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Tobacco kills 7 million people every year
The World Health Organization has revealed that tobacco kills more than seven million people each year, and 80 percent of them live in low-and middle-income countries.
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Vietnam among top 15 countries with most adult male smokers
Vietnam is among the 15 countries with the largest number of adult male smokers in the world, mainly due to easy access to cigarettes triggered by the low tobacco tax and emergence of various types of e-cigarettes.
Smoking rate envisaged to fall under 39%
Vietnam is striving to reduce the rate of tobacco use among males aged from 15 to less than 39% in the 2023 – 2025 period as set out in the National Strategy on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control to 2030. The figure among women aged from 15 is expected to decrease to below 1.4%.
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Nghe An reburies martyrs' remains repatriated from Laos
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Phung Thanh Vinh said that carrying a noble international duty, many Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts heroically joined Lao people in their struggle for national liberation and independence. Many of them sacrificed their lives in the country, including more than 12,000 soldiers laying down in the three provinces of Xaysomboun, Vientiane, and Xiangkhouang.
Quang Tri province to again send Vietnamese teachers to Laos after 2-year gap
The programme has enabled the Vietnamese students in Laos to practise speaking their mother tongue and for teachers in the two countries to exchange pedagogical experience.
Books about President Ho Chi Minh presented to Italian association
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung underlined that the book donation was a symbolic gesture strengthening the spiritual bridge between the two peoples through their shared respect for President Ho Chi Minh.
President Ho Chi Minh’s images kept in mind of Bangladeshi people, overseas Vietnamese
Ambassador Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted the enormous values of Ho Chi Minh's ideology in the cause of national construction, safeguarding, and development, especially in foreign affairs, affirming that the leader's thought on diplomacy remains relevant today and becomes a priceless asset of the Vietnamese people.
📝OP-ED: When people placed at centre of development
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasised: “People are placed at the centre as the main subject in order to realise visions. People are considered the centre, the objective, and the driving force of all policies and actions at all levels.”
Activities held in Cambodia to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birthday
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia on May 19 held a solemn ceremony to celebrate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890- 2025).
Vietnam obtains best-ever achievements at ISEF
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, the Vietnamese delegation won two second prizes, one third prize, three fourth prizes, and four special awards granted by sponsors.
19 localities eradicate substandard houses
Four more provinces have announced the completion of efforts to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing, bringing the total number of localities achieving this milestone to 19 out of 63 nationwide, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.
Vietnamese Association in UK charts new course at 9th Congress
The association will remain dedicated to building a compassionate, inclusive, and culturally proud Vietnamese community that remains deeply connected to those in both the UK and Vietnam.
Vietnam, New Zealand share experiences on psychological support for peacekeepers
Defence cooperation is a key pillar of the Vietnam – New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and the two sides have expanded their ties to a new field which is to provide support for UN peacekeeping forces.
President Ho Chi Minh's vital contributions to Vietnam, international community: Chinese scholar
Ho Chi Mnh was a great revolutionary, a brilliant strategist, and a moral exemplar. His contributions were reflected not only in Vietnam’s national liberation and national building efforts but also in their profound impact on global struggles against colonialism and the international socialist movement.
Italy’s former war correspondent shares thoughts about President Ho Chi Minh
Nearly a century has passed, and while circumstances have changed, the information and memories of President Ho Chi Minh's time in Italy remain incredibly valuable, according to an Italian former war correspondent.
President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birth anniversary marked in Hungary
Ambassador Bui Le Thai recounted President Ho Chi Minh’s journey to find a path to national salvation, affirming that it was undertaken not only for Vietnam’s independence but also for humanity’s common values – peace, independence, freedom, and happiness.
First programme launched for training teachers of Vietnamese as a foreign language
The programme aims to produce a qualified workforce of Vietnamese language teachers and professionals equipped with strong linguistic and intercultural skills. Graduates are expected to pursue careers in teaching, translation, tourism, corporate training, and media.
Vietnam accelerates repatriation of citizens detained in Myanmar
On April 8, 28, and May 14, three groups comprising a total of 471 citizens safely returned to Vietnam. This marked an important initial success, paving the way for additional repatriation efforts later this month, with the goal of bringing all remaining Vietnamese citizens stranded in Myawaddy, Myanmar, back home as soon as possible.
Exhibition showcases President Ho Chi Minh in fine arts
On the display are 60 selected works from the museum’s collection, using various media such as painting, embroidery, sculpture, and paper carving.
Standard Chartered partners with REE to promote gender-inclusive leadership in Vietnam
Standard Chartered has been a trusted partner in Vietnam’s growth journey, combining international experience with strong local insight. In 2019, Standard Chartered Vietnam successfully placed REE inaugural 2.3 trillion VND (100 million USD) fixed-rate 10-year bullet bonds.
Vietnam, Uzbekistan foster people-to-people diplomacy
Over the past five years, the Vietnam–Uzbekistan Friendship Association has made significant efforts in organising practical and meaningful people-to-people diplomacy activities.
Lack of attention hinders innovation, digital transformation efforts: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that science, technology, innovation and digital transformation are the foundation for the country to develop quickly and sustainably.
Landslide kills 5, injures 4 at hydropower construction site in Lai Chau
The landslide occurred at around 10am on May 16 at the construction site of the Ta Pao Ho 1A hydropower project in Si Lo Lau commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province.
