On January 18, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to increase air quality surveys and warnings for residents when the air became highly toxic and to implement a plan on improving air quality for the 2021-2025 period. … [Read more...] about Hanoians shrug off smog as new normal
New year plan
MoIT working to ensure supply of goods during Tet holiday
Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently issued Directive No.15 on the implementation of measures to ensure essential consumer goods are available during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and to stabilise the market. The Departments of Industry and Trade nationwide have been ordered to outline production and business plans while making evaluations on the supply and demand of essential items, so as to make a timely response to prevent a shortage of goods or price hikes during Tet. They should recommend the provincial People’s Committees set up plans to stock shelves for the holiday or in case of epidemic, as well as join hands with branches of the State Bank of Vietnam to help businesses access preferential loans to produce essential goods for the holiday. They have been asked to coordinate with the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and competent agencies to keep a close watch on weather and disease developments and to assess … [Read more...] about MoIT working to ensure supply of goods during Tet holiday
Hanoi readies for 13th National Party Congress
Hanoi has been decked out in flags, banners, and panels in celebration of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress Agencies, units, hospitals, schools and households were asked to fly the national flag from January 15 to February 14. Lights have been installed on 11 streets and an overpass on Belt Road 3. … [Read more...] about Hanoi readies for 13th National Party Congress
VFF leader congratulates Laos on 11th Party Congress
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2021, he wished leaders and staff at the LFNC Central Committee good health, happiness, and success. "May the friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, and between the VFF and LFNC, last forever," he wrote./. … [Read more...] about VFF leader congratulates Laos on 11th Party Congress
Vietnamese airlines brace for travel upsurge during Tết
Nguyễn Quang Trung, head of Vietnam Airlines’ development planning department, said the national flag carrier was increasing late night flights during peak time, with the number of flights rising 30 per cent compared to the same time last year. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airlines brace for travel upsurge during Tết
