Red cross societies of Thanh Hoa, Laos’ Houaphanh step up cooperation

Thanh Hoa: The Red Cross Society of the central province of Thanh Hoa and Laos’ Houaphanh province will bolster cooperation in the 2024-2025 period under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two sides at a conference in Thanh Hoa on April …

45,600 new jobs created in Hanoi in Q1

Hanoi: Over 45,600 new jobs were created in Hanoi in the first quarter of this year, representing 27.6% of the annual target and a 2.3% year-on-year increase.

The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies, entrusted by municipal authorities, played a key role…

Validation of El Niño crop damage to determine gov’t aid: DA

DUMAGUETE: A joint validation of the crop damage in Negros Oriental began Tuesday to determine the extent of losses in areas that are now reeling from the effects of the drought triggered by the El Niño phenomenon and to serve as basis for government …

Transnational drug ring busted in Quang Tri province

Hanoi: Vietnamese customs officers apprehended nine Lao nationals in a transnational drug ring on March 30 and seized 100kg of methamphetamine, the General Department of Vietnam Customs reported on April 2.

The suspects were caught transporting the d…

2 Antique towns badly hit by El Niño; Sibalom in state of calamity

Antique: The El Niño phenomenon has adversely affected two municipalities in the province of Antique.

Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (PDRRMO) Broderick Train on Tuesday said the municipality of Sibalom is already un…

Cat Ba tourism season 2024 kicks off

Hai Phong: The People’s Committee of Cat Hai district, the northern city of Hai Phong held the “Cat Ba Xanh 2024” event on March 31 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to Cat Hai and to kick off the Cat Ba tourism season…

“Denmark in Your Eyes” painting contest awards winners

Hanoi: A total of 65 prizes have been presented to individuals and groups winning the “Denmark in Your Eyes” painting contest at a ceremony in Hanoi on April 2.

Themed ‘Green Future,’ the competition was co-organised by the Danish Embassy and the Vie…