Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan leaves Hanoi on December 8 for official visits to Russia and Belarus. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese NA left Hanoi on December 8 for official visits to Russia and Belarus. Her visit to Russia is made from December 8 – 11 at the invitation of Chairwoman of the Federation Council V. Matviyenko and Chairman of the State Duma of Russia V. Volodin. She will visit Belarus from December 12 – 14 at the invitation of Chairman of the Council of the National Assembly Mikhail Myasnikovich and Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly Vladimir Andreichenko. She is being accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu, among other senior officials. They are Ngan’s first visits to Russia and Belarus as a NA Chairwoman, which are … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman leaves Hanoi for Russia, Belarus visits
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Conference adopts Hanoi Call for Action on early childhood development
Children present the Hanoi Call for Action to delegates at the closing session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development. (Source: en.nhandan.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Early Childhood Development (ECD) adopted a Hanoi Call for Action on the implementation of ECD during its closing session in Hanoi on December 6. The call is expected to contribute significantly to accelerate the effective realisation of ECD in each country in the region in the near future. The Hanoi Call for Action affirms the importance of a sustainable environment in achieving development aspirations globally, in the region, in each country and locality, and in shaping scopes and directions for child development in the Asia-Pacific region. It also highlights the need to prioritise the investment of resources in children in order to build a solid foundation for a strong society and economic development in the region, in accordance with the … [Read more...] about Conference adopts Hanoi Call for Action on early childhood development
National volunteer day 2019 held in Hanoi
Volunteers at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - National Volunteer Day 2019 was held in Hanoi on December 8 as part of activities in response to International Volunteer Day (December 5). Permanent Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee Nguyen Anh Tuan said the event aims to promote pioneering and volunteering movements among young people in order to support socio-economic development in the community. Tuan reviewed a wide range of voluntary activities within the framework of the summer youth volunteer campaign, launched nationwide in 2000 by the Standing Board of the HCYU Central Committee. During the last two decades, over 50,000 classes on illiteracy elimination were organised for over 450,000 people. The volunteers repaired and built more than 287,000km of rural roads, repaired over 182,000 houses and constructed 67,431 others. HCYU units at all levels organised teams to give medical consulting, checks-up and treatment services to … [Read more...] about National volunteer day 2019 held in Hanoi
Vietjet Air launches Hanoi-Delhi direct route
Illustrative image (Source: Vietjet Air) New Delhi (VNA) – The first direct flight from Hanoi to India’s New Delhi landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport on December 7 night after travelling for more than five hours. Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau was present at the airport to welcome passengers of the flight that was operated by budget carrier Vietjet Air. The ambassador expressed his hope that the direct air route will facilitate cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, as well as the bilateral trade, investment and tourism ties. On December 6, Vietjet Air also launched its first direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to the Indian capital city. Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau was present at the airport to welcome passengers of the flight that was operated by budget carrier Vietjet Air. (Photo: VNA) Vietjet is the first airline in Vietnam to operate as a … [Read more...] about Vietjet Air launches Hanoi-Delhi direct route
Hanoians worried as air quality has become poor year-round
The air quality in the last six days of November was poor, with the index exceeding the permitted levels. According to the Hanoi Environment Protection Sub-department, at 10 am on the last day of November, the air quality index (AQI) at the monitoring station on Pham Van Dong street was 172. The AQI was 173 at the French Embassy on Ba Trieu street, 182 at the US Embassy on Lang Ha Road and 177 on Hang Dau street. The air quality in the last six days of November was poor, with the index exceeding the permitted levels. In Cau Giay populous district, the sky was dark at 8-10 am. And before that, on the night of November 30, on Xa Dan, Nguyen Trai and Belt Road No 3, the street lights were a blurry red. Fine dust in the air may not be visible during the day, but at night it is visible through change of the color of the streetlight system. Chi Mai Air pollution in Hanoi worsens as residents burn straw, fabrics The air quality in Hanoi is becoming worse than usual. In suburban … [Read more...] about Hanoians worried as air quality has become poor year-round
