Children-oriented disaster risk mitigation strategy to be built
A strategy and programme on children-oriented disaster risk mitigation for 2017-2021 with a vision until 2030 will be built, as heard a national conference held in the central province of Ninh Thuan.
Ninh Thuan (VNA) – Astrategy and programme on children-oriented disaster risk mitigation for2017-2021 with a vision until 2030 will be built, as heard a nationalconference held in the central province of Ninh Thuan on December 15.
The strategy will develop mechanismsto better coordinate units concerned in mitigating impacts on children and enhancethe capacity of children, families and community.
More than 160 officials and expertsfrom Vietnam, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and internationalpartners attended the event, the first of its kind co-organised by the Ministryof Agriculture and Rural Development and the UNICEF Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, DeputyMinister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Van Thang said disasters haveleft 171 dead and 30 missing since early 2016, causing a loss of more than 37trillion VND (1.6 billion USD).
In the central region alone, 27 werekilled, including 10 children from November 28 – December 12.
The UNICEF pledged to work closelywith Vietnam and domestic partners to outline effective plans for disasteradaptation, prevent child schooling disruption and protect children in case ofcrises and pressures.
Participants suggested orientationsto children-oriented disaster mitigation activities within the framework of theLaw on Disaster Risk Management and the government’s global and regionalcommitments on emergency relief and disaster management.
They summed up lessons drawn fromemergency relief programmes, shared experience and mapped out orientations tofuture cooperation in the field.
Since August 2016, the UNICEF and theVietnamese Government have provided emergency aid for children and women hit bydrought and saline intrusion in 10 provinces of the Central Highlands, the coastalsouth central region and the Mekong Delta sourcing from 2.5 million USD fundedby the Japanese government.
Nearly 140,000 Vietnamese people havebenefited from the effort./.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has requested ministries and localities to proactively cope with natural disasters to mitigate human and property losses.
Vietnam will likely face damage of more than 141.2 trillion VND (6.7 billion USD) due to natural disasters such as typhoons, floods or earthquakes in the next 50 years, the World Bank has said.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
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Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
