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VN national committee for tuberculosis prevention launched

The national committee for tuberculosis prevention and control has been launched with Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam being its chairman.

SEA Games 30: Swimmer Vien bags two more gold medals

Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien on December 6 pocketed two more gold medals at the ongoing 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines.

Russian search and rescue support vessel visits Vietnam

Maritime search and rescue support vessel of the Russian Navy Igor Belousov is docking at the Cam Ranh international port in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa from December 2-9.

US$16 million loan allocated for textbook compilation

Sixteen million dollars has been allocated to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to compile a set of textbooks for the new general education program. However, the allocation has not been done.

The boy who is a dab hand, with his feet

While most children take school for granted, stepping into the classroom for the first time eight years ago was the best day of Nguyen Tan Sang’s life.

Music shows bring Christmas cheer to HCM City

A series of drama, music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theatre artists offering something for everyone in HCM City will begin this weekend. 

Students spread the word about importance of organ donations in Vietnam

"Organ donations can give life to others. Donating is a good deed we can do after death," says Pham Hung, a 12th grader at Nguyen Du High School in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province.

Exhibition shows remarkable contemporary artists

As many as 69 paintings by 64 artists nationwide are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi featuring highlights of the contemporary fine arts of the country.

HCM City needs new policy to reduce air pollution

Experts think that HCM City authorities need to apply a special policy under Resolution 54 to amend existing policies to better manage quality of the air.

Web series on cai luong performer released on YouTube

A web series on People’s Artist and theatre actress Le Thuy, a star of cai luong (reformed opera), has been released on YouTube to mark the artist’s 40-year career.

Vietnam aims to boost ASEAN consensus as chairman

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung, also head of Vietnam’s ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the country’s ASEAN chairmanship role in 2020.

Sturdy regulations to aid air transport funding prospects

After several hopeful years, new legal improvements on air carriages and airport enterprises will take effect from early next year. 

2020 calendar filled with photos of Vietnam’s sea and islands

Thanks to its unique highlights, the New Year calendar has become an indispensable cultural publication for every family, providing meaningful messages about a new year, their home and country.

US army veteran returns a fallen soldier's belongings

On August 4, 1970, John Shoemaker, along with his army unit, returned to the site of Kham Duc Township in Quang Nam Province, 8km to the Laos border.

Vietnam's forest management sector to improve forest protection

It is forecast that climate change will increase the risk of forest fires next year, therefore concerned organisations should be vigilant and prepare for fire prevention and control.

Improving people's health is the top priority task

The issue of "comprehensive human development" in the documents of the XII Party Congress was identified by the Party as one of the general tasks of national development in 2016-2020.

English textbooks not yet approved by Education Ministry, why?

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has published 32 textbooks for eight subjects and experience activities, but these do not include textbooks for English.

Startups catching the eye

Vietnam's emerging startup scene is proving to be a case of right place, right time for local and international venture capital funds.

VN financial sector embraces digital era: conference

 Many banks and finance companies have proactively adopted technologies to provide digital financial services, Nguyen Hoang Minh, a senior central bank official said.

 

Cyclos to be banned in Hanoi

Three-wheeled vehicles may soon be banned in Hà Nội. The Hanoi People’s Committee announced in a recent statement that the new rule would increase road safety and support efforts to improve air quality in the capital.