Nevertheless, Vietnam has actively implemented activities in response to climate change, developing its economy towards low-carbon development and green growth, and promoting the implementation of potential mitigation measures in the energy, industry, transport, agriculture and waste sectors, as well as improving the carbon sequestration capacity in the land use, land-use change and forestry sector. … [Read more...] about Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030
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Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine to be trialled
After being approved by the Ministry of Health, the Institute of Vaccines and Biologicals will coordinate with the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology at the Hanoi Medical University to conduct clinical trials on humans at the end of January. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine to be trialled
Vietnam to launch competitive retail electricity market in 2023
EVN needs to prioritize energy efficiency together with reasonable import and export of power in national programs, Mr. Dung said, adding that the group should be active in recommending plans for electricity generation and transmission to ensure sufficient energy for socio-economic development, defense and security. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to launch competitive retail electricity market in 2023
Vietnam ready to join hands with other countries in COVID-19 fight
Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung emphasised this during a seminar on co-operation in response to immediate medical challenges, held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in co-ordination with the French Embassy on January 15 in Hanoi. Those in attendance at the event included French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery, Kidong Park, chief representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, chair of the Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association. They were joined by an array of representatives of a number of ministries, localities, hospitals, and enterprises which work alongside France in the health sector. In his opening remarks at the function, Deputy Minister Dung assessed that the seminar is of significant importance, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic still threatening the lives of millions of people globally. It also provides a platform for delegates to exchange and share public health policies and measures relating to … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to join hands with other countries in COVID-19 fight
Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic
In addition, Vietnam also has initiatives to promote coordination and cooperation among countries, international partners and regions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of Vietnam's initiatives is the proposal to establish the World Ready to Fight Disease Day (December 27), approved by the UN General Assembly on December 7, with 107 patronizing countries. The resolution calls for all member states of the United Nations, organizations in the system of the United Nations, international organizations, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, research institutes, individuals to celebrate the International Day of Epidemic Readiness every year in order to increase awareness about disease prevention, thereby having better preparation and coordination on this issue at all levels. … [Read more...] about Vietnam promotes and protects human rights in Covid-19 epidemic