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Wet rice farming increases greenhouse emissions: expert

Methods of farming wet rice in Southeast Asia have resulted in a vast increase in greenhouse gas emissions, posting a major climate change challenge for the agricultural sector in the region. Of all 10 countries in Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia take the top spots, ...

Nhan Tam

Vietnam, China lack cooperation mechanism on water resources in the Mekong River

Vietnamese and Chinese authorities have said the two nations do not have any specific cooperation mechanism on water resources and basic principles of using water resources under the Mekong – Lancang Cooperation framework.Keep reading ...

Khanh Lynh

US Human Rights Report still includes unobjective assessments on VN's actual situation

Although the US latest report on human right practices acknowledges Viet Nam’s achievements in protecting human rights, it still includes some assessments that are not objective and do not reflect the actual situation in Viet Nam.Keep reading ...

Quang Minh

Strategy sought for private sector development

Vietnam needs a strategy to promote the development of private firms with a focus on quality, as their contribution to the economy remains modest.Keep reading ...

VNA Reporter

Gov't may withdraw environmental tax hike proposal

The Government is considering withdrawing a proposal from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to increase environmental taxes on fuel products to the maximum of VND8,000 (US$0.35), stating the move requires further consideration.Keep reading ...

Chi Hieu

E-Gov't index: VN eyes top four ASEAN countries

The Government has set goal to raise e-government index by 10-15 places by 2020, making Viet Nam one of the four leading countries in ASEAN in the UN e-government rankings by 2025. This is part of the Government’s latest Resolution No. 17/NQ-CP defining a number of task and solutions ...

Thuy Dung

National e-Document Exchange Platform launched

Việt Nam is a step close to a digital government and economy. The Government Office has launched the National e-Document Exchange Platform, a move towards a new-look and modern government. The launch of the platform is an important breakthrough in the sending and receipt of ...

VNS Reporter

VN to reduce number of districts, communes

The National Assembly Standing Committee approved a resolution on Wednesday, creating legal foundations for reduction of administrative units at district and communal levels. At present, Viet Nam’s administration is devided into central, provincial, district and communal levels. Keep reading    ...

Minh Duyen

Việt Nam makes strides to ensure gender equality

Việt Nam had made progress in ensuring gender equality, Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Đào Ngọc Dung said on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) which is taking place in New York from ...

VNS Reporter

Vietnam introduces meth de-addiction regimen as use becomes widespread

Vietnam has created its first regimen for treating synthetic drug addicts, and it combines medication with psychological support. The addiction in Vietnam is being treated solely with psychological methods, but the new regimen by the Health Ministry suggests that it should go along with using ...

Le Nga

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