Police bust ring smuggling 100kg of synthetic drugs from Europe to Vietnam
VOV.VN - The police of Hanoi said on October 9 that they have launched criminal proceedings against three Vietnamese suspects charged with smuggling approximately 100 kg of synthetic drugs from Europe into Vietnam.
Workshop on child drowning opens to journalists
Dozens of journalists from various media agencies joined a training workshop to improve communication skills to help prevent child drowning.
Mekong targets low-emission rice production with carbon credit initiative
Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Int'l community values Vietnam’s efforts in addressing UXO clearing
President of the Fifth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), also known as the Ottawa Convention, Ly Thuch on October 9 praised Vietnam's efforts in addressing consequences of unexploded ordnances (UXO), and the country’s achievements in cooperation with other countries and international organisations in this field.
RoK volunteer association supports Lang Son's Typhoon Yagi victims
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) has presented VND1 billion (over US$40,200) in international emergency aid to 15 households in the northern province of Lang Son suffering damage from Typhoon Yagi.
Supreme People's Court boosts collaboration with WIPO
A delegation of the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam led by its Deputy Chief Justice Nguyen Tri Tue on October 8 had a working session with representatives of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) as part of their working trip to Switzerland.
Network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is developing a network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) in Vietnam, as part of activities in implementing the National Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, with a vision for 2050.
Sea turtle returns to Nha Trang Bay
VOV.VN - A sea turtle has once again been spotted in the waters off Hon Mun Island, one of a cluster of islands in Nha Trang Bay, marking the reappearance of the creature after a long period of no sightings.
Three face criminal proceedings for abusing rights to freedom, democracy
Legal proceedings have started against Le Thi Thu Tram, residing in Son Hoa district, the central province of Phu Yen, for “abusing the rights to freedom and democracy to violate the interests of the State, the legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals".
HCM City approves US$9 billion Can Gio coastal urban development project
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved the planning for the Can Gio coastal urban area, which covers an area of 2,870 hectares and is projected to attract nearly US$9 billion in private investment.
Two meteor showers to shine over Vietnam skies this month
VOV.VN - Stargazers in Vietnam will be able to witness two meteor showers this month, with the Draconid peaking on October 9 and the Orionid on October 22.