Day: March 24, 2024

Runners to take on biosphere reserve track

Gia Lai: Runners from nationwide will be competing in the Kon Chu Rang Half Marathon, held in a UNESCO-recognised world biosphere reserve, in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai on May 12, calling for donations to support conservation activities…

Vietnamese runners shine at Da Nang International Marathon

Da Nang: The Danang International Marathon was held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on March 24, attracting over 9,000 athletes, including nearly 1,800 foreigners from 60 countries and territories.

In the men’s 42km marathon, the top spot belo…

Vietnam receives 51.5 million USD in carbon credits from WB

Hanoi: Vietnam has received a 51.5 million USD payment for verified emissions reductions – commonly referred to as carbon credits – for reducing deforestation and forest degradation (REDD ) and for enhancing carbon stored in forests through reforestat…

Young people with outstanding achievements honoured

Hanoi: The Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 23 evening to award young people who obtained outstanding achievements in different fields in 2023.

The event saw Acting President Vo Thi A…

Vietnam saves 428,000 kwh of electricity during Earth Hour 2024

Hanoi: Vietnam saved a total of 428,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to approximately 858.9 million VND (34,675 USD) by switching off the light for one hour on March 23 in response to the Earth Hour 2024, the National Load Dispatch Centre (EVNNLDC) …