Vietnam wins first-ever medal at Women's World three-cushion Championship

Each year in Vietnam, millions of seeds are persistently sown to increase forest coverage, contributing to watershed protection, safeguarding mangrove ecosystems, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

In a bid to save its iconic symbol, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is embarking on a conservation and development scheme for the critically endangered red-crowned cranes at the Tram Chim National Park for the 2022–2032 period.

Global temperatures are expected to rise next year, posing a significant risk of extreme and prolonged heat waves in Vietnam, Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), has predicted.

Nature-based projects implemented by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region have helped support local residents to adapt to climate change, heard at a workshop which is part of The Mekong Connect Forum 2024 held in Mekong Delta province of An Giang on December 17.

(VEN) - Vietnam is emerging as one of the dynamic emerging economies and a hub for innovative startups in the Asia-Pacific region thanks to a strong development of its innovative business ecosystem.

The Vietnam Science and Technology Journalists Club announced the 10 most significant science and technology events of the year on December 23, 2024. This marks the 19th year the club has organised the selection.

Sixteen contracts worth 286.3 million USD in total, and 17 cooperation agreements between Vietnam’s defence industry units and businesses from various countries such as the US, India, France and Belgium were signed at the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 held in Hanoi from December 19-22.

Vietnam should research the feasibility of applying small modular nuclear reactor technology that the UK is currently working on, according to Dr. Dao Duc Cuong from the mechanical, engineering and energy faculty of the University of Bradford of the UK.

Flight tickets for many routes from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to northern and central provinces or cities for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday have sold out.

(VEN) - One of the key tasks of Bac Ninh Province at this time is to focus on stabilizing the market towards year’s end and during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday.

The transformation of agricultural production towards ecological, organic, circular and low-emission agriculture is a top priority as Vietnam seeks to meet its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, experts said.

The Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien) in Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a remarkable turnout of approximately 150,000 passengers on its first day of operation on December 22.

(VEN) - With the motto of action “Adding new motivation, renewing old motivation,” along with the proactiveness, determination, and breakthrough in transforming the business model, PV GAS is estimated to comprehensively complete and exceed the production and business targets for 2024, setting many records and historical milestones.

(VEN) - On December 22, the “PV GAS - Green Energy Journey” marathon was officially kicked off in Hanoi by the Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS). This event marks the beginning of a series of vibrant social and sports activities in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, celebrating PV GAS’s successful 2024 – a year in which it shone as an energy spotlight in Vietnam. PV GAS has continuously achieved remarkable milestones, expanding its footprint to ensure comprehensive, flexible nationwide supply of clean gas.

(VEN) - On December 13, 2024, in Vung Tau City, the Petrovietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) organized a workshop on the maintenance and repair of gas facilities in 2024.

Vietnam recently showcased its certified halal products at the Melaka Halal Festival 2024 in Malaysia, a move to expand its presence in the global halal market.