Vietnam hands over rhino horn DNA samples to South Africa

The Vietnam CITES Management Authority and the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources handed over 56 rhino horn DNA samples to the South African Embassy in Vietnam on June 1.

ARF workshop highlights significance of 1982 UNCLOS

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu has described the 1982 UNCLOS as a “Constitution” of the ocean, as it has created a legal framework for the settlement of maritime challenges in the region, including emerging ones.

Vietnamese fans allowed to attend World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese spectators will be able to attend the men’s national football team’s matches in the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the organisers have announced.

11th grader wins Asian Informatics gold medal

Truong Van Quoc Bao, an 11th grader agt Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, is one of two Vietnamese students winning gold medals at 2021 APIO (the Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad).

Leaving New York, cellist returns to contribute to classical music in Vietnam

Returning to Vietnam last year after more than 10 years studying and working in New York – one of the most bustling cultural hubs in the world – cellist Phan Do Phuc has searched for ways to maintain his talent as a musician.

Money flows strongly into Vietnam’s stock market

The flow of money from several hundred thousand newly-opened accounts into the stock market has expanded the pockets of Vietnamese billionaires by hundreds of millions of US dollars in a short time.

Children’s social roles promoted through their council

A Children’s Council gathers outstanding children to periodically express opinions, aspirations, exchange and hold dialogues with representatives of all-level People's Committees and People’s Councils on child-related issues in localities.

 

Should the 31st SEA Games be cancelled?

Vietnam is slated to hold the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 11th ASEAN Para Games 11 in November and December this year. 

A visit to langsat gardens in central Vietnam

The central province of Ha Tinh is in the harvest season of bon bon (langsat) fruit. This species is planted in many mountainous districts in Ha Tinh. 

Selling farm produce online: e-commerce sites compete to attract farmers

For years, farmers had to rely on the wholesale distribution method and could not sell products directly to consumers. But that has changed in recent years.

Agencies urged to handle livestreams and chat groups with bad content

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked provincial and municipal authorities to strengthen management and handle violations of information on social networks.

People struggle in scorching heat of over 40oC

At 11 am on June 1, the temperature measured in many places across the country was more than 40 degrees Celsius. The heat wave is expected to continue for the next few days.

Two men buy ambulances to take patients to hospital for free

Understanding the difficulties of the poor, a car mechanic in Kien Giang and a young man in Can Tho have bought ambulances to take patients to the hospital for free.

Health declarations, check-in data now under ministries' control

The data on electronic health declaration and entries and exits at public points taken via QR Code scanning have been put under control by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Vaccines yet to come, but biotech share prices escalate

Biotech shares, especially the shares of vaccine producers, are being sought by investors.

Opportunities for opera in new trend of enjoyment

In recent years, Vietnamese stages have featured many operas – an art genre familiar to the world's art lovers but quite new to domestic audiences.

Businesses seek sources to buy vaccines for their workers

The electronics, textile and garment, footwear, wooden furniture and dairy sectors have proposed that the Government allow them to seek vaccine sources and pay for vaccinations at their enterprises so they can maintain production.

Children face a boring summer break due to COVID-19

More than 2 million children in Hanoi have been stuck at home after the city's schools, parks, zoos and entertainment areas temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

List of medical establishments capable of conducting confirmatory tests

The Ministry of Health has made public a list of 141 medical facilities allowed to conduct confirmatory COVID-19 tests.

Health Ministry to facilitate firms to import Covid-19 vaccines

The Ministry of Health will create the most favorable conditions for firms, provinces and cities to import Covid-19 vaccines into Vietnam, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long told a meeting on May 31.

Investment into local start-ups expected to rise this year

The investment capital into Vietnamese start-ups this year would see a breakthrough despite a year-on-year decrease of 48 per cent in 2020 to reach US$451 million.

New master plan for seaports needed to further boost economic development

A new master plan for seaports is needed to further boost the country’s socio-economic development in the rapid international integration process, experts have said.

Vietnam is ready for peacekeeping mission

The establishment of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations was a milestone for the development of the Vietnamese peacekeeping force, providing the conditions for Vietnamese “blue beret” officers to engage in the UN multilateral mechanisms

Prime Minister proposes six solutions at second P4G Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed six important solutions at the high-level discussion held on May 31 in the framework of the second Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit.

Japan to tighten border control for visitors from Vietnam, Malaysia

Japan plans to tighten its border control over travellers from Vietnam and Malaysia to prevent the spread of more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.