Vietnamese scientist becomes Vice President of Asia region in World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 193 Member States and Territories. It originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO). WMO is the specialised agency of the United Nations for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences a year later.
For the first time, a Vietnamese citizen has been appointed as Vice President of a Region in the World Meteorological.
Assoc.Prof. Tran Hong Thai. Photo: MONRE
General Director of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Assoc.Prof. Tran Hong Thai has been appointed as Vice President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)’s Region II (Asia).
WMO members are pided into six regions: I (Africa), II (Asia), III (South America), IV (North America, Central America and the Caribbean), V (South-West Pacific) and VI (Europe).
Recommended
National
Vietnam News Today (May 10): Vietnamese Peacekeepers Honored with UN Medal in South Sudan
Vietnam News Today (May 10): Vietnam, Azerbaijan seek to turn strategic partnership into concrete cooperation; Ample room remains for cooperation between China's Guangxi, Vietnamese localities; Vietnamese peacekeepers honored with UN medal in South Sudan; Canada symposium highlights Vietnam’s journey to peace, development.
May 10, 2025 | 07:04
National
Vietnam News Today (May 9): Vietnam Ready to Work With Russia to Elevate Relations
Vietnam News Today (May 9): Vietnam ready to work with Russia to elevate relations; Vietnam and Singapore vow to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership; Vietnam Festival in Japan to take place on May 31 and June 1; Cold air to hit regions this weekend, bring relief from early summer heat.
May 09, 2025 | 09:13
National
Vietnam News Today (May 8): Vietnam Remains Committed to UNCLOS
Vietnam News Today (May 8): Vietnam regards Azerbaijan as key regional partner: Party leader; Vietnam remains committed to UNCLOS; Vietnam ready to negotiate with US for balanced, sustainable trade; Vietnam, Italy promote tourism cooperation.
May 08, 2025 | 08:44
National
Vietnam News Today (May 7): Vietnam Hosts Over 7.67 Million International Visitors in First 4 Months
Vietnam News Today (May 7): Vietnam ready for negotiations on a trade deal with Australia; Vietnam hosts over 7.67 million international visitors in first 4 months; Vietnam attracts US$13.82 billion in FDI in four-month period; Over 10,000 people pray for peace within framework of Vesak 2025.
May 07, 2025 | 08:00
National
Vietnam News Today (May 6): Party Leader To Lam Meets Vietnamese Expatriates in Kazakhstan
Vietnam News Today (May 6): Vietnam records dramatic growth after 50 years of reunification; Party leader To Lam meets Vietnamese expatriates in KazakhstanVietnamese specialties introduced to Malaysian consumers; Hue breakfast noodle soup among Top 100 breakfasts in the world.
May 06, 2025 | 06:19
National
Boarding Kindergarten Children Supported with VND360.000/Month
The Government will support lunch for boarding kindergartens students from 3 months to 3 years old, at a rate of VND 360.000 per month.
May 05, 2025 | 07:55
National
Vietnam News Today (May 5): Party Chief To Lam’s Trip to Russia Carries Special Strategic Significance
Vietnam News Today (May 5): Vietnamese Party leader receives Sri Lankan President; Party chief To Lam’s trip to Russia carries special strategic significance; Vietnam's liberation of South and national reunification celebrated in Venezuela; Heatwave begins to bake Northern and Central Vietnam.
May 05, 2025 | 07:50
National
Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam, Sri Lanka Deepen Traditional Friendship, Comprehensive Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam, Sri Lanka deepen traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation; Buddhist cultural festival highlights spiritual heritage in Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnamese businesses catch market trends in Canada; Air travel tops 636,000 passengers in first three days of national holiday.
May 04, 2025 | 10:56