Social Affairs

Annually, disasters cost Vietnam an average of up to 1.5 percent of its GDP. In the event of a major disaster, this can go as high as 4 percent of GDP. Over 300 lives are lost on average each year. Agriculture is considered the most vulnerable sector for almost all kinds of natural disasters.

As many as 200 enterprises will participate in the 2017 Vietfood and Beverage-ProPack international exhibition, scheduled to take place at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre at 91 Tran Hung Dao from November 8 to 11.

For the first time in the world an official ceremony is holding under the patronage of the French Embassy in the Philippines for the exhibition of the Original Eiffel Tower staircase which took place from September 7th till January 15th in Manila, a symbolic property of Ayala Group.

In order to not become a burden for family Phan Son Huong (born 1985), a disabled young man has overcome difficulties to become director of an online marketing and printing company.

Customers can now buy train ticket online, through ticket center, messaging to get the number to buy ticket easily in first days of selling train tickets for the upcoming Tet holiday.

Following the success of the first fashion brand H&M 2 months ago in Ho Chi Minh city, H&M Vietnam is preparing for the launching of its second store in Hanoi on Saturday, November 11.

Time to unwind your imagination with Franz Schubert Cycle at L’Espace or enjoy the exhibition “Gang of Five, Chancing Modern”…

Vietnam can mitigate risks to natural disasters by implementing an integrated disaster risk management strategy, said experts at an international conference in Vietnam held on October 13 to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction.

The EU Climate Diplomacy fair takes place at Ly Thai To Square, Hoan Kiem Lake (Hanoi) on Oct 14 left stunning impression for attendants.

The Vietnam Railways Corporation has recently launched the refrigerated container service in the North-South route, helping domestic exporters reduce freights.

On the morning of October 13th, the conference on praising chairmen of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee at commune levels and Head of The National Outstanding Front Activity Department from 2014 to 2017 took place in Hanoi.

Fruit stores in Hanoi meet the requirements for food safety will be received logo from the local government, so that customers can identify and buy qualified products.

After ten years of carrying out Law on Gender Equality, Hanoi has paid special attention to timely dealing with concerned issues relating to women, especially in the health sector.

Southern provinces of Ninh Thuan and Dong Nai have revoked licenses of several projects due to the delay in implementing construction of these projects.

The Hanoi People’s Committee issued Official Letter No. 4858/UBND-KT dated October 5, giving approval in principle to attend Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City from November 15 to November 18.

The Prime Minister has approved the proposal to hold the 19th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) in Vietnam in 2018.

The High school No. 14 in Mongolia has put the Uncle Ho statue in s special place, which will make any Vietnamese visiting the school feels proud and happy.

Graduation with major in agricultural engineering, but Nguyen Duc Ninh (born 1983) – Director of Alofarm Vietnam JSC, an expert on agriculture consulting, who has directly supported highland farmers in distance area in the process of technology transfer, started his business from a software company.

After the launches of H&M, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius in Ho Chi Minh city in September, this will be a welcome news for fashionista in Hanoi, as Spanish retailer Zara is seen as one of the most favorite “fast fashion” brand in the world.

Along with the efforts from related ministries and agencies, the young public officials in Hanoi has contributed significantly in the process of administrative reform, with an aim to create favorable conditions for citizens and enterprises.