Number of Vietnamese universities in 2025 THE World University Rankings sets record
12/10/2024 18:37VGP - Nine Vietnamese universities were named in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2025, three more than in the previous year.
Japan provides US$2 million in urgent support for Viet Nam's Typhoon Yagi relief efforts
VGP - In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yagi, the Government of Japan has announced a US$2 million contribution to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support Viet Nam’s critical relief and early recovery efforts.
Ha Noi to build first-ever hi-biotechnology park
Society 01/10/2024 16:21VGP - Ha Noi will build a hi-biotechnology park in Bac Tu Liem district following the Government's approval of the project.
Gov't requests immediate use of flycams for early detection of landslides in Ha Giang province
Society 30/09/2024 19:25VGP – The Government has requested immediate use of flycams for early detection of landslide risks in the northern province of Ha Giang following recent severe landslides there.
Landslides leave two dead, two missing in Ha Giang province
Society 29/09/2024 17:40VGP – At least one person was killed in a commune in the northern province of Ha Giang on Sunday morning following a massive landslide induced by heavy rain, Ha Giang newspaper reported.
Construction begins on second expressway in northwestern Viet Nam
Society 29/09/2024 16:43VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday attended the ground-breaking ceremony of the 34km Hoa Binh-Moc Chau expressway, the second expressway in northwestern Viet Nam.
ADB grants US$2 million for Viet Nam’s Typhoon Yagi relief efforts
Society 28/09/2024 09:26VGP - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a US$2 million grant to assist the Vietnamese Government in providing emergency and humanitarian services to residents affected by Typhoon Yagi.
Viet Nam moves up two notches in Global Innovation Index 2024
Society 27/09/2024 15:45VGP - Viet Nam ranks 44th out of 133 countries and economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 report, up two notches compared to the 2023 ranking.
Viet Nam projected to become aging population society by 2038
Society 27/09/2024 15:24VGP – Viet Nam is projected to become an aging population society by 2038, said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.
Amazon Web Services trained 50,000 Vietnamese people in AI and cloud computing
Society 26/09/2024 17:07VGP - Head of AWS Training and Certification for ASEAN at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Emmanuel Pillai, shared about AWS's strategy and contributions to developing digital human resources in Viet Nam at a panel discussion on the sidelines of AWS Cloud Day Viet Nam.
Viet Nam puts people at center of innovation process
Society 26/09/2024 09:54VGP – Viet Nam puts people at the center of innovation process so that people should be the subject and truly benefit from this process, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
DPM Tran Hong Ha appointed as Deputy Head of National Steering Committee on climate change
Society 25/09/2024 15:06VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Decision 1039/QD-TTg, dated September 24, 2024, approving additional members of the National Steering Committee on climate change commitment realization (COP26 Steering Committee).
Da Nang welcomes first regular int’l flight of Malaysia Airlines
Society 24/09/2024 20:12VGP - Malaysia Airlines' first flight with 160 passengers on board landed at Da Nang international Airport on September 24, marking the start of a new air route between Kuala Lumper and the central city of Viet Nam.
Nine Vietnamese named among world’s top scientists
Society 24/09/2024 15:34VGP - Nine Vietnamese scientists have been named in the top 10,000 and 60 among the 100,000 most cited researchers worldwide this year, according to the Dutch academic publishing company Elsevier.
Viet Nam, WB to sign Emission Reduction Payment Agreement
Society 24/09/2024 15:27VGP - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam, on September 23, met with a World Bank (WB) delegation to discuss preparations for signing the Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF).
Viet Nam starts inoculating dengue vaccine
Society 23/09/2024 16:49VGP - The Viet Nam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) has officially deployed Takeda's dengue vaccine (Japan) for children aged 4 and older, as well as adults, throughout almost 200 immunization facilities nationwide amidst the ongoing rainy season.
August 6 designated as Viet Nam Cyber Security Day
Society 21/09/2024 18:23VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a Decision designating August 6 as Viet Nam Cyber Security Day.
Russia hands over 35 tons of humanitarian aid to Viet Nam following Typhoon Yagi
Society 21/09/2024 18:21VGP - Russian Government handed over 35 tons of humanitarian aid to support Viet Nam’s recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi at a ceremony in Ha Noi on Friday.
Gov’t identifies six top tasks in aftermath of Yagi typhoon
Society 20/09/2024 17:56VGP - The Government issued Resolution 143/NQ-CP, dated September 17, 2024 on key tasks and measures to early overcome consequences of Yagi typhoon, revitalize business and production; accelerate economic growth and control inflation.
Two ministries propose 10% tax increase on alcohol, beer
Society 20/09/2024 17:37VGP - Tax rates on alcohol and bear should be increased by at least 10 percent in a bid to reduce consumption and health risks, suggested the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health.
