1.22 trillion VND relating to COVID-19 test kit case seized

The police has seized, blocked and averted real estate transactions and accounts worth US$53.86 million relating to the case of COVID-19 test kit developer Viet A Technologies JSC, an officer said on January 28.

Unique paintings by Ukrainian artist celebrate Year of Tiger

Anatasiia Kuusk, a Ukrainian painter who loves Vietnam, has designed a collection of paintings portraying the tiger to celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Vietnam in 2022.

Unikey creator joins technology unicorn MoMo

Recruiting and using talents is a policy being pursued by MoMo, a new Vietnamese unicorn (a privately held startup company valued at over $1 billion).

Vietnam to begin spring vaccination campaign from January 29

Vietnam will organise a rapid vaccination campaign this spring running from January 29 to February 28, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on January 27.

Airlines, travel firms propose reopening to international tourism in February

Major airlines, travel businesses and hoteliers have signed a petition to the Prime Minister proposing that Vietnam reopen its door to international tourism in February as opposed to April or May as scheduled.

Visitors arriving at HCM City airport with COVID can choose hospital

All public and private hospitals in HCM City that meet the conditions mandated by health authorities can now treat people entering the country with COVID-19.

Health ministry urges favourable conditions for entrants to Vietnam ahead of Tet

The Ministry of Health has asked the ministries of foreign affairs, national defence, public security and transport, and local governments to create favourable conditions for entrants to Vietnam ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Trade revenue in 2022 likely to hit US$750 billion

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover this year is anticipated to reach between US$740 - 750 billion, representing a rise of 13 – 15% over the previous year, according to industry insiders.

COVID-19 field hospital in HCM City busier as Tet holiday nears

Air passengers arriving at HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport that test positive for COVID-19 are immediately taken to field hospital No 12, as per protocols.

Health ministry announces new COVID-19 level assessment

The Ministry of Health on Thursday issued new guidelines on COVID-19 risk level assessment, in line with the Government’s resolution on safe adaptation, flexible and effective control of the pandemic.

Overseas Vietnamese journalists visit Truong Sa to ‘see’ and ‘hear’

Overseas Vietnamese have overcome hesitation and doubts after visiting Truong Sa. After the trips, they act as ‘ambassadors’ in affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands.

Indonesian man hooked on Vietnamese Tet holiday

As a non-Vietnamese residing in Quebec (Canada), Herman's heart swells whenever the Lunar New Year approaches. For him, the best way to immerse himself in the culture is to cook up a typical Vietnamese meal.

Universities plan to receive students for in-person learning after Tet

Following directions from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on preparing conditions to reopen schools, many universities in Hanoi plans to welcome students back for in-person learning after the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.

UK pledges support on Vietnam’s path to pursue a greener future

Vietnam and the UK have substantial cooperation opportunities in the fulfilment of green growth targets, British Ambassador Gareth Ward has affirmed in a recent interview granted to VNA.

WWF: 91 new species discovered in Vietnam in 2020

As many as 91 new species were discovered in Vietnam in 2020, including 85 endemic species, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in its report issued on January 26.

Vietnam eyes foreign investment to boost electric vehicle industry

PM Pham Minh Chinh wants Vietnam to attract major investors from all over the world to develop the electric vehicle industry, according to an official document issued recently by the Government’s Office.

Imported automobiles up over 52 percent in 2021

As many as 160,035 automobiles were imported to Vietnam last year, up 52.1 percent annually, mostly from Thailand, Indonesia and China, reported the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam lose 4-0 to Australia, officially out of World Cup

Vietnam lost 4-0 to Australia in World Cup qualification on January 27 in Melbourne, ending their dreams of winning a ticket to the Qatar finals later this year.

Vietnamese coffee in the eyes of foreigners

Among the many food and drinks visitors simply must try when in Vietnam, coffee ranks at the very top of the list. 

Investors flock to Lang Son to build wind power plants

A mass of applications to develop wind power farms have been sent to Lang Son People’s Committee and Lang Son Department of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam builds digital technology industry development strategy to 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has agreed with the proposal by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on replacing the IT, electronics and telecommunications development program with a digital technology industry development strategy.

Digital transformation helps enterprises adapt to new normal

After the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite lockdown orders, social distancing, and direct contact restriction, there was not a complete collapse of socio-economic life.

Technology M&A to retain booming growth in 2022

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the technology sector are expected to continue with their escalating activities in 2022, helping to allure foreign capital influx into tempting sectors.

New support package to help economic recovery post-pandemic

When the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, Vietnam was in a zero-vaccine state, so it had to implement social distancing to protect people's health and life.

Vietnamese spending big money on limited-edition motorcycles

The Vietnamese motorbike market is becoming saturated, forcing manufacturers to design high-end limited-edition models to attract customers and exploit niche market segments.