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Net zero tourism: Vietnam’s push to cut carbon emissions from travel

Vietnam's tourism industry is working to measure and reduce CO2 emissions from every tourist activity, moving closer to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Two children die monthly waiting for liver transplants at Children's Hospital 2

Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City is struggling with a severe shortage of organ donors, with over 100 children waiting for liver transplants and two dying each month from end-stage liver failure.

The untapped wealth of Vietnam: 20 billionaires in the shadows

Vietnam’s private enterprises have grown significantly, but they still lag behind global competitors. With around 20 hidden billionaires, experts say the country's private sector has room for much more expansion.

Taxation dept reconsiders tax-debt limit to prevent people from exiting country

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) said it would reconsider the level of tax debt that is required to prevent businesspeople from exiting the country.

South Korean travelers try ‘vitality boosting food’ in Da Nang

The Korean couple were surprised when seeing chao luon, or eel congee, selling everywhere in Da Nang at a very reasonable price, just VND30,000 per bowl. Eel is believed to improve vitality.

The increasingly high prices of land leave buyers empty-handed

The award price of VND133 million per sq m at a land auction in Hoai Duc district in Hanoi has stirred up the public as it was much higher than the starting price set by local authorities.

Quang Tri to sell carbon credits based on seaweed beds

With its important role in the ecosystem and environment, seaweed is believed to have value of $212,000 per hectare per annum. Seeing the great potential, Quang Tri wants to develop carbon credits from seaweed beds.

Air pollution in Hanoi is likely to persist until early next year

Air quality in Hanoi tends to worsen during the winter, experts said based on observations over the past several years.

Construction of Truong Sa Museum set to begin

The museum will be built on an area of 1.7ha at the boundary of the Gạc Ma Memorial Site in Cam Lâm District.

Exhibition showcases 190 precious quilts of the Tai in Nghe An

A 190 textile quilts (nà pha) collection will be on display at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology until January 17, 2025.

HCMC cracking down on exploitation of child beggars

HCM City is looking on tackle the issue of homeless child and elderly beggars, but is thwarted by the fact that they are taught how to evade detection by authorities by their exploiters.

Robotic assisted colorectal surgery conducted in elderly patient

Doctors at Bình Dân Hospital in HCM City have successfully used a robot to assist surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from a 89-year-old Vietnamese woman with colorectal cancer.

Green rice revolution reaps nationwide benefits

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has said we must "breathe life into the rice plants," instilling new vitality in the rice industry through digital technology, green development, circular economy, and innovation.

HCM City to create health database for 1.7 million students

The HCM City health sector plans to establish a health database for over 1.7 million students in the city to better identify and address school-related illnesses.

Vietnam sees potential for medicinal herb ecotourism

Many localities have been developing medicinal herbs in the forest environment and successfully associated their forest development with ecotourism development.

High-ranking police and military officers promoted to General rank

Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member, Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee, and Minister of Public Security, was promoted from the rank of Senior Lieutenant General to General.

National Assembly deputies elect President of Vietnam on October 21

The National Assembly will elect the new President of Vietnam when it convenes its month-long session in Hanoi on October 21.

Vietnam win historic Nomura Cup's double title

Nguyen Anh Minh's stunning performance led Vietnam to a historic triumph in the 30th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Team Championship on October 18 in Hai Phong.

Taste of Australia’s Big BBQ 2024 bridges cultures, promotes friendship

The Australian Embassy in Hanoi hosted Taste of Australia’s Big BBQ inside the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long on October 18 to celebrate Australia’s world class food, beverages and culture in Vietnam.

Chinese crew member suffering stroke at sea rescued in Vietnam

A Chinese crew member who suffered a stroke at sea has been successfully rescued and brought ashore for further treatment by Vietnamese doctors.