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Vietnam aims to clear all war-era landmines by 2045
Post-war explosives have claimed the lives of more than 40,000 innocent people and left over 60,000 injured.
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Government assigns social housing development targets for localities
By the end of 2025, there were 698 social housing projects under implementation nationwide, providing a total of 657,441 apartments.
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Tet shopping demand to surge 72% above annual average
Online spending now accounts for approximately 48% to 50% of total monthly expenditures, primarily focused on food, Tet gifts, decorations, and household products.
Vietnam - South Africa relations enter a new stage of economic partnership
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ongoing state visit opens new opportunities for trade, investment, and sustainable development cooperation between the two countries.
South Africa urged to advance FTA talks between Vietnam and SACU
During a reception for Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa on October 22, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son hailed South Africa's role and position in the African region, as well as its active participation in multilateral forums.
PM requests to accelerate nuclear power projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 22 emphasized that nuclear power is regarded as a stable and strategic energy source, playing a crucial role in ensuring national energy security and supporting Vietnam’s energy transition.
Civil aviation law amendment under discussion
The draft law aims to improve service quality, and enable general aviation and low-altitude airspace exploitation to further develop.
Cooperation between Vietnam and UNODC in crime prevention strengthened
In a meeting with an UN Under-Secretary-General in Hanoi, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son appreciated the UN’s and UNODC’s efforts in assisting countries in combating various forms of crime, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and human trafficking.
The Hanoi Convention - a milestone affirming Vietnam’s global standing in the digital era, from a player to rule - maker
The opening for signature of the United Nations Convention against cybercrime in Hanoi on October 25-26 (Hanoi Convention) marks a historic milestone, not only in the realm of international law but also in Vietnam’s growing stature and credibility in the international arena.