Vietnam plans to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 in 2022

Vietnam will carry out COVID-19 vaccinations for children between the ages of five and 11 next year pending scientific research available, according to the national immunization advisory council.

57-year-old gymnast wins gold medal at Legion Sports Fest 2021

57-year-old Vietnamese gymnast Nhon Ly thrilled both domestic and foreign bodybuilders by winning a gold medal and a bronze medal at the Legion Sports Fest 2021 which took place recently in the United States.

PM attends 16th East Asia Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 27 evening attended the 16th East Asia Summit (EAS).

Photo of Vietnam's terraced fields among best entries in int’l competition

Spanish photographer Felipe Souto's panoramic photo of Vietnam’s terraced fields has been honored at the EPSON International Pano Awards 2021.

Vietnam states its case ahead of crucial climate convention

At CO26, the nation will meet to strengthen actions against global warming under the 2015 Paris Agreement, amid extreme weather events worldwide.

 

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Shrimp exporters accelerate production

Vietnamese building to be presented at world architectural festival

The Veil-White Palace Event and Exhibition Centre in HCM City is among the shortlisted projects of the upcoming World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2021, dubbed the “Oscars of architecture”.

The young female CEO and Vietnam’s first app for the elderly

HASU, developed by young female IT expert Ngo Thuy Anh during a special time – the first wave of Covid 19 in Vietnam, has become the first application on comprehensive healthcare for people aged over 50 in Vietnam.

Banks record higher profits, some exceeding annual plan

Multiple banks recorded prosperous business results in the first nine months of 2021 despite the negative impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with some even exceeding business targets for the whole year.

Permanent Court of Arbitration sets up rep. office in Vietnam

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has decided to establish its representative office in Vietnam under an agreement signed with the Vietnamese Government in Hanoi on October 27.

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President’s presence at upcoming UN debate manifests Vietnam’s attention to cooperation with Africa

Hoa Binh makes breakthroughs based on administrative reform

To develop its economy in the coming years, the northern province of Hoa Binh has identified two pillars: administrative reform and information technology application to improve the business environment and attract investment.

Ancient book seeks UNESCO recognition

Ha Tinh province has sent dossiers to UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme proposing for the recognition of an ancient book as one of documentary heritage in the world.

Vietnam has only 300 artificial intelligence experts

This shortage of talent is a huge challenge for the country to realize its goal of becoming a center of artificial intelligence (AI) development in the region and the world.

UK to provide medical equipment worth £500,000 to Vietnam

In a call with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 26, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson said that the UK would donate medical equipment worth £500,000 to support Vietnam to combat Covid-19.

Three real estate markets to attract investors by year end

Property projects in Quang Ninh, Bac Giang and Thanh Hoa are expected to attract northern investors in the last months of 2021 thanks to the development of infrastructure and IZs.

Should films be sanctioned for employing artists involved in scandals?

Filmmakers have reacted to a recent proposal by a NA Deputy to stop screening films or revoke licenses if artists in films commit ethical violations.

Veteran artist keeps water puppetry alive

Former director of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Chu Luong, has been recognised by the VN Guinness Book of Records for making the most puppets - around 1,000 puppets in five years.

Bankers get richer amid pandemic

Commercial banks have reported profits of trillions of dong in the first nine months of the year, helping their owners get richer while other businesses remain in distress because of the impact of Covid-19.

Safe cocoons protect children orphaned by Covid-19

Most of the 1,500 orphaned COVID-19 youngsters are living in families of freelance workers in HCM City. Without financial or spiritual assistance, the previously limited path to these children's future has become even more bleak. 

Proposed ban on alcohol, air conditioning in HCMC restaurants withdrawn

The HCMC Food Safety Management Board has withdrawn its proposal to ban restaurants in HCMC from offering alcoholic drinks and using air conditioners in closed spaces when they resume dine-in services. 

Vietnam beats Chinese Taipei 1-0 in opening match

Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei 1-0 in the first match of of Group I under the 2022 Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Dolen Omurzakov (Kyrgyzstan) on October 27.

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Vietnam remains attractive investment destination: Report

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Vietnam reports 4,411 new COVID-19 cases, over 2,000 recoveries on October 27

PM proposes establishment of regional social security network

Also in the framework of the 38th and 39th ASEAN summits and related summits, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the ASEAN+3 summit, which includes ASEAN, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.