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Water sources for energy development decline in quality, quantity

Vietnam’s water resource security is facing challenges at a time of climate change. According to the 2011-2015 national report on the environment, Vietnam has average rainfall of 1,900-2,000 mm a year. It has 2,360 rivers which are 10 kilometers or more in length, including 109 main ...

Kim Chi

Vietnam sets up command center for cyberspace defense

Vietnam announced on Monday the creation of a cyberspace operations command to protect its sovereignty on the Internet, with prime minister citing risks related to the disputed South China Sea and complex regional and global situations.Keep reading ...

QDND Online Reporter

Vietnam’s administrative reform achievements in 2017

Vietnam’s determination to build an enabling and action-oriented government to serve people and enterprises was reflected in its 2017 administrative reforms.Keep reading ...

VOV News Reporter

New pension rule puts female workers at disadvantage

Many workers, especially females, have complained about the new pension calculation method applicable from January 1, 2018, saying it puts them at a disadvantage, Tien Phong newspaper reports.Keep reading ...

Saigon Times Reporter

National foreign language project fails to fulfill targets

English fluency targets set by a national project are too high and not backed by sufficient inputs, experts say. Schools nationwide are struggling to achieve targets by the major national project.Keep reading ...

VOV News Reporter

Vietnam’s cryptocurrency market remains active despite ban

Vietnam’s decision to outlaw the supply and use of cryptocurrency does not stop bitcoin investors and enthusiasts from actively engaging in trade and transactions with the digital money. The amended Vietnamese Penal Code, taking effect on January 1, 2018, criminalizes the issuance, supply and usage of cryptocurrency, a digital ...

Tuoi Tre News Reporter

Da Nang puts into use automatic water environment monitoring system

Four automatic water environment monitoring stations, produced by the Da Nang Centre Of Integrated Circuits (CENTIC) were put into operation in the central city of Da Nang on January 6.Keep reading   ...

VietnamNet Reporter

Drug bidding saves $10 million

The national centralised bidding for 20 types of drugs covered by health insurance has helped save VNĐ251.13 billion (US$10.9 million) on drugs, said Dương Tuấn Đức, director of the Centre for Health Insurance Appraisal and Multi-level Payments in the North under Việt Nam Social Security.Keep ...

VNS Reporter

Universities to open new faculties for 2018-19

New faculties will be opened at universities during the 2018-2019 academic year, according to the Ministry of Education and Training’s new catalogue on training programmes in higher education.Keep reading  ...

VNS Reporter

Heavy penalties imposed on people hiring child labour

People employing under-16-year-old workers can receive an administrative fine or up to 12 years’ imprisonment depending on the level of violations.Keep reading ...

VOV Reporter

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