Banning motorbikes - a complex issueYour browser does not support the audio element. Hà Nội is facing a serious problem because of polluted air and traffic congestion. Authorities plan to limit motorbikes in inner districts after 2025 and them gradually ban reduce the number of bikes on the roads from 2030. Are motorbikes the problem? Watch our video and tell us your comments.

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd., Japan’s third largest seafood processor, has opened a US$12.65 million factory in Vietnam’s Long An Province, following concerns about Fukushima water safety and overdependence on China, according to Japan’s Nikkei Asia newspaper. As the first facility of the Japanese seafood giant in Vietnam, the factory specializes in producing crab and fish filets with workshops and machinery imported from Japan and Europe. Kyokuyo plans to export products from this factory to around the world, including to Japan and Southeast Asia. In August 2023, after Japan began discharging treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, China banned all seafood imports from Japan. Kyokuyo is Japan's third largest seafood producer by assets after Maruha Nichiro and Nissui, as of March, Nikkei Asia said, citing Statista data.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) caused close to 270,000 deaths in Vietnam between 2020 and 2023, according to the World Health Organization. This alarming statistic was revealed at a press conference announcing the launch of a community program on AMR prevention and control in Hanoi on Friday. Besides, environmental pollution, including antimicrobial residues in water sources, has worsened AMR, threatening ecosystems and public health nationwide. Rural and low-income communities will bear the brunt of the overuse of antimicrobials and AMR, widening healthcare disparities. The program will also include the development of an online platform providing AMR-related in-depth information, infographics, and videos to educate the public on the responsible antimicrobial use.

Achievements Việt Nam’s journey in organ transplantation began in 1992, with its first kidney transplant performed with assistance from foreign experts. By early this year the country had performed nearly 8,000 organ transplants, including over 7,000 kidney transplants and 500 liver transplants, saving thousands of lives. Việt Nam now performs more than 1,000 organ transplants annually, making it a leading country in Southeast Asia in this field. There are about 300 brain dead persons in Việt Nam every day, yet most of their organs go unused. By streamlining registration and enabling better tracking of potential donors, Việt Nam can increase efficiency and build public trust.

Indonesian customers take delivery of the VF 5 during the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week 2024 event. JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 November 2024 - VinFast Auto has officially launched the delivery of its electric VF 5, at the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week, held from November 22 to December 1, 2024. Additionally, customers choosing installment plans will benefit from 0% interest, no administrative fees, and no service charges for the first year.To alleviate potential concerns about transitioning to electric vehicles in Indonesia, VinFast has introduced an attractive resale value guarantee. Starting from November 24, attendees can also test drive the VF 5 and VF e34 to experience these smart and modern electric vehicles, tailored for urban lifestyles.Hashtag: #vinfastThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. VinFast's product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

Bringing together UK and global expertise, the 12th edition of the global language testing and assessment conference explores how language learning and assessment can drive social and economic progress, boost education quality, and contribute to global interconnectedness. New Directions East Asia 2024, the 12th edition of the global language testing and assessment conference, was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 21 to 23 November 2024. English language policy, learning systems, and assessment Policy and society English alongside other languages Technology and AIHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 November 2024 - The British Council's flagship event on language testing and assessment, New Directions East Asia 2024 , brings together regional and international leaders in education from 21 to 23 November in Bangkok, Thailand. It invites meaningful discussions on how language assessment policies can drive social and economic progress, boost education quality, and contribute to global interconnectedness. I am delighted that this year's New Directions East Asia conference in Thailand will explore the transformative role of language assessment on individuals and society".This year's New Directions East Asia conference examines the impact of language assessment policy at various levels:The conference focuses on the impact of language assessment policies at both the macro and micro levels.

Whimsical White ChristmasAvenue K Shopping Mall celebrates the official launch of the Whimsical White Christmas on 20th November 2024. This holiday season, Avenue K Shopping Mall fulfils your dreams with its theme of '' right in the heart of KL. About Avenue K Shopping MallAvenue K is Kuala Lumpur's coolest urban hub, where life and creativity are celebrated. Far from a regular shopping mall, Avenue K is an experiential destination that has transformed the art of shopping. Avenue K is where you make friends, and create trend.

The Việt Nam University of Fine Arts (VNUFA) has relaunched its Journal of Fine Arts Research as a tribute and celebration of the Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20. The online version is already available with the sections of home page, published issues, research and exchange, authors - works, foreign fine arts and authors. The editor-in-chief said the journal's predecessor was a fine arts scientific research special magazine first published in 2002 with four issues per year. In 2014, the magazine was upgraded to the Journal of Fine Arts Research, following a decision by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and published four times a year. During its formation and development, the journal has published a large number of scientific articles in different categories including ancient and modern fine arts and education.

Source: vn.usembassy.govMore than 31,000 Vietnamese students are pursuing education in the United States, with a significant concentration in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This data was shared during the International Education Week, held from November 18–22 in Hanoi. According to the Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of Vietnamese students at universities and colleges in the US continues to grow, reaching 22,066 students in the 2023–2024 academic year. Including all levels of study, the total number exceeds 31,000 students, making Vietnam the leading ASEAN country in terms of students studying in the US. Notably, nearly 50% of Vietnamese students in the US are enrolled in STEM fields, supporting Vietnam's goals to develop a skilled workforce for high-tech industries.

Eight family members in Buon Ma Thuot, a city in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, were hospitalized after eating dog meat earlier this week. On Monday, H.M.Nie and her family hosted a party in Tan Lap Ward, Buon Ma Thuot, where they served dog meat. After the meal, eight people in the family began to develop fevers, nausea, and fatigue. According to the Dak Lak Department of Health, the eight were suspected to have had poisoning. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!

The body of a foreign man was found floating along the shore near a beach in Hoi An, central Vietnam on Wednesday morning, marking the second corpse discovered this week in the famous tourist city. Local residents discovered the body and reported it to authorities who immediately dispatched officers to cordon off the scene at Tan Thanh Beach and conduct an autopsy. The Hoai River in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, where the body of a foreign man was found on November 19, 2024. Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, a cyclo (pedicab) driver discovered the body of another foreign man, about 20 years old, floating on the Hoai River, near Hoi An’s Bach Dang promenade. Before the body was discovered, a social media post had been circulating about a foreign man who went missing while touring Hoi An with his friends.

It will also sponsor training missions to its partner hospitals in Vietnam and provide 40,000 operations for children with facial deformities in Vietnam. He also briefed the Lao leader on the recent situation in Vietnam and the results of cooperation between the two countries' defence ministries. In the next five years, Facing the World plans to establish appropriate self-sustaining craniofacial centres and outreach programmes in Việt Nam. It will also sponsor training missions to its partner hospitals in Việt Nam and provide 40,000 operations for children with facial deformities in Việt Nam. In the upcoming ASEAN Cup, Việt Nam have been placed in Group B, alongside Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Laos.

But analysts warn that question marks remain over worker shortages and whether Japan can generate enough electricity for energy-hungry AI data centers. Japanese tech investor SoftBank and U.S. computing giant Nvidia last week unveiled ambitious proposals to build an "AI grid" across the nation. Japan's investments are an attempt "to remain competitive in that space, but also... to stay prepared around this geopolitical tension that we know is growing", Forbessaid. At the same time, Japan has been "taking a lead" on international discussions on AI, including with an initiative launched at last year's G7 summit in Hiroshima. Japan can benefit from AI advances in healthcare, Forbes said, calling the latest investments an attempt to "put Japan at the forefront of this technological revolution".

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presented three proposals to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during a discussion on sustainable development and energy transition at the 2024 G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday. At the event, chaired by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, many leaders agreed that the implementation of the SDGs is slowing down, pointing out the difficulties developing countries face in ensuring a fair energy transition. They expressed unified support for policies promoting green finance and the mobilization of international resources to assist developing countries. The PM brought forward three proposals, each helping accelerate the SDGs implementation, ensuring they will be fulfilled on schedule. PM Chinh also announced that Vietnam will host the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit in April 2025, demonstrating the country’s commitment to furthering the implementation of the SDGs and accelerating the energy transition.

EF EPI, the international survey of English skills by countries, capital cities and regions, published annually since 2011, has been released by EF Education First, a global provider of culturally immersive education. In the Asian region, Vietnam ranks eighth in English proficiency with a score of 498, following Singapore (609), the Philippines (570), Malaysia (566), Hong Kong (549), the Republic of Korea (523), Nepal (512), and Bangladesh (500). “The global landscape of English proficiency is constantly evolving,” said EF EPI author Kate Bell. The worldwide level of English proficiency has declined for a fourth year running, with 60% of countries in the index scoring somewhat lower this year than last year. However, the superior performance of English-based AI services may further increase the value of English proficiency over time rather than decrease the need to learn English, since English speakers have access to far more powerful, reliable and varied AI assistance than others.