This marks the first time the average electricity price has been adjusted downward in 20 years, excluding the five instances where electricity charges or prices were reduced to support individuals and businesses affected by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Perched over 700 metres above sea level in Hoai Nhon Bac ward of central Gia Lai province, La Vuong Plateau offers stunning views, a refreshing climate, and easy access, making it ideal for developing nature-based tourism that involves local communities and protects the natural environment.
Regarding strategic goals, the diplomat shared that Vietnam aims to become a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, and a developed, high-income nation by 2045.
At a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu on October 31, Acting Governor of Mondulkiri province Dim Ny cited cooperation between Mondulkiri and Vietnam’s Dak Lak and Lam Dong provinces and Dong Nai city.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu said the programme has been jointly organised by the embassy and the hospital annually in various Cambodian localities to provide healthcare support to disadvantaged households and contribute to the Cambodian Government’s efforts to improve public health. The initiative also reflects close cooperation in healthcare and the strong bonds between the people of Vietnam and Cambodia.
A highlight was an artistic tea-making performance showcasing the sophistication of Thai Nguyen’s tea culture. Artisans and tea producers demonstrated their skills through every stage, from selecting tea leaves and preparing teaware to releasing the tea’s aroma, pouring and enjoying the brew, offering visitors insights into the value of traditional tea products.
Vietnam has cut the special consumption tax on all types of petrol to 0% from November 1, with retail prices falling by more than 1,800 VND per litre following the tax cut, as the Government moves to ease fuel costs and curb inflationary pressures towards the end of the year.
Ha Long Bay boasts a unique seascape of islands and islets along with an increasingly developed tourism infrastructure and service sector, while Quang Ninh possesses favourable conditions for the growth of sailing.
Through its performances, the concert aims to trace the evolution of Vietnamese culture from its roots to the present and future, connecting heritage values with contemporary creativity.
Hanoi's fertility rate has remained below the replacement level in recent years. The total fertility rate stood at 1.88 children per woman in 2023, 1.86 in 2024 and 1.87 in 2025.
The city’s master plan prioritises development that respects natural ecosystems, preserves ecological corridors, protects flood-storage areas and limits urban expansion in environmentally sensitive and disaster-prone zones.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu said the programme has been jointly organised by the embassy and the hospital annually in various Cambodian localities to provide healthcare support to disadvantaged households and contribute to the Cambodian Government’s efforts to improve public health. The initiative also reflects close cooperation in healthcare and the strong bonds between the people of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Regarding public health, the report estimated that prolonged exposure to haze contributed to around 1,700 premature deaths, approximately 1,600 of which were associated with smoke from fires outside Malaysia. It stressed that this was a population-level statistical estimate rather than a count of individually confirmed deaths.
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