Vietnam donates 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Laos

Vietnam has decided to donate 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Laos to help the neighbouring country combat the virus.

First US firm orders 100 VinFast electric cars at CES 2022

Artemis DNA has become the first US firm to place an order to purchase 100 electric cars of VinFast following the Vietnamese automaker’s new model debut at the technology exhibition CES 2022 in Las Vegas (USA).

Vietnam, Laos agree to boost special ties

Visiting Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held talks with his host Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on January 8 after the former’s arrival to a red-carpet welcome ceremony earlier the same day.

8x man making a fortune from banana trunks

Mr. Ho Xuan Vinh, Vice President of Ho Xuan Cau Limited Liability Company, is one of 10 individuals who received the Golden Globe Science and Technology Award 2021 for his contribution to Environmental Technology.

 

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China reopens one more border gate with Vietnam

The female ambassador who ‘slapped the table’ at an international conference

Fifty-one years since the day she ‘fell in love’ with diplomacy, female Ambassador Nguyen Thi Hoi still has memories about the leader who inspired her to fight for national interests.

New decree on deportation rights and obligations of foreigners

Foreigners who commit administrative violations within Vietnam’s territory, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf will be expelled from the country under a decree recently issued by the Government.

Vietnamese banks facing bad debt increases

Despite the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the credit of the country economy in 2021 witnessed an increase of 13 percent compared to last year. The bad news is an unavoidable rise of bad debts in many banks.

Home Spring programme for Overseas Vietnamese slated for January 22

The Home Spring programme 2022, an annual event for Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the lead up to traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations is scheduled to take place on January 22.

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Lao Prime Minister begins Vietnam visit

Cai Rang – A unique floating market in the Mekong Delta

The Cai Rang floating market is a unique market in the Mekong Delta that would attract tourists before the pandemic.

Freedom of choice: Female athletes in ‘masculine’ sports

Vietnam’s sport sector has exerted efforts and reaped successful results over the years, with numerous titles earned by female athletes competing in rigorous combat sports or others that require strength and stamina.

 

People hesitate to return home for Tet due to Covid-19 prevention regulations

Many people have not had the opportunity to visit their families because of two consecutive years of Covid-19. In 2021, the pandemic spread widely, causing great damages in all aspects.

First local photographer judges World Press Photo Contest

Hanoi native Pham Ha Duy Linh will be one of the five members on the judging panel for the Southeast Asia and Oceania at the 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Vietnam becomes major manufacturer of Nike sports shoes

Vietnam has surpassed China to become the major manufacturer of Nike sports shoes.

Army General speaks about pandemic-response proposal, Prime Minister’s brainstorming decision

Proposing a declaration of a state of emergency in response to the Covid-19 pandemic was a “proposal of nerves”, not only for the Party, State and Government’s leaders, but also for ministries and appropriate agencies.

Vietnam Puppetry Theatre launches innovative shows for new year

Aiming to bring new experiences to audiences, the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre will strive to innovate and create quality puppet plays with high artistic value and new forms of expression.

Health deputy minister Nguyen Truong Son reprimanded

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son, a member of the Ministry of Health’s Party Civil Affairs Committee in the 2016-2021 tenure, was reprimanded by the Prime Minister for his shortcomings while on duty.

HCM City stops all non-essential activities during Tet holidays

Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Phan Van Mai emphasized stopping all non-essential activities with large gatherings during the incoming Lunar New Year holiday in light of Covid-19.

Family worship place in Long An province under investigation

The Department of Public Security of southern Long An province has decided to commence legal proceedings against individuals involved in wrongdoings at “Tinh that bong lai”, a family Buddhist worship place.

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Fifth Vietnam Rice Festival underway in Vinh Long

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Vietnam’s HDI sees improvements in 2016 – 2020

Over 1.4 million people become unemployed in 2021 due to COVID-19: GSO

More than 1.4 million Vietnamese were unemployed in 2021, up 203,700 from the previous year or 17 percent, due to impacts of the worst-ever fourth wave of COVID-19 infections for months, data from the General Statistics Office showed.

Many super-projects in HCM City fail to meet deadlines

The VND10 trillion tide-prevention project, Subway No 1, Belt Road No 2, and Thu Thiem 2 Bridge are huge projects that have not been completed, even though they kicked off many years ago.