Vietnam’s major corporations earn high profits

In the first half of 2021, Vietnamese businesses faced many difficulties. However, in the second quarter, when the covid-19 epidemic was not as tense, many major corporations still earned high profits.

Free drugs to be provided to F0 cases quarantined at home

The Ministry of Health allows provinces to treat Covid-19 patients (F0) who have no symptoms, a low viral load, and no underlying diseases at home, and provides them with free medicines.

 

People in need and benefactors find each other on Made-in-Vietnam app

Zalo CONNECT, one of the important technology platforms to support Covid-19 affected people, is managed by the National Technology Center for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.

HCM City, Binh Duong record highest number of COVID-19 cases, total hits 9,580

A total of 9,580 positive COVID-19 cases, including 6 imported infections were confirmed by the Ministry of Health on August 15, pushing up the national tally to more than 275,000.

Man takes 60-day bicycle trip to raise funds for audio books

Dang The Lam, 36, the founder of Vietnam and Friends (VAF), an organization supporting visually impaired people, said he travels to better understand people.

Public administration learns to be cautious before making decisions

The Hanoi People’s Committee has amended the regulation on travel permits during social distancing, and now people no longer have to get certification from ward or commune authorities.

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Positive outlook for pangasius exports to Brazilian market

Bringing life to recycled materials

Recycling has become a growing trend, particularly at a time when many are practicing a slow pace of living amidst COVID-19. 

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Retired medicos join COVID-19 fight 

 

Gov't needs to improve legal framework for digital economy: experts

Experts have called on Vietnam to enhance its legal framework to promote the development of the digital economy to attract investment and improve its competitiveness.

 

Sweet marriage of couple just 1.2 meters tall

After 1.5 years of dating, the ‘tiny couple’ are now enjoying their beautiful days of married life.

Vietnam vows to place 5 million farming households on e-commerce sites

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Anh Tuan has urged creating detailed plans on putting farming households on e-commerce sites.

Vietnam-US relations during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the implementation of plans between Vietnam and the US, but the two sides have maintained the momentum of cooperation and even expanded cooperation in some new areas such as disease prevention.

Central farmers make efforts to maintain cultivation during Covid-19 pandemic

Drought and the Covid-19 pandemic have been heavily affecting the lives of people across the country and the Central of Vietnam.

200 Germany-made ventilators arrive in HCMC

A flight of Vietjet Air transporting 200 ventilators from Germany landed in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport on August 13 to help hospitals in Covid-19 hotspots fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

HCMC extends social distancing one more month to control Covid-19

The top priorities of Ho Chi Minh City at the current time are to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic and protect people's health and lives.

Priorities for economic recovery policies toward the end of 2021

In the first half of 2021, Vietnam in general achieved considerable growth targets in the context of a stable macro environment.

Australia and Vietnam bolster ICT cooperation

It is an opportunity for Vietnamese IT companies to strengthen their connection with Australian pairs and vice versa.

TV series themed Covid-19 pandemic broadcast

The TV series “For a Peaceful Tomorrow” shows how Vietnamese families deal with the pandemic in daily lives.

Promising future for Vietnam-Finland cooperation

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, bilateral trade turnover rose by 61.2% year-on-year to US$285 million in the first six months of this year.

Vietnam becomes Australia’s biggest shrimp supplier

Vietnam’s shrimp exports to Australia surged 81% year-on-year to US$88.7 million in the first half of 2021, becoming the Oceania country’s biggest shrimp supplier.

Quality of Vietnam's Internet to be tested weekly

From August 2021, the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (Ministry of Information & Communications) will announce the weekly test results of Vietnam's Internet quality based on user experience.

Impressive figures about e-Government development in Vietnam

By the end of 2020, all ministries and provinces had their Local Government Service Platform (LGSP), which is connected to the national data sharing and integration platform.

Vietnam logs 9,716 new cases of COVID-19 on August 14

Vietnam logged 7,716 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours to 6pm August 14, including six imported cases, according to the Health Ministry.

Vietnamese youth speaks at Conference on Disarmament session

For the first time, a representative of Vietnamese youth has attended and delivered a speech at a special plenary session held by the Conference on Disarmament (CD) on the occasion of the International Youth Day (August 12).