Over 6,300 artifacts excavated at Yen Bai’s archaeological site

More than 6,300 artifacts, have been found in excavations at the archaeological site Ben Mau A in Van Yen district, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, since September 2000, according to the provincial Museum.

Da Nang uses drones to patrol during social distancing days

Hai Chau District in Da Nang City has been using drones to "patrol" and monitor alleys to ensure local people's observance of rules on epidemic prevention and control.

America has returned to Southeast Asia

With the official visit to Singapore and Vietnam of US Vice President Kamala Harris, the White House has sent a message to Southeast Asia. It is “America is back” in a region that plays an increasingly important role in US strategy.

VN’s shipping lines gear up to meet high demand

The total volume of goods that passed through Vietnam’s seaports has been growing despite continuous increases in container freight rates since the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Audio movies' bring Vietnamese history to new audiences

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing the suspensions of many art projects, a HCM City-based company has debuted a series of "audio movies" about Vietnamese history.

World Bank, IFC and Australia partner to strengthen VN capital market

The IFC and the World Bank, in partnership with the Australian government, are implementing a multi-year advisory programme to facilitate Vietnam’s stock market development, the IFC announced on Tuesday.

Da Nang sets up hotline to help pandemic-affected foreigners

The central city of Da Nang has launched hotlines to assist Covid-19 affected foreigners.

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China donates COVID-19 medical supplies to Vietnam

Scientists help in fight against COVID-19

Scientists from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) have designed and built a mobile oxygen and medical compressed air generator station to help the country fight COVID-19.

Music project motivates people to stay optimistic

People are encouraged to send videos of their singing performances and positive messages to the non-profit music project Chạm - Sing&Share (Touch - Sing&Share) as a way to motivate the community to stay optimistic amid the pandemic.

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Market inches higher despite losses in many bank stocks

Vietnamese footballer featured on FIFA’s promotional image

Forward Nguyen Tien Linh of Vietnam is among outstanding footballers featured in a special poster of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

Inside the most modern Covid-19 hospital in Hanoi

This is a leading hospital in Vietnam that uses an air-conditioning system in Covid-19 patient rooms, with a one-way ventilation system to help limit the spread of the virus and prevent cross-infection.

HCM City will relax social distancing if Covid-19 under control: City Party Chief

Referring to the task in the next two weeks, Chief of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen said that the southern metropolis can’t relax social distancing measures unless the pandemic is under control.

Six southern provinces extend social distancing to mid-Sept

Six southern provinces have decided to extend social distancing in line with the prime minister’s Directive 16 until mid-September as many clusters of infection have yet to be brought under control.

China stops transactions, 20,000 tons of bananas go unsold

As China has unexpectedly stopped collecting bananas, a large amount of bananas remains unsold, including 20,000 tons in Lao Cai and Lai Chau alone.

Living in suburbs: growing trend among the well-off

Ten years ago, wealthy people said ‘no’ to properties located far from the center of cities, but more are now moving from the crowded inner city to the suburbs, where they can enjoy fresh air and less noise.

Prime Minister establishes working group to assist pandemic-hit people and businesses

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision to establish the Prime Minister’s special working group to remove difficulties for businesses and people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Overseas arrivals at airports confused about quarantine rules

A few days ago, Chien Nguyen took a commercial flight from the US to Vietnam with transit in South Korea.

Saigonese organize parties online during pandemic

To satisfy the desire of meeting friends during the social distancing time, many Saigonese have organized online parties, clinking glasses together from the safety of their homes.

 

Education Ministry creates lesson plans for common use at all schools

A representative of MOET disagrees with the opinion that online teaching is not suited to first graders. The ministry said it will design a section ‘Cung em hoc lop 1’ (let’s go to first grade’).

 

Pandemic continues to put hardship on enterprises in the Mekong Delta

Businesses are suffering from both the impact of the pandemic and the government’s control measures and policies to repel the former.

National COVID-19 caseload increases by additional 12,607 cases

An additional 12,607 COVID-19 infections, including 16 imported cases, were added to the national caseload in the past 24 hours to 5pm on August 31, the Ministry of Health announced.

Book on Vietnamese clothes included in Australian university library

A bilingual book about Vietnamese costumes in the 15th century has been included in the library of the National Australian University. 

HCM City announces vaccination plan against Covid-19 from now to year-end

According to Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc, the city will need about 8,145,900 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to vaccinate people aged 18 and above from now until the end of 2021.