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The Steering Committee of the project “Support to Vietnam for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement” (VN-SIPA) held its second meeting in Hanoi Wednesday with representatives from ministries, sectors, and localities.

See Details: Project supporting Vietnam’s implementation of Paris Agreement sped up

Vietnam Airlines offers 8 domestic routes

See Details: Vietnam Airlines offers 8 domestic routes

HCMC proposes appointment of expressway project's main investor to Binh Phuoc

See Details: HCMC proposes appointment of expressway project's main investor to Binh Phuoc

Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang and Hai Phong are among the worst performers in protecting the environment, as evaluated by residents via an annual survey.

See Details: Vietnam’s biggest cities fare worst in environmental protection: survey

Vietnamese have grown increasingly concerned about health and economic development amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a 2020 report on governance and public administration revealed.

See Details: Vietnamese more concerned about healthcare, economic growth amid pandemic: report

Tran Quoc Toan, deputy director of MoIT’s Import and Export Department. — Photo congthuong.vn Viet Nam’s export of some agricultural products such as rice, aquatic products and fruits has experienced many challenges recently.…

See Details: More drastic measures taken to support businesses to sustain export growth of agricultural products

The Philippines said Tuesday it had summoned the Chinese ambassador to convey its “displeasure over the illegal lingering presence of Chinese vessels” in Whitsun Reef (called as “Bai Ba Dau” in Vietnam). The reef is part of Sinh Ton Island (Sin Cowe Island) cluster in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in the East Sea (South China Sea).

See Details: Philippines refutes China’s unilateral territorial claim

US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that US troops will withdraw from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks that drew the US into its longest war, a senior administration official said.

See Details: US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September 11

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone on Tuesday, discussing a number of issues, including a strategic stability dialogue on arms control and other security issues building on the extension of the New START Treaty.

See Details: Biden, Putin discuss future summit in phone call

Vietnam should build universities dedicated to research and enterprise-owned R&D institutes to add to its portfolio of two academies and two national universities, suggested Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

See Details: Deputy Prime Minister suggests Vietnam build more R&D institutes

Insurance agency pays US$1.6 million health coverage for Hemophilia A patient

See Details: Insurance agency pays US$1.6 million health coverage for Hemophilia A patient

The 1,300-hectare Lien Chieu seaport in Da Nang city is expected to be operational by 2026-2027 as an international logistics center, according to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at a workshop on Tuesday with the Da Nang municipal People’s Committee.

See Details: Lien Chieu seaport to be operational by 2026 as international logistics center

Overall planning scheme of Thu Duc City required to be completed soon

See Details: Overall planning scheme of Thu Duc City required to be completed soon

Up to 221 employees in Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi have quit their job over the past year for a variety of reasons, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In an interview…

See Details: Famous Hanoi hospital eases concerns about mass job quitting

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Tuesday proposed a deadline for the US to confirm its stance on the Open Sky Treaty.

See Details: Russia asks US to confirm its stance on Open Sky Treaty

Vietnamese Minister of Public Security General To Lam on Tuesday received US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink on his farewell visit before ending his term of office.

See Details: Minister of Public Security receives US Ambassador to Vietnam

Quang Tri province will hold a festival to mark the 46th anniversary of Southern Việt Nam’s Liberation and Reunification Day (April 30).

See Details: National reunification festival to be held in Quang Tri province

US federal health agencies on Tuesday recommended pausing use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for at least a few days after six women under age 50 developed rare blood clots after receiving the shot, reported Reuters.

See Details: US health agencies recommend pausing use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine

The 2021 Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo) which opened at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, aims to promote Vietnam's digital transformation.

See Details: Vietnam Expo 2021 advocates digital transformation

VIETNAM EXPO has been hosted by Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the authority of the government of Vietnam in collaboration with relevant ministries and localities; annually organized by Vinexad in Hanoi since 1991.

See Details: Partner with enterprises in the digital age