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New plastic waste policies urgently needed, experts say

Collective action from the Vietnamese government, the private sector and consumers is essential to combat one of the great environmental challenges facing the world, 

Lychee harvest season in Bac Giang

Lychee growers in Luc Ngan District in the northern province of Bac Giang are busy harvesting the fruit.

UV reaches dangerous levels in Hanoi, HCM City

Northern and central provinces would continue to experience prolonged hot weather due to a low pressure system, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has said.

Ly Hoang Nam, Ellis go through to M25 Hong Kong Men’s Futures' semis

Ly Hoang Nam and his Australian partner Blake Ellis advanced to the semi-finals of the M25 Hong Kong Men’s Futures tennis tournament on Wednesday.

Dat takes title of Hanoi Chess Open

Pham Xuan Dat secured the title of the third Ha Noi Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament which closed on Thursday.

Hanoi struggles to tackle illegal sand mining

Hanoi is planning to take control of illegal sand mining that is threatening the stability of agricultural production and the environment in and around the city.

Tiger victim was taunting animal: Officials

A former employee at a wildlife park who was attacked by a tiger was drunk and teasing the animal, officials have claimed.

Vietnam, Myanmar in friendly warm-up for SEA Games

Myanmar coach Velizar Popov said Vietnam were the favourites for the Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines this November.

Police take down illegal poker club

Police in Hanoi on Wednesday declared they had busted an illegal poker gambling ring.

No hope in Lao Cai cave rescue efforts after six days

Lao Cai Province Police has pulled out all the stops to look for 59-year-old Giang Seo Lu, who has been trapped in a cave in Man Than, Si Ma Cai District since June 1, according to Vietnam News Agency.

Cambodian PM criticizes Singaporean PM’s remarks on Vietnam

Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen has criticized Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong’s recent statement on Vietnam’s position in the fight against Khmer Rouge.

 

Joining UN peacekeeping missions affirms VN’s contributions to world peace

Vietnam’s participation in the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions is a humanitarian activity of great significance, affirming the country’s responsibility towards the international community.

 

Developing bond market can help satisfy demand for capital

Vietnamese enterprises are in dire need of capital to expand production and business, but the current development of the capital market cannot meet this demand. 

Vietnam has good chances to come to UNSC: Swedish diplomat

Vietnam has very good chances to be elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in an election scheduled for June 7, according to a Swedish high-ranking diplomat.

 

Hanoi to have four more bus routes with CNG vehicles

Hanoi will operate four more bus routes using compressed natural gas (CNG) buses from July this year to help reduce traffic jams and protect the environment.

VN auto industry develops but local part supply remains low, says MoIT

The automobile industry of Vietnam has witnessed progress in the last two years, but the localisation rate still remains low, not meeting the set target, according to a Ministry of Industry and Trade report sent to the NA.

 

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HCM City to try again to auction advertising space on buses

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh addresses issues of public concern

Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh made clear a number of issues of public concern following the part of the question-and-answer session on culture, sports and tourism during the ongoing seventh session of the 14th NA in Hanoi on June 6.

 

Culture Minister talks solutions to superstitious practices

Solutions to superstitious practices in the name of religion were highlighted by Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien while replying to legislators’ questions on June 6 morning.

 

Tackling Vietnam’s air pollution

The United Nations encourages the world to take action to “beat air pollution” in response to the World Environment Day 2019 (June 5).