NFA OIC wants cost-effective, flexible reforms in buffer stocking

MANILA: The National Food Authority (NFA) eyes more cost-effective and flexible reforms for national rice buffer stocking.

In an exclusive interview with People’s Television Network (PTV)’s Spotlight on Sunday, NFA officer-in-charge administrator Lar…

Senate honors promoters of Filipino cultural heritage

MANILA: The Senate on Monday honored the 26 recipients of the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards (ADA) and the nine Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardees for representing the Philippines in the global artistic scene and their contributions to Philippi…

Ba Ria – Vung Tau joins in on green tourism trend

Various measures are being taken by authorities and businesses in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau to keep up with the green tourism trend to attract more travellers.

Con Dao is a relatively pristine island and a magnet for domestic and in…

Event connects Vietnamese students with Korean businesses

Seoul: About 450 students from universities in the Republic of Korea (RoK), including over 250 Vietnamese students, took part in an event held on April 28 to connect them with 15 companies and 20 business leaders from both countries.

The event was pa…

April 30, 1974 victory a brilliant milestone, source of support for other nations: expert

Havana: The date Apil 30, 1975 was not only a brilliant milestone in the history of Vietnam but also a source of support for other nations to fight against colonialism and regain national independence, said Dr. Ruvislei Gonzalez Saez, one of leading r…

Vietnam, China coast guards finish joint patrol

Hai Phong: This year’s first joint patrol of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the vicinity of the countries’ demarcation line in the Gulf of Tonkin was wrapped up on April 29.

This three-day joint patrol spanned 255.5 …

Danger level heat indices forecast in 22 areas

MANILA: At least 22 areas across the country are likely to experience danger level heat indices on Monday, the weather bureau said.

A 47°C heat index is forecast in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and 46°C in Aparri, Cagayan.

Heat indices of 43°C to 45°C …