EV boom strains mineral supply

23/04/2026
08:40

The fuel and gas supply disruptions are affecting every facet of lives, most clearly in how people travel. In recent times, we've been tracking a growing shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) as fuel prices rise. And while EVs are a greener alternative to petrol cars on the roads, that doesn't necessarily mean the entire supply chain is green.

Việt Nam's reading culture on World Book Day

Việt Nam's reading culture on World Book Day

Society 07:38

Since 1995, UNESCO has marked 23 April as World Book and Copyright Day. The goal is to promote reading, support publishers, and protect authors’ rights worldwide. As in many countries, building a stronger reading culture remains a national priority in Việt Nam. Vietnam Today’s reporter sits down with Dr. Nguyễn Thanh Hà to get her perspective on Việt Nam’s current reading trends.

EV boom strains mineral supply

EV boom strains mineral supply

Society 08:40

The fuel and gas supply disruptions are affecting every facet of lives, most clearly in how people travel. In recent times, we've been tracking a growing shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) as fuel prices rise. And while EVs are a greener alternative to petrol cars on the roads, that doesn't necessarily mean the entire supply chain is green.

Wildlife releases help revive Việt Nam's forests

Wildlife releases help revive Việt Nam's forests

Society 02:02

The theme for this year's Earth Day, "Our Power, Our Planet", emphasises that environmental progress stems from collective action rather than solely individual efforts. In Việt Nam, years of dedicated wildlife reintroduction efforts have yielded significant results, particularly at Cát Tiên National Park in Đồng Nai province.

Earth Day 2026: From crisis to solutions

Earth Day 2026: From crisis to solutions

Society 08:08

Climate change presents a growing global challenge, as rising temperatures intensify its impacts across ecosystems. Of particular concern is land, the foundation of food security, which is under increasing pressure from degradation.

Young people inspire love of reading

Young people inspire love of reading

Society 06:01

21 April marks Việt Nam Book and Reading Culture Day. To better understand how publishing, reading culture, and lifelong learning can help build a more innovative and future-ready society, our reporter spoke with Nguyễn Cảnh Bình, Chairman and Founder of Alpha Books and Founder of the ABG Young Leaders Programme.

Legal rights for children in same-sex families considered

Legal rights for children in same-sex families considered

Society 06:16

In 2014, Việt Nam removed the ban on same-sex marriage. And in 2022, the Ministry of Health affirmed that “homosexuality is not a disease”. However, under current regulations, birth certificates can only legally recognise one parent in these families. The question remains: how can the law better reflect the realities of these families and ensure equal rights for every child?