Social Affairs

Vietnam will undertake many adaptation activities to increase its resilience to climate change, enabling it to contribute more to mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The Industrial Revolution 4.0 is bringing both opportunities and challenges to Vietnam.

Local administrations are urged to conduct surveys on sources of waste discharge and select suitable models for treatment in the direction of mobilizing investment from all economic sectors.

Climate change is a critical issue for all countries and requires the determination and great efforts of all nations, territories and regions all over the world.

The Yutu super typhoon is heading for the East Sea (South China Sea).

Vietnam’s first waste-to-power plant will last 22 years, including the construction period, with a total investment of VND1,050 billion (VN$45.6 million).

Vietnam issued laws to promote gender equality, prevent domestic violence and discrimination against women, enhance gender mainstreaming in national programs.

A seminar has been held to introduce a project on the use of bicycles for free in the ancient city of Hoi An.

The reality and experience of transport infrastructure development in Vietnam and in the world have shown that quality and efficiency of transportation system`s infrastructure are always parallel with application of modern science and technology in the process of construction and production.

Vietnam has developed legal frameworks to promote female empowerment in the economy through models, career education, job creation and promoting gender equality at work.

Each year, disasters such as typhoons, droughts and floods impact millions of lives, the food security and cause one to two percent of economic losses.

Over the past 18 years, the British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) has raised about VND10 billion (US$430,000) for the charitable activities in Vietnam and attracted thousands of people.

The event was a special occasion to link up all active United Nations (UN) agencies government bodies and relevant development partners, the private sector, local NGOs and young Vietnamese activists and students with collective actions.

With the human development index (HDI) value of 0.694 in 2017, Vietnam ranked 116th out of 189 countries (the same rank as in 2016). It needs to obtain only additional 0.006 points to join the High Human Development group (0.700).

The workshop provides an excellent opportunity for the Vietnamese government and other stakeholders to take stock of where Vietnam stands when it comes to the implementation of the Convention against Torture.

Vietnam is among the top five source countries of plastic waste dumped into the world`s oceans each year.

Participants are learning about the US drug court-based model that has proven to reduce drug use, reduce crime, and save money through a collaborative approach between the courts and treatment community.

Vietnam has actively implemented international commitments andmade efforts to cope with climate change.

An IPCC report highlights a number of climate change impacts that could be avoided by limiting global warming to 1.5°C compared to 2°C, or more.

Cast iron slag is still considered solid waste to be treated and buried in Vietnam.