Apartment prices keep escalating despite pandemic

Contrary to all predictions, the real estate market has been hot during the pandemic. People are rushing to buy apartments for fear that prices will escalate after the pandemic ends.

'Make in Vietnam' robot delivers food and supplies to Covid-19 patients

VIBOT medical robots are playing an important role in transporting food, supplies for Covid-19 patients, and medical supplies from outside to isolation areas.

 

Hue city to become capital of Ao Dai

Thua Thien – Hue province has approved the project entitled “Hue – The capital of Ao Dai” to affirm the value and position of Hue’s Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) in the culture of the ancient capital and the country.

Vietnam seeks experts to join Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Network

The Ministry of Science and Technology is calling for all individuals and organizations working in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Vietnam to join the Vietnam-Australia Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Network.

Nano Covax producer asked to provide more data

Nanogen Biopharmaceuticals and the research team behind Việt Nam’s home-grown COVID-19 vaccine Nano Covax, have been asked to provide more data before an emergency use licence can be granted.

PM underlines need to prepare for coexisting with COVID-19 pandemic

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, chaired a virtual meeting on Sunday morning to discuss COVID-19 response in 20 localities.

CPI picks up 1.79 percent in eight months, lowest in five years: GSO

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the first eight months of 2021 picked up 1.79 percent year-on-year, the lowest increase for the same period since 2016, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on August 29.

Vietnam confirms 12,796 new COVID-19 cases, over 8,800 recoveries

A total of 12,976 fresh COVID-19 cases, including 12,663 local and 44 imported infections were confirmed on August 29 by the Ministry of Health.

National Fine Arts Museum launches 3D Tour in Vietnamese, English

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on August 28 officially rolled out a brand-new 3D virtual tour in both Vietnamese and English, enabling the public to explore the Hanoi-based museum remotely.

Vietnam People's Navy team rank second at Army Games 2021

The Vietnam People's Navy team preformed excellently to rank second, behind hosts Russia, at the Sea Cup category held in Vladivostok within the framework of the International Army Games 2021.

Music heals people's spirits during pandemic

Social distancing requires the suspension of cultural and entertainment services; however, this does not hinder artists from unwinding.

 

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Viet Nam’s overseas investment rises 74.1 pct

 

71-year-old woman with Covid-19 willing to give up her life to save her husband

In a state of severe respiratory failure, Mrs. Hanh still tried to get up and whisper to the doctor, asking to give up her ventilator to her husband...

US$37,295 collected from book auction to raise funds for Covid-19 fund

The Ho Chi Minh City-based Tri Viet Publishing House, registered as First News Company has so far collected VND855 million (US$37,295) from putting up Professor John Vu’s Muon Kiep Nhan Sinh ( Many Lives - Many Times) books for auction.

HCMC reviews one week of tighter social distancing implementation

After six-day tighter social distancing implementation, almost all residents in HCMC have strictly abided by regulations on social distancing and showed awareness of pandemic prevention and control measures.

More dried noodles recalled in EU for containing banned substance

The Food Administration of Vietnam yesterday received the warning of the European Union about the recall of dried noodles with chicken and beef spices manufactured by Thien Huong Food Joint Stock Company for containing a banned substance.

State employee to be fired for taking bribes for quick vaccine jabs

A state employee in Hanoi's Ba Dinh District has been suspended for allegedly receiving bribes from people who do not want to wait to have their Covid-19 vaccine shots.

HCM City considers allowing 25,000 shippers to deliver goods across districts

It is estimated that 17,449 shippers have received the first dose of vaccine, as of 0:00 on August 28.

Acecook Vietnam general director guarantees products’ safety

Kajiwara Junichi, general director of Acecook Vietnam, guaranteed at a press conference yesterday afternoon, August 28, that the company’s products sold in Vietnam are safe for the health of consumers

Vietnam assists exports of handicrafts via Amazon

Domestic enterprises have the opportunity to bring handicraft products to the global market via the US e-commerce giant.

Vietnam, US enhance health security partnerships across region

Located in the heart of Hanoi, one of the priorities of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Southeast Asia Regional Office will be to co-ordinate COVID-19 prevention and control activities throughout the region.

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HCM City's home-care programmes for COVID-19 patients offer doctor consultations, medicines

Migrant workers say they need food and accommodations

After registering to take a train to return to her hometown, Thuong and her family members are still waiting for their turn. Her son has also tested positive for the coronavirus.

School fees of Hanoi’s international schools up to over VND700 million/year

In the upcoming school year, the tuition fees of international schools in Hanoi have increased compared to previous years. The highest tuition fee is up to VND700 million (about $34,000)/year.

Vietnam publishes more than 32,000 international articles in one year

Vietnam had 10,850 WoS (ISI) articles and 21,530 Scopus articles in 2020. The total increased by 27% compared to that of 2019 and was double that of 2018.