Unique collections of ornamental plants owned by young architect

These collections of ornamental trees are impressive for both the quantity and quality of the trees.

Teachers complain about problems in online teaching, ask for guidance

After one year of teaching online, Vietnamese schools and teachers have become familiar with the new teaching mode.

Coc Coc criticizes Google for policy that hurts its platform

Coc Coc has had to shift to Google’s user agent, a string of text that helps identify a browser when connecting to web pages, to protect users from possible negative impact from the policy on blocking access to many Google’s websites and services.

Education ministry wants 95,000 more teachers in workforce

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) wants to have 95,000 more teachers as regular personnel in the next five years, including 31,000 in 2021.

Three busy days of US Vice President Kamala Harris in Vietnam

US Vice President Kamala Harris, the first US Vice President to visit Vietnam, had three busy days in Hanoi, with a packed schedule.

401 mobile medical stations treat 27,600 Covid-19 patients in HCM City

By August 26, Ho Chi Minh City had 401 mobile medical stations in operation and it is now establishing 12 more stations.

Caseload exceeds 410,000, additional 386 deaths reported

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam reached 410,366 as 12,920 new infections were reported on August 27 evening.

Coach Park Hang-seo names 25-man squad for first match of World Cup qualifiers’ final round

Head coach Park Hang-seo of the national men’s football team on August 27 announced a 25-man squad of Vietnam for the match against Saudi Arabia in the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.

Hanoi Mayor orders closer inspection of high-risk zones

“All the people in isolated areas must be considered F1 cases (contacts of infected people) and they must be tested. Those who refuse testing must be taken away to concentrated quarantine,” said Hanoi Mayor Chu Ngoc Anh.

Robust regulations ahead for management of public debt

Vietnam will launch a revamp of its 2021-2025 budget management strategy, which is expected to ensure national security and control public debt.

Cross-border e-commerce opens 'green lane' for local businesses

The coronavirus pandemic has hit almost every country in the world, including Vietnam, causing disruption in the global supply chain. 

HCM City gets 14,500 tonnes of free rice from national reserve

The General Department of State Reserves is giving 14,500 tonnes of rice from the national reserve for free distribution to HCM City's struggling populace.

Classical drama artist, culinary artisan both die of COVID-19

Tuong (classical drama) artist Bach Mai and culinary artisan Trieu Thi Choi died after days of COVID-19 treatment in hospitals in HCM City on Thursday. 

People lose everything as they fall into consumer-loan trap

Some people who have not earned enough money because of Covid-19 and have had to borrow money have fallen into traps set by usurers.

Securities stocks soar amid M&A activities

Securities stocks have seen significant growth in market prices thanks to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam.

Ly Son Islands at risk from quakes, volcanic eruptions

Samples of basalt and ancient rocks found on mountains and cliffs on the Ly Son Islands have shown that there were active volcanoes in the area less than 10,000 years ago, and researchers believe it is possible they could erupt again.

Rice price hits 18-month low

The export price of Vietnam’s 5% broken rice has fallen to US$385 per ton, down US$100 per ton against the same period last year and the lowest since February 2020, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. 

State budget saved for investment

According to the Government's report, Vietnam’s GDP in 2020 reached $271.2 billion, 1.4 times higher than that of 2015. GDP per capita in 2020 was $2,779, 1.3 times higher than 2015.

COVID-19 home-care kit includes anti-viral drug molnupiravir

The Ministry of Health has announced that the antiviral drug molnupiravir will be part of the medicine package provided to COVID-19 patients in HCM City, while three robots will be used to deliver food to patients at a resuscitation hospital.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 27

Over 15,300 tonnes of rice to be provided to HCM City, Long An

 

Fourth Covid-19 wave still raging, 80,000 businesses leave market

The Ministry of Planning and Investment's latest report found that production and business activities have been seriously affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business groups call for smooth issue of travel permits in locked-down cities, provinces

A number of industry trade groups have called on the Government and HCM City to issue travel permits to employees of their member companies to enable them to carry out some urgent tasks amid the city’s social distancing.

National railway development scheme with vision towards 2050 awaits approval

A national railway development scheme with vision towards 2050 awaits approval for more than 1,500km of railways.

Over 2,500 lecturers register for doctoral programs under State-funded project

According to the Ministry of Education and Training, more than 1,200 lecturers registered to study for a PhD under the State-funded Project 89 in 2021 and over 1,300 registered in 2022.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 27

VN-Index drops 0.64% as heavyweights dive