Vietnam eliminates malaria in 46 provinces, cities

Hanoi: Vietnam has eliminated malaria in 46 provinces and centrally-run cities as of the end of last year, and is determined to eradicate the disease by 2030, according to official data.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) commemorates World Malaria …

VNA celebrates journalistic excellence at 2023 Press Award ceremony

Hanoi: The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) held its annual 2023 Press Award ceremony at its Hanoi headquarters on April 25.

The event honored outstanding journalistic works and recognised the dedication of VNA journalists across all media platforms.

In he…

HCM City: Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to debut in September

HCM City: A centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to be officially launched in September, with a mission to be Vietnam’s top facility in advising national industrial policies, piloting their implementation…

Digital transformation events for banking sector slated for May

Hanoi: The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced a series of events focusing on digital transformation in the banking sector, scheduled for May 8 in Hanoi.

This initiative aligns with the goals of the National Digital Transformation Programme until 2…

Comelec disqualifies Mamba as Cagayan governor

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Manuel Mamba as governor of Cagayan province in relation to the 2022 National and Local Elections (NLE).

In a decision released on April 24, 2024, the Comelec First Division disqualified …

PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 38 areas

MANILA: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of dangerous heat index levels in 38 areas across the country on Thursday.

Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Wednesday, the follow…

HELICOPTER TRAGEDY: REMAINS OF JOANNA FELICIA TO BE LAID TO REST TODAY

SERIAN (Sarawak), The body of Able Seaman I Joanna Felicia Rohna, 26, who perished in the mid-air collision and crash of two Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) helicopters in Lumut on Tuesday, will be buried in Kampung Engkeroh Tebakang near here at 9.00 am …