Society

The Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has committed 1 million USD to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support Vietnam's recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi”.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has set a target of reaching a stable national forest cover rate of 42-43%, focusing on improving forest quality by 2030.

In the third quarter of 2024, the labour force aged 15 and above reached 52.7 million, an increase of 114,100 people compared to the previous quarter and 238,800 people year-on-year.

The 11th Long An Provincial Party Congress, term 2020-2025, set out 7 social targets, including the rate of trained workers reaching 75% by 2025 (35% with degrees and certificates).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 5 launched a movement themed “Mai am cho dong bao toi” (houses for our compatriots) to build and upgrade houses for the needy across the nation within 450 days.

The completion and operation of the 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line will contribute to completing the national power grid infrastructure, while connecting power sources to regions in need.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has recommended Vietnamese people living here to strictly adhere to the regulations and guidance regarding safety and security measures set by local authorities.

Long An is adjacent to Ho Chi Minh City, the gateway to the Southwest region, with a terrain divided by a dense system of rivers, canals, and streams.

Engineering Brigade 249 under the Engineering Corps on September 30 morning officially opened the Phong Chau pontoon bridge, spanning the Hong (Red) river.

In recent years, infrastructure, especially the transport system in the province, has received investment attention. In particular, since the beginning of the term, the transport infrastructure has improved significantly.

Two Vietnamese mountaineers stranded and in distress, in challenging weather conditions, on a famed peak in the Alps have been rescued.

Domestic migrants in the Red River and Mekong deltas face myriad challenges in terms of social welfare, accommodation, education and integration, a study by a team from the National Economics University (NEU) has unveiled.