Para-swimmer Trinh Thi Bich Nhu to feature first for Vietnam at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Para-swimmer Trinh Thi Bich Nhu will be the first Vietnamese competitor to perform at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as she is set to participate in the women’s 50m freestyle S6 preliminary round at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 25.

Technological platform used in provinces for testing management

A tech platform that takes testing samples and gives test results online is being used in nine provinces. About 26 localities are also planning to use it.

Covid-19 vaccinations at home in HCMC’s red and orange zones

From August 23, people in "red" and "orange" areas in eight districts of Ho Chi Minh City will be vaccinated against Covid-19 at home.

Promising results for Nano Covax vaccine in phase 3a of clinical trials

A local research team working on developing Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, have unveiled the promising outcomes of the mid-term phase 3a clinical trials.

Bodhi leaf paintings

Bodhi tree, which is considered a sacred symbol of Buddhism, is seen in many places in the northern province of Ninh Binh. Locals use Bodhi leaves to make artistic paintings with spiritual meanings.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 23

Widespread heatwave in the North to cool down from August 24

HCMC applies ‘3 on-site’ model for state agencies from August 23

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs yesterday released an instruction document about the operation model for state agencies and units from August 23 to September 6. 

 

Many Saigonese need support to overcome pandemic

The social distancing order in Ho Chi Minh City has caused many workers to temporarily lose their jobs and not have enough money to cover their daily lives.

Vietnamese coffee industry to go global

Though COVID-19 has brought challenges to the coffee industry, businesses can nevertheless seek to adapt by exploring innovative and value-added ideas for Vietnamese coffee.

State to manage competition for telecoms services

The State will manage competition in the markets of fixed broadband services and terrestrial mobile communication services.

Thousands of soldiers, health workers go to South to fight epidemic

Thousands of soldiers, doctors and medical students have traveled to the South to support the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic with a high determination to stamp out the disease.

Artists anxiously await Gov't financial support

Performing artists have expressed their appreciation for a recent Government pledge of financial support.

Prime Minister: Everyone in HCM City to be tested during social distancing period

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed local authorities to perform rapid testing on a large scale. HCM City will conduct Covid-19 test for the entire population during the social distancing period to detect F0 cases as soon as possible.

Historical sites in Hanoi – Past and present

Take a look at how historical sites in Hanoi have changed since the August Revolution of Autumn 1945.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 23

Delivery businesses resume in HCM City, but stymied by COVID restrictions

Czech Republic donates 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

The Czech Government has decided to donate more than 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses along with a number of quick test kits, and transfer 500,000 doses to Vietnam to help the South East Asian nation contain the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible.

Vietnam to remove all-subject GPA at secondary, high school levels

Under a newly released circular on assessing secondary and high school students, the results of students’ learning each semester and the whole academic year will be shown with the marks Good, Fair, Pass and Fail.

Ho Chi Minh City prepares 2 million support packages for local residents in need

HCM City has established a wellbeing center and prepared at least 2 million support packages for people in difficult circumstances.

Multi-million dollar apartments up for sale despite COVID-19

Despite the pandemic impacting the resort, hotel and rental market, the housing and apartment segment still has projects for sale at record prices.

Social housing sold for improper uses, State Audit finds

In many cases, people who bought, rented or leased-purchased social housing already had accommodations. Many people were found using social housing for the wrong purposes.

HCM City supermarkets the day before tighter social distancing

On August 22, one day before HCM City tightened social distancing measures, it was a bit easier for local people to purchase essential goods to prepare for the upcoming days.

Politburo issues Conclusion on overseas Vietnamese affairs

The Politburo has recently issued Conclusion No.120-KL/TW on overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs in the new situation.

Vietnam records 11,214 new COVID-19 cases on August 22

The Ministry of Health on August 22 reported 11,214 new COVID-19 infections in Vietnam, including six imported cases.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 22

Ministry of Health allows distribution of 30,000 Remdesivir vials

Losing VND8 trillion, Vietnam’s media unicorn falls into hardship

Major investors have gradually withdrawn their investment capital from the company that was dubbed the ‘unicorn’ of Vietnam's media industry.