Vietnam receives 51.5 million USD in carbon credits from WB

Hanoi: Vietnam has received a 51.5 million USD payment for verified emissions reductions – commonly referred to as carbon credits – for reducing deforestation and forest degradation (REDD ) and for enhancing carbon stored in forests through reforestat…

Vietnam to increase maritime, inland waterway transport to ease road transport

HCM City: Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang said Vietnam should increase the proportion of maritime and inland waterway transport to at least 50% in order to reduce logistics costs and road accidents in the coming time.

Thang made the statement …

Vietnam saves 428,000 kwh of electricity during Earth Hour 2024

Hanoi: Vietnam saved a total of 428,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to approximately 858.9 million VND (34,675 USD) by switching off the light for one hour on March 23 in response to the Earth Hour 2024, the National Load Dispatch Centre (EVNNLDC) …

Biden signs $1.2-T budget bill, averts government shutdownVietnam offers free health check-ups to residents in Cambodian province

NEW YORK: US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the USD1.2-trillion budget bill approved by the US Senate.

Biden said in a written statement that the budget bill would prevent a government shutdown, while also stating that it invests in the Ameri…

Young people with outstanding achievements honoured

Hanoi: The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 23 evening to award young people who obtained outstanding achievements in different fields in 2023.

The event saw Acting President Vo Thi A…

Top Finnish legislator begins official visit to Vietnam

Hanoi: Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho and a high-ranking delegation of the Finnish Parliament arrived in Hanoi at noon on March 24, beginning a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly (NA) Chair…

Tien Giang urged to prioritise sustainable growth, address climate challenges

Tien Giang: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang to achieve harmonious development in the fields of socio-economy, culture and environment while ensuring national defence and security.

At a working session …