The generation with only one child

Having only one child or no children has not become common in Vietnam, but it can be seen clearly in some provinces and regions.

Moody's affirms credit ratings for four Vietnamese banks

Credit rating agency Moody's on May 26 affirmed its long-term domestic and foreign currency deposit and issuer ratings of four Vietnamese banks.

Vietnamese national football squad warmly welcomed in UAE

Vietnamese people living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) went to the airport on May 26 evening to welcome the national football team of Vietnam, led by Chairman of the National Coach Council Nguyen Sy Hien.

Photos of super blood moon eclipse in Vietnam

People nationwide enjoyed the stunning and rare super blood moon eclipse which occurred at 6:30 p.m. on May 26, 20 years after the previous one. The lunar eclipse lasted for 15 minutes.

COVID-19 cluster connected to HCM City Christian sect grows to 25

HCM City health authorities on Thursday morning said they had detected 25 COVID-19 infections connected to the cluster involving a Christian sect in Ward 3, Go Vap District.

Oddest bank in Vietnam: No CEO, chairman takes office for two hours

The nearly decade-long war for power at the Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank) may be coming to an end. 

Vietnam calls for release of Mali’s transitional leaders

Vietnam calls for the safety and release of the Malian transitional government’s leaders and officials who were arrested by the military,

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 27

DOC makes positive conclusion for Vietnam’s tyre makers

Goalie Nguyen Van Hoang added to Vietnam's World Cup team

Goalkeeper Nguyen Van Hoang of Song Lam Nghe An has been added to the national team squad to compete at the coming 2022 World Cup qualifiers in the UAE.

Vietnam co-organises UN discussion on environmental protection in armed conflicts

Dealing with environmental impact and restoring the environment after conflicts would contribute to reconstruction, helping civilians soon stabilise their lives, and to build sustainable peace,

Vietnamese official re-elected as Vice President of WMO’s Region II

General Director of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Tran Hong Thai has been re-elected as Vice President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)’s Region II (Asia) for another term of 2021 – 2024.

Tax tweak puts strain on apparel makers

On-spot exports are now not subject to duty exemption, possibly derailing the recovery of textile and footwear companies.

Popular comedian faces charity fund disbursement criticism

Vietnamese popular comedian Hoai Linh has been criticised by the public after he called for donations for flood victims last October but failed to transfer the donations.

Vietnam's post-pandemic economy

As the Covid-19 pandemic persists, Vietnam's economy will still face many difficulties, but the country has the potential to increase productivity and develop at a higher rate than many other countries.

Vietnam calls for stronger partnership in dealing with COVID-19 at 142nd IPU Assembly

The International Parliamentary Union (IPU) President called on all countries to make the most of the IPU, particularly in these troubled times.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 27

Vietnam logs 152 more COVID-19 cases, new outbreak found in HCM City

Prime Minister: Vaccinations for workers in industrial zones is priority

The consistent policy of the Government is to urgently take appropriate measures to have enough vaccines as soon as possible to vaccinate the people on a large scale.

 

Coach Pham Minh Giang leaves his mark in Vietnam’s futsal history

The Vietnamese national futsal team has won a card to the World Cup, thanks to the great contribution of coach Pham Minh Giang.

The long history of sitting tug of war in Hanoi

Dozens of young hunky men dressed in traditional clothes are divided into two teams to compete in a game of tug of war using a rope, a long bamboo cane, or a long rattan stem. 

Goods face strict customs inspections as smugglers continue to violate laws

The General Department of Customs (GDC) said that risks in transit services continue to exist as smugglers try to carry prohibited goods into Vietnam.

Improving Vietnam's rankings – is it possible?

The fact that some countries were able to upgrade their national ranking because of technology application is an inspiration for developing countries like Vietnam.

Traditional fabric creates environmentally-friendly toys

A studio located in a small lane on Thuy Khue Street, Hanoi, is making eco-friendly toys from environmentally-friendly material – hemp.

Electricity prices still not falling despite oversupply

The Electricity of Vietnam’s (EVN) latest report showed that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a decrease in electricity demand. The real electricity output in 2020 was 247 billion kwh and the additional charge growth rate was 3 percent.

 

Research group says fourth COVID-19 wave may not be over until end of June

An independent research group from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research has forecast that the total number of coronavirus cases in the fourth COVID-19 wave could reach 4,500-6,600 depending on the level of social distancing.

67-year-old woman is Vietnam’s 45th COVID-19 death

A 67-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and diabetes in the northern province Bac Ninh is Vietnam's 45th COVID-19 related death, health authorities announced Wednesday.