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Wartime artillery shells safely detonated in Hoa Binh
The military command of the northern province of Hoa Binh has safely removed and detonated 18 artillery shells left from the war.
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National programme for endangered wildlife species conservation approved
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved the national programme for the conservation of endangered, precious and rare wildlife species prioritised for protection to 2030, with a vision to 2050.
Thuong Phuoc – Kaoh Roka international border gate pair opens
Authorities of southern Dong Thap province and Cambodia's Prey Veng province jointly organised a ceremony to inaugurate the Thuong Phuoc – Kaoh Roka international land and waterway border gate pair on January 17.
OVs hope for enhanced exchange, connection between Vietnamese, Chinese youths
Vietnamese students in China have expressed their aspirations for a stronger, more substantive partnership between Vietnam and China, aiming to bring tangible benefits to their people as the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchanges.
Lang Son: Nearly 300 new houses built for the poor
The Ministry of Public Security and authorities in the northern province of Lang Son on January 16 transferred 292 new houses for the poor in the border district of Loc Binh.
Hanoi plans to extend bicycle pilot service through 2025
The Hanoi People's Committee has decided to extend the pilot period for its urban bicycle service until the end of 2025.
Exhibition celebrates Party’s founding, Lunar New Year
The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on January 17 opened an exhibition to mark the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930 – 2025) and celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake.
Violations of fire safety to face even stricter fines
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) is drafting a new decree on handling administrative violations in fire prevention, safety, search and rescue, which proposes higher fines to encourage better deterrence.
Homeland Spring programme 2025: OVs look towards nation’s new era
The “Xuan Que huong” (Homeland Spring) programme 2025 will take place in Hanoi from January 18 to 20 with diverse events and new features, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, who is also Chairwoman of the ministry's State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs.
Vietnamese community in Sverdlovsk celebrates Lunar New Year 2025
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Ekaterinburg city, Russia, on January 16 hosted a gathering ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival 2025, welcoming 200 guests, including representatives from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and foreign consular agencies in the locality, Sverdlovsk Oblast officials, city leaders, members of the Vietnamese community, and friends of Vietnam.
Friendship figure hopes for stronger Vietnam - China relations
As socialist countries under the leadership of the Communist Party and share many similarities, China and Vietnam should seize this opportunity to maintain solidarity and strengthen cooperation so as to move forward together, Lin Liwen, a Chinese friendship figure, has said.
Vietnam, Japan sign grant aid project for human resource development scholarship
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki and Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc have signed a grant aid agreement for the human resource development scholarship programme with a maximum funding of 722 million JPY (4.62 million USD).
HCM City presents health insurance cards to impoverished people ahead of Tet
A conference on promoting social and health insurance policies and distributing health insurance cards to impoverished residents in Ho Chi Minh City was held on January 16 by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and the Social Insurance Agency of the city.
Japan supports Vietnam to address war-left chemical consequences
The Japanese Government-funded equipment for dioxin and environmental analysis was handed over to the Chemical Corps on January 16, aiming to assist Vietnam in settling consequences of toxic chemicals left from wartime.
Quang Tri utilises various resources to eradicate substandard housing
The central province of Quang Tri is intensifying efforts to eliminate inadequate housing for poor and near-poor households by leveraging government funds and community contributions.
Nam Dinh’s border guards help enhance fishermen’s awareness of combating IUU fishing
In recent years, along with maintaining combat readiness and firmly safeguarding territorial sovereignty, the border guard force in Nam Dinh province has made significant strides in combating crime and working with relevant agencies to implement measures against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Gia Lai plans to support building, repair of 8,170 houses for poor families
The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is intensifying efforts to eliminate substandard houses, aiming to support the construction or repair of 8,178 homes for poor and near-poor households and revolution contributors in 2025.
Three Chinese sailors in distress saved off Vietnam’s northern coast
Three Chinese sailors were rescued after their cargo vessel ran aground near Ha Mai island, Ngoc Vung commune, Van Don district, the northern province of Quang Ninh, the local border guard station said on January 16.
Cambodian military delegation pays pre-Tet visit to Vinh Long province
A delegation of the Military Zone 3 Command of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces led by its Commander Lieutenant General Ui Hieng on January 16 paid a pre-Tet (Lunar New Year) visit to the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long.
Vietnam, UNDP fortify coastal communities against climate change
Over 25,000 Vietnamese residents in seven coastal localities are now safeguarded by storm-and flood-resistant homes thanks to a project on improving resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change in Vietnam.
