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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Government decree drafted to protect personal data
The Ministry of Public Security is drafting a governmental decree on personal data protection in order to protect the legal rights and interests of individual and organisations.
Vietnamese abroad celebrate traditional New Year
Vietnamese communities in many countries are celebrating the traditional New Year (Tet) on lunar calendar, which falls on January 25 this year, with various activities.
Can Tho to double capacity of German-funded wastewater treatment plant
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is planning to double the capacity of its wastewater collection and treatment plant, which was partly funded by the German Development Bank (KfW), and considers this one of the investment priorities in the coming time.
Nation join hands to give warm Tet to poor workers
Officials have joined trade union organisations and enterprises in many localities in presenting gifts and free transport tickets for poor workers to ensure they can have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) with their families.
Mekong Delta craft villages get busy for Tet
The month before Tet (Lunar New Year), which will fall on January 25, are the busiest for residents of Mekong Delta craft villages since demand for traditional specialties spike.
PM hails efforts of Vietnam sports delegation at SEA Games 30
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hailed efforts of athletes, coaches and experts of the Vietnamese sports delegation at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games recently held in the Philippines, while meeting them in Hanoi on December 20.
One billion USD earmarked for Mekong Delta’s development
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said authorities are considering the allocation of 1 billion USD for the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta to cope with climate change.
Can Tho University receives JICA President Award 2019
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on December 11 presented the 15th JICA President Award to Can Tho University.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama visits Mekong Delta school
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama and representatives of the Girls Opportunity Alliance under the Obama Foundation, visited the Can Giuoc school in the Mekong Delta province of Long An on December 9.
Canada vows to help Can Tho in agriculture, health care, environment
Canadian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Kyle Nunas and authorities of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 9 committed to bolstering bilateral cooperation in various areas, especially agriculture, health care and environment.
Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian farmers cultivate ties in clean agriculture
An exchange programme of farmers from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia took place in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on November 30, aiming to foster the friendship and cooperation among the three countries in agricultural product production and selling.
Eight Vietnamese institutions make top Asia universities list
Eight Vietnamese higher education institutions have been named among Asia's top 550 universities by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British education company.
First level-2 field hospital returns home
The first group of Vietnamese peacekeeping forces from the Level-2 Field Hospital No. 1 arrived back at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport on November 21, fulfilling their mission in South Sudan.
Retirement age to rise as from 2021
The retirement age for male and female workers will increase from 60 and 55 at present to 62 and 60 respectively in 2035 under the revised Labour Code that has been passed by the National Assembly.
Can Tho University promotes education partnership with Hungary
Can Tho University in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in training human resources, exchanging students, and culture exchange, with a delegation of Hungary.
Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme arrives in Vietnam
The 46th Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP) docked at Hiep Phuoc port in Vietnam's southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City on November 10.
Vietnam advised to get stronger int’l support in East Sea issues
Vietnam should make greater efforts to get stronger support from the international community in the South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam) issues and hold more activities similar to South China Sea International Conferences, a leading foreign expert has suggested.
Fifth Ben Tre coconut festival to open in November
The fifth coconut festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre from November 16-20, heard a press conference on October 31.
Smart city to boost sustainable growth and prosperity
Smart city building is a crucial solution to boost economic growth and prosperity in Vietnam, while investing in "smart city" projects is the best way for Vietnam to digitalise, an expert has said.
Hanoi, HCM City build smoke-free environments in public areas
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are piloting programmes to reduce smoking.
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.
