Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate
Hanoi will provide a one-off payment of 4 million VND (154 USD) to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 from 2027, under a policy approved by the city's People's Council.
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Lawmakers discuss amendments to law on human organ and tissue donation, transplantation
Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Investment; the draft Law on Donation, Removal and Transplantation of Human Tissues and Organs and Donation and Removal of Cadavers (amended); the draft Law on Lawyers (amended); and the draft Law on Adoption (amended) during a plenary sitting on November 2, as part of the 16th National Assembly’s second session.
Sustainable tourism development linked to digital technology in Mekong Delta
With the goal of building a smart and sustainable tourism ecosystem, provinces and cities across the Mekong Delta are stepping up efforts to promote green tourism models, adapt to climate change and adopt digital technologies.
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Outstanding children honoured at Hanoi ceremony
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on October 25 to commend children with remarkable achievements from nationwide, which was the most important activity of the 9th National Congress of Uncle Ho's Good Children for 2015-2020.
Vietnam enters 44th day without COVID-19 infection in community
With no new COVID-19 cases recorded on October 16 morning, Vietnam has now entered 44th day without a single community infection, according to report from the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Vietnamese citizens join COVID-19 vaccination programme in Russia
Eleven Vietnamese citizens working in Moscow, Russia have volunteered to join a Sputnik V vaccine programme to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases on October 7 morning
No new COVID-19 infections were recorded in Vietnam over the past 12 hours from 6pm on October 6 to 6am on October 7, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Mekong Delta provinces propose three route options for expressway
Authorities of several localities in the Mekong Delta have proposed three route options for building the 150km long Can Tho-Ca Mau expressway.
Last COVID-19 patient in Da Nang released from hospital
The last COVID-19 patient in central Da Nang city to recover from the disease was discharged from hospital on September 23.
Vietnam remains free of new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 21 morning
Without new cases of COVID-19 to report on September 21 morning, the number of infections in Vietnam stays unchanged, at 1,068.
Three airports in central region to suspend operation due to storm Noul
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent document requesting three airports in the central region to suspend operation on September 18, the day storm Noul is slated to land in the region.
More than 240 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Malaysia
More than 240 Vietnamese citizens from Malaysia were flown home on September 14 on a flight of Bamboo Airlines.
Nearly 23 million students nationwide begin new school-year
Nearly 23 million students nationwide celebrated the official start of the 2020-2021 school-year on September 5 morning.
WHO: TB patients most vulnerable to COVID-19
Tuberculosis patients are the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Prime Minister orders effective COVID-19 prevention strategies
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requested ministries and localities to build effective strategies to cope with COVID-19 in terms of economy and health, while chairing a virtual meeting with permanent members of the Government in Hanoi on August 12.
Everyone must stay on guard against COVID-19 outbreaks: Deputy PM
The risks of further coronavirus outbreaks remain ever-present and everyone must absolutely stay on guard, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said.
More support for Da Nang in COVID-19 fight
Representatives of Central Retail Vietnam Group on August 6 handed over 10 tonnes of vegetables and fruits to units in the central city of Da Nang as part of its support for the local fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical staff sent to central region hospitals to treat COVID-19 cases
The Health Ministry has asked five hospitals to send experts to the Quang Nam Central General Hospital and the Hue Central General Hospital to provide support in the treatment of serious COVID-19 cases.
219 Vietnamese citizens brought home from Equatorial Guinea
Relevant Vietnamese agencies along with the Vietnamese embassy in Angola, concurrently accredited to Equatorial Guinea, and Vietnam Airlines coordinated with counterparts in Equatorial Guinea to bring 219 Vietnamese citizens home safely on July 28-29.
Supervision over COVID-19 pandemic to be tightened nationwide
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on July 29 ordered tightening supervision over the pandemic in all localities nationwide, with special attention to be given to people who travelled through sites now under lockdown in central Da Nang city.
Vietnam’s disease surveillance system operating efficiently: WHO Representative
The recent detection of new local infections of COVID-19 has proved the efficiency of Vietnam's communicable disease surveillance system, according to WHO Representative in the country Kidong Park.
Can Tho improves adaptability to climate change
Climate change is one of the challenges facing Can Tho. To deal with this, the municipal government has been synchronously conducting many solutions to improve adaptability and develop the city in a sustainable manner.
Vietnam enters 82nd straight day without new COVID-19 infections in community
Vietnam entered the 82nd consecutive day without any new COVID-19 case in the community as of 6am on July 7, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate
Hanoi will provide a one-off payment of 4 million VND (154 USD) to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 from 2027, under a policy approved by the city's People's Council.
