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Cambodia to publish school books on genocide

The Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will publish 500 books on genocide and mass atrocities to raise awareness of its horrors.

Swiss lawyer emphasises observance of int’l law in East Sea

It is necessary to maintain and respect international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in the settlement of disputes in the East Sea, Swiss lawyer Pierre Schifferli has said.

Hanoi seeks to strengthen ties with Israeli, British partners

A delegation of the Hanoi People’s Committee paid working visits to Israel and the UK from November 4-13 to seek ways to enhance cooperation between the Vietnamese capital and the two countries’ cities, partners and businesses.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in salary growth

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in terms of salary growth with a 5.1 percent increase expected in 2020, according to a report by ECA International.

Ho Chi Minh City to hold first-ever Tet festival

The atmosphere of a traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) will be nudged closer to both Vietnamese and foreigners at the Tet Festival, which is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from January 3-5, 2020.

Viettel Peru gains more than $24.5 million in 9 months

Bitel, a subsidiary of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecomes Group in Peru, reported that its total revenue reached 274.2 million USD and profit before tax of 24.5 million USD in the first nine months of this year.

Enforcement of fire safety policies, laws in focus of parliament sitting

The National Assembly (NA) looked into the implementation of policies and laws on fire prevention and fighting between 2014 and 2018 on the 18th working day of its eighth session on November 13.

ASEAN, partners holds joint anti-terrorism drill

A joint anti-terrorism actual-troop drill of member countries of ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM+) kicked off in Guilin, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on November 13.

Hazardous air pollution engulfs Hanoi

The capital city choked on unprecedentedly poisonous air throughout Tuesday with the air quality index (AQI) monitored at most sensor stations reaching hazardous levels of above 300 from early in the morning.

Vietnam to amend laws to welcome power transmission projects

The Electricity Law states that the State holds a monopoly in power transmission. But Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung explained that this means a monopoly in management only, not investment.

Vietnam’s second field hospital dispatched to South Sudan

The Ministry of National Defence on November 13 held a send-off ceremony for the second Level-2 Field Hospital which will participate in the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Exploring wild sunflowers in bloom in Ba Vi National Park

With the chilly autumn weather being felt throughout the north of the country, thousands of wild sunflowers with their vibrant yellow colour can be seen throughout the mountainous slopes of Ba Vi national park.

Renowned Italian acapella band to perform in HCM City

Mezzotono, the world-famous band with exciting acapella performances recently known for their video “Mezzotono Around the World”, will perform in a concert at the Soul Live Project Complex in District 3, HCMC on November 19.

Inspiring story of Vietnamese disabled young man

Story of Vietnamese disabled young man who makes determined efforts to pursue higher education inspires us in so many ways every day.

We all have a part to play in making Vietnam’s cities greener

In the past two months, citizens of Hanoi were struck by unsafe levels of pollution in the city’s water and air - two of life’s essential ingredients.

Vitality of creative spaces in Hanoi

Hanoi has joined 65 other cities as a new member of the UNESCO's Network of Creative Cities. 

Vietnam rejects China’s statement on sovereignty over Truong Sa

Vietnam rejects all the contents regarding Vietnam of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s statement on sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago on November 8.

A visit to heritage sites in HCM City and Binh Duong

Visiting heritage sites in HCM City and in Binh Duong Province, about 20km from the city, can be an interesting detour for locals and foreigners alike.

Vietnamese students prepare nano capsules from compound in grapes

Nano Res project won the first prize of SV Startup 2019, a competition for students with entrepreneurial ideas.

Church complex on Thu Thiem peninsula to be preserved as national relic

The Thu Thiem Catholic Church complex will be preserved as a national relic under the Cultural Heritage Law, an official said on Tuesday at a meeting in HCM City.