COVID-19 patients with no symptoms will quarantine at home for 14 days

Patients with locally acquired COVID-19 showing no symptoms, and with no underlying disease or obesity, will now be under a 14-day home quarantine, according to new guidelines released by the HCMC Department of Health.

Vietnamese runner advances to semi-final of women’s 400m hurdles at Tokyo Olympics

Runner Quach Thi Lan has qualified for the semi-final of the women’s 400m hurdles at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Information Ministry to build digital address database

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) recently held a seminar regarding the digital address system, towards a goal of each family having one.

Automobile producers struggle with lack of microchip

Semiconductor chip shortage has caused a crisis for major automobile producers in the world, forcing them to suspend production and extend the time to deliver their products, 

US Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Vietnam

US Vice President Kamala Harris will Vietnam and Singapore, the White House announced on July 30.

V.League to return in late November

The 2021 national football season will resume in November, according to a proposal from the Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF).

Daily COVID-19 count climbs to 8,624 as over 4,560 infections discovered

The Ministry of Health reported 4,564 new cases of COVID-19 in the 13 hours to 7 pm on July 31, including 4 imported ones, bringing the day’s tally to 8,624.

HCM City enterprises maintain production during pandemic

Flexibility in building a production model from "3 on-site" to "2.5 on the spot" will create conditions for businesses in HCM City to maintain operations during the epidemic.

Feature phones in Vietnam may fall in usage by 70% next year

Under the impact of the regulation to stop importing 2G and 3G phones from July 1, 2021, the number of 2G feature phones is anticipated to decrease by 70% by 2022.

New approach, solutions needed in COVID-19 fight: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh said it is necessary to have a new approach and new solutions in the fight against COVID-19 as the pandemic situation remains complicated in the country, especially in HCM City, central and southern provinces.

Taking photos to connect with the past, says photographer

Photos on the Mekong River by Lam Duc Hien are on display at French Cultural Centre until September 12 in Hanoi. 

Domestic vaccines reach ever closer

Vietnam is attempting to ensure a sufficient supply of COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, with locally-made Nano Covax hopefully getting the thumps-up to be approved for emergency use, and therefore easing the reliance on overseas imports.

Exporters yearning for switch to global payment terms to protect business

Many local exporters, who want to switch their export methods to shun risks caused in the international freight market, 

Vaccination pace to determine economic recovery level

The economic outlook in the second half of the year heavily depends on the vaccination program pace and scale, and the measures to fight Covid-19.

Indian pharma group has eyes on Da Nang

A group of 30 pharmaceutical production companies from India plans to build the first Pharma Park in Vietnam, and Da Nang City’s Hi-tech Park has been suggested as a prime location.

Showbiz nicknames for artists criticized

The 23 pm news program on VTV1 recently mentioned a serious problem in Vietnam’s showbiz – the nicknames given to or promoted by artists.

Promising future for domestic science-technology market

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has just signed Decision No.1158/QD-TTg regarding the program to develop the national science-technology (ST) market until 2030, 

Challenges for television program during coronavirus pandemic

In the context of complicated Covid-19 epidemic development, many television programs and films that are being recorded have to be suspended, 

Financial sector needs to improve threat intelligence: experts

With the use of digital money increasing rapidly during the pandemic, it has become crucial for the financial sector to integrate security and improve their threat intelligence capabilities, according to cybersecurity experts.

Southern provinces assisted to sell farm produce amid social distancing

An online forum has been organized to discuss solutions to help 19 southern provinces sell their farm produce.

4,000 tickets to be sold for World Cup qualifier against Australia

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has initiated plans to sell 4,000 tickets for a match between Vietnam and Australia in the final round of qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 

Traffic police lead thousands of people home

Traffic police officers from many areas have extended help to thousands of people as they try to flee the virus centre of Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam posts US$2.7 billion in trade deficit in seven months

Vietnam reported US$2.7 billion in trade deficit in the first seven months of this year while the same period last year enjoyed a trade surplus of US$8.69 billion, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on July 29.

'Essential goods' confusion causing problems with supplies, changes needed: MoIT

Light bulbs are not something Do Thu Hang, 40, usually stores at home. There is a hardware store in front of her house on Doi Can Street, in Hanoi, so she has never really had to.

Five pillars of response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Dr Pham Trong Nghia suggested that the Government have scenarios on epidemic developments with different levels, possible impacts, solutions and policy adjustments in both the short and long term.