting local tourism.

Ministry of Home Affairs approves five-day break

April 29 falls between the two holidays and the weekend, creating a broken holiday period.

Vietnam and China to sign new agreement on parliamentary cooperation

The National Assembly of Vietnam and the National People’s Congress of China will sign a new agreement on cooperation during the coming visit to China by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

Over 70 earthquakes reported nationwide during Q1

Vietnam recorded as many as 71 earthquakes nationwide from January 1 to March 31, with all of them hitting on small scales and not causing any risk of natural disaster.

Bamboo craftsmen bend with market to survive

Local artisans are working to develop ecotourism and sustainable crafts in Hội An Ancient Town.

HCM City to develop three more metro lines valued over US$5 billion

Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous locality and largest financial centre in Vietnam, is speeding up procedures to build three more metro lines with a total capital of more than US$5 billion alongside the two ongoing Metro lines No.1 and No.2.

Vietnam detects first human case infected with avian influenza subtype H9

The Ministry of Health has requested localities to strengthen avian influenza prevention measures after Vietnam recorded the first human infection with the subtype H9.

Vietnam exerts efforts to reverse biodiversity decline trend

In the face of biodiversity degradation risk, Vietnam has rolled out various measures, including completing the legal framework, to reverse the decline trend.

HoSE capitalisation in March rises by 3.1% year-on-year

The stock market capitalisation on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) reached over 5.22 quadrillion VND (208.5 million USD) in March of this year, marking a 3.1% increase from February and a substantial 23.1% increase from the end of 2023.

The volunteers who spend their own money to ‘enrich the ocean’

Diving in the deep sea sometimes for eight hours a day, Le Chien and other members of a volunteer group are "repairing and enriching" the ocean.