Mass Covid-19 testing campaign in Da Nang

To ensure safety and avoid large gatherings during lockdown, medical staff in the central city of Da Nang are going to each alley to collect samples for testing from representatives of households.

Free haircuts provided to 500 Hanoi doctors

Understanding the hardships of frontline forces, Andre Lecharoux, owner of a hair salon on Nha Chung Street, Hanoi, asked his students and colleagues to give free haircuts to 500 doctors and nurses at Bach Mai Hospital.

Axie Infinity is one of world's top 30 'virtual currencies'

In just a short time, Vietnam's blockchain game Axie Infinity has grown tremendously, becoming a new phenomenon in the world gaming industry.

First Vietnamese in WHO promotes regional healthcare

Dr. Tran Thi Giang Huong is the first Vietnamese person to take on a high role in the world's largest medical organisation - the World Health Organisation.

AstraZeneca CEO pledges to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to VN on schedule

The CEO of AstraZeneca, Pascal Soriot, has pledged to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam on time and increase vaccine supplies to the country this month.

 

Farmers face sharp drop in prices for fruit amid pandemic

Nearly all kinds of fruits, from custard apple to dragon fruit to durian, have seen prices plummet on low demand.

HCM City to use app to manage blood donations

A platform that helps manage blood donations will reduce the time of waiting and ensure physical distancing during blood donations in HCMC.

80,500 Covid-19 patients discharged from hospital, over 5mil people vaccinated in HCM City

On August 18, Ho Chi Minh City saw 2,291 Covid-19 patients discharged from the hospital, bringing the total number of recovered patients since January 1 to 80,441.

Hanoi donates 6,000 tonnes of rice to HCM City, Binh Duong province

The capital city of Hanoi has decided to donate 5,000 tonnes of rice to Ho Chi Minh City and 1,000 tonnes to the southern province of Binh Duong.

Vietnam reports 10,639 domestic COVID-19 cases on August 19

Vietnam recorded 10,654 COVID-19 infections, including 10,639 domestic and 15 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 7pm on August 19, the Ministry of Health announced.

Artist paints everyday items to raise funds for people in need

While social distancing is crucial to prevent the spread of COVID-19, having to stay at home most of the time is not a comfortable experience.

Foreign ministry clarifies entry policies for fully inoculated arrivals, vaccination for foreigners

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday clarified Vietnam’s policies on entry for fully vaccinated arrivals and ensuring equal access to COVID-19 vaccines for foreigners in the country.

 

Vietnam to play first match of World Cup qualifiers’ third round at midnight

The match between Vietnam and Saudi Arabia in the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers is set to start at 0am on September 3 (Vietnam time).

Joining forces with VietNamNet to stamp out the pandemic

In order to make a contribution to the country’s fight against Covid-19, VietNamNet has launched the "Joining forces with VietNamNet to stamp out the pandemic" program.

Agricultural produce supplies meet demand for the long-term: Ministry

The supply of agricultural products will meet consumer demand for the long term with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's special working team in HCM City. 

Villagers create mini-museum from own donations

Locals in a suburban village in Hanoi have set up a museum to maintain the memorabilia of their village’s history.

“Vaccine diplomacy” working group to promote fast access to Covid-19 vaccines: foreign minister

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the newly-established government working group on vaccine diplomacy, talks with the media about the group’s tasks and role.

Vietnamese agricultural exports shine despite pandemic

The agricultural industry has promoted trade successfully despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping the country gain an impressive trade surplus of US$3.9 billion in the first seven months.

The room that is always lit at field hospitals

At field hospitals, medical staff are not only constantly busy treating Covid-19 patients but are also overwhelmed with administrative papers.

Handbook helps people be safe online during pandemic

The handbook "Information Security during the Covid-19 pandemic" will provide basic skills and operations to help Internet users ensure information security while online during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Five killed in Binh Duong house fire

Five members of a family died in a fire at their house in the southern province of Binh Duong on Wednesday night.

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Flight crew required to be fully vaccinated for work starting September 1

Fighting people trafficking on an international level

Close cooperation and sharing information with neighbouring countries are some of the most important weapons needed to fight the scourge of people trafficking.

Powerlifter beats cancer to attend five Paralympics

Despite being paralysed in both legs and once suffering a terrible throat cancer, Chau Hoang Tuyet Loan has extraordinary reserves of energy. The 46-year-old powerlifter is about to go to Tokyo for her fifth consecutive Paralympics.

After restructuring, banks gear up, ready for big deals

After many years of undergoing restructuring, joint stock banks have expanded operation scale and profits.