HCMC leaders remember President Ho Chi Minh's national salvation journey

A delegation of HCMC’s leaders on June 5 offered incense to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of his departure to the world to seek suitable pathways for the country’s salvation (June 5, 1911).

Public reluctant to go to hospitals because of Covid-19

Many ill people in Danang are arriving at hospital too late due to fears of Covid-19.

Twin goal must be accompanied by vaccination strategy

In the current circumstance, countries that are able to reopen their borders will stand a bigger chance to spur economic growth. Such a chance are worth every effort to be made by Vietnam to grasp it. 

New policies needed to boost Vietnamese private sector

While foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) have been growing and prospering, Vietnamese enterprises have been developing inadequately because they lack favorable conditions to thrive.

9x graduate leaves big US company to work at startup

Ha DieuTrang is an alumna of Worcester Academy in the US. She was an English major at the Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, but chose to study IT in university because she wanted to challenge herself in a field which was not her forte.

Ben Tre’s new revolution: awakening it's multi-billion dollar treasure

Ben Tre is the homeland of coconuts. It also has shrimp production and the largest seedling gardens in the country. With such treasures, the province could develop these into multi-billion dollar products.

HCMC sees daily coronavirus cases reduce

Before June 1, the southern metropolis recorded 50 infection cases a day. On June 1 and 2, it reduced to 43 cases and 28 cases respectively.

Supermarkets report dramatic increase in online orders these days

Some supermarkets and fast food stores in districts 12, Tan Binh, Hoc Mon yesterday announced a dramatic increase in online orders, up by 3-5 times compared to prior days.

World Environment Day 2021 stresses importance on ecosystem restoration

World Environment Day 2021 calls for urgent action to revive the damaged ecosystems.

39 domestic COVID-19 cases confirmed, mostly in hotspots

The Ministry of Health on June 6 morning reported the latest detection of a further 39 locally-transmitted cases, with the majority found in Bac Giang at 21, HCMC at 10 and Bac Ninh at 8, lifting the overall number of infections to 7,029.

COVID-19 vaccine fund officially launched as part of sustained anti-pandemic efforts

A COVID-19 vaccine fund made its debut on June 5 evening in Hanoi, featuring the participation of PM Pham Minh Chinh, officials from the Vietnam Fatherland Front, ministries, sectors, and organisations, business community representatives and others.

Northern Vietnam to suffer heat waves up to 41-42 degrees Celsius

It is forecast that this summer the weather in the Northern region of Vietnam will not be as intense and prolonged as it was in 2020. However, there may be heat waves in some provinces with the highest temperatures reaching 41- 42 degrees Celsius.

Family of ‘Xam’ artists uphold traditional folk art

Late artist Ha Thi Cau is remembered as an advocate for the Vietnamese folk singing genre ‘Xam’. 

Vietnam to move further in World Cup 2022: Korean media

The Korean media predicts that the Vietnamese football team and coach Park Hang Seo will achieve a miracle: getting a card to the Asian final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup.

Minister addresses measures for Covid-19 prevention and control in new circumstances

It is necessary to have new approaches in fighting Covid-19 as per the PM’s direction – being more proactive, switching from defense to attack, applying technology, and applying rapid and proactive testing and vaccinations at lightning speed.

New COVID-19 outbreak puts a halt to more domestic flights

Given COVID-19 developments, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has approved the suspension of passenger flights to Con Dao Island and those linking Quang Ninh and Gia Lai provinces with Ho Chi Minh City.

COVID-19: 83 cases reported over past 6 hours, two more fatalities reported

An additional 83 cases of COVID-19 were reported over the past 6 hours to 6pm June 5, raising the national tally to 8,541, according to the Health Ministry.

Roadmap needed to develop ‘clean’ auto industry

To develop electric vehicle industry, charging stations, batteries and reasonable prices are all needed. But an overall policy for these issues is not yet available in Vietnam, particularly battery waste disposal and treatment.

Vietnam gives top priority to developing relations with China: PM

Preserving and developing the traditional friendship and the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China is the top priority in the foreign policy of the Vietnamese Party and Government, PM Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on June 4.

US President hopes for stronger cooperation with Vietnam in climate change response

US President Joe Biden has sent a letter to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to thank the Vietnamese leader for his attendance at the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the US at the end of April, 

Made-in-Vietnam wooden products conquer US market

Boasting huge production advantages and capitalising on good market opportunities, Vietnam’s furniture sector has stood firm amid COVID-19 and improved its position in the global market and especially in the US.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 5

World Environment Day: Vietnam preserving Mekong Delta’s ecosystem

Trials of homegrown COVID-19 vaccine show positive signs

The clinical trials of Vietnamese COVID-19 vaccine candidate Nano Covax are set to enter Phase 3 this month with the optimal dosage of 25mcg, aiming to further test the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in humans before mass production begins.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 5

Demand for deposits soar as cashless payments become more popular

Directive 03 encourages use of Vietnamese-made products by Party members, agencies

Vietnam-made goods’ quality and price nowadays are much better than the past. Some products have become so famous that they have been counterfeited by foreign manufacturers.