Vietnam politics

Hanoi (VNA) – A 2019 study has showed “bright spots” on the issue related violence against women in Vietnam, especially young women who are now raising a stronger voice against violence compared to a decade ago. The national study on violence against women, jointly conducted by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, was released on July 14 in Hanoi, providing updated data on violence against women in Vietnam. At present, Vietnam is the only country worldwide to have successfully conducted a second study on violence against women, using the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s multinational study methods on women’s health and domestic violence. The country and its partners pledge to maintain the effective settlement of and put an end to violence against women based on progress achieved in recent … [Read more...] about Vietnam advised to invest in youths to eliminate violence against women

As part of the exhibition, there will be several seminars on procedures and regulations relating to import-export of medical products and equipment, waste management, environmental protection by health establishments, and on new medical technologies as well as latest health equipment. … [Read more...] about Over 350 businesses join 11th Vietnam int’l medical exhibition

Director at the Danish Energy Agency, Anton Beck, said: “Offshore wind turbines represent the most potent renewable energy technology with just one 8-megawatt turbine being able to power annual electricity consumption corresponding to more than 43,000 Vietnamese households. We are happy to be able to share our vast Danish experience with offshore wind power with our close Vietnamese partners. Pressing ‘play’ has been underway for some time, and our Vietnamese partners are both eager to get going and determined to get it right." … [Read more...] about Vietnam has great potential for wind power: conference

The Vietnamese Government is prioritising the nation’s digital transformation to ensure inclusive development in the era of Industry 4.0. On June 3, the Prime Minister approved the National Digital Transformation Programme until 2025, with a vision toward 2030, with the aim of concurrently developing a digital Government, economy and society while also creating technology businesses capable of extending their reach to the world. In the process of digital transformation, large private enterprises are taking a leading role and leaving home-based micro-businesses behind. … [Read more...] about Digital literacy training available to 65,000 microfinance clients in Việt Nam

Hanoi (VNA) – More than eight months after a serious incident causing public disorder in Dong Tam commune in Hanoi’s outskirt district of My Duc, the situation in the commune has returned to normal and local residents are joining in efforts to build new-style rural area, looking towards a bright future. New-style rural area building casts new look to Dong Tam Developing new-style rural area has brought about a facelift to the commune, with paved roads running across villages and hamlets, and public works such as schools, medical facilities and markets upgraded, thus improving the local living conditions and opening up more opportunities for economic development. The improvement was the result of the communal People’s Committee’s timely direction and enhanced management in all sectors. In the coming time, the local authority will boost economic restructuring towards increasing share of industry-service in the economy, encourage the application of advanced … [Read more...] about Residents in Dong Tam commune join hands to build new-style rural area