Police take legal action against ex-leader of Binh Duong

The investigation police agency today decided to take legal action against Tran Van Nam, former Secretary of the Party Committee and former Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Binh Duong, for his wrongdoings.

Hanoi’s district first to hand out market coupons

Residents of Nhat Tan and Buoi wards in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district are the first in the capital to use Hanoi’s district first to hand out market coupons to go to the market alternately on even or odd days.

Over 2,000 volunteers to help HCM City fight Covid-19 epidemic

According to the Ministry of Health, by 6pm on July 26, the number of volunteers registered to assist HCM City's fight against the pandemic was over 2,000, including nearly 1,900 people in HCM City and over 200 people from other provinces.

14-year-old painter donates over $130,000 to COVID-19 fund

Xeo Chu, a 14-year-old painter, has joined hands in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City by donating nearly 3 billion VND (about 130,200 USD) raised from auctions of his paintings.

Vietnam’s FDI inflows plunge 11.1 percent in seven months

Vietnam raked in 16.7 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2021, down 11.1 percent from the same period last year, data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) shows.

AI tech's key role in fight against COVID-19

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is already playing a role in managing the current pandemic and could play an even bigger role in the future, according to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy.

COVID stalls personnel hiring, but demand set to zoom: employment firm

Insurance, banking and securities are among the industries with the highest hiring needs in the third quarter of the year, according to job services provider Navigos Group.

Coach Park Hang Seo recruits more Korean assistants

Coach Park Hang Seo currently has seven Korean assistants, including Lee Young Jin, Park Chung Kyun, Kim Tae Min, Kim Han Yoon, fitness expert Park Sung Gyun, goalkeeping coach Kim Hyun Tae and doctor Choi Ju Young.

Three technology platforms set up for compulsory use nationwide

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked leaders of cities/provinces to set up three technology platforms for compulsory nationwide use to prevent and control Covid-19.

Hanoi during days of social distancing under PM’s Directive 16

Hanoi’s bustling streets have turned quiet during days of social distancing under the Prime Minister’s Directive 16 starting from 6am on July 24.

Firms announce plans to produce domestic COVID-19 vaccines

Local companies have announced plans to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Vietnam.

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Banks set conditions to lower interest rates

Ministry to help farming households sell goods on e-commerce

Postmart and Vo So e-commerce sites have been assigned to place farm produce on sale, thus promoting the digital economy in agriculture and rural development.

Vietnam concerned about unequal COVID-19 vaccination among nations

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many inequalities between countries, including the anxious gap in vaccination against COVID-19 that could threaten peace-building efforts and development achievements,

Vietnam welcomes efforts by UN centre for preventive diplomacy in Central Asia

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has appreciated efforts made by the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) 

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NA Chairman delivers speech on War Invalids and Martyrs Day

 

Football clubs say ‘no’, V-League 2021 should be finalized soon

Most football clubs have shown disagreement about the proposed plan on delaying V-League 2021 until February 2022. Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) has been urged to finalize the stormy season now.

Alliance of Vietnamese Game Producers and Distributors to be established this year

Six major companies have agreed to join the Alliance of Vietnamese Game Producers and Distributors, which is expected to be established in 2021.

Paintings spotlight Hanoi in golden sunshine

A corner of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, St. Joseph’s Cathedral or old mossy walls are billed as artist Phong Hoang’s gift during social distancing days to those who fall in love with the capital city.

Development of Covid-19 in Vietnam in the past two weeks

The Covid-19 epidemic has developed in a complicated manner in Vietnam in recent days, particularly in the country’s largest epidemic center - Ho Chi Minh City.

Vice State President, Chief Justice of Supreme People’s Court, Prosecutor General of Supreme People’s Procuracy elected

The 15th National Assembly adopted resolutions on the elections of Vice State President, Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court and Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy during its first session in Hanoi on July 26.

Vietnam records 7,859 domestic COVID-19 cases on July 26

Vietnam logged an additional 5,174 new COVID-19 infections, including 5,155 domestic and 19 imported cases, from 6am to 6:30 pm on July 26, the Ministry of Health reported.

Vietnamese investors, contractors struggle due to higher steel price

Although local iron and steel prices have dropped, they are still at high rates, up 1.7 times compared to the end of 2020, causing investors and construction contractors to suffer.

Vietnamese dancer killed in Egypt

Egypt’s prosecution agency on July 26 sent a document to the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt asking for coordination to verify the death of a Vietnamese dancer.

Vietnam at Tokyo Olympics: Thuy Linh and Anh Vien bag no medals

Badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh lost to Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu-ying and swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien was eliminated from the women’s 200m freestyle event on July 26, the third official day of Tokyo Olympics.