Urban governance to be piloted in Hanoi

A plan to pilot the urban governance administrative model in Hanoi has been issued by the city’s People’s Committee.

Project unveils interesting insights in Hanoi

Through their 98 photos, 34 migrant workers in Hanoi vividly captured various issues ranging from employment, people, environment, transport and public places in the capital city.

Vietnamese theatre artists to attend online Asian festival

The Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema will perform King Oedipus at the 6th Asian Theatre Schools Festival (AETC) held online due to COVID-19 in Beijing, China, from May 18 to 23. 

Three major highlights in the upcoming general election: NA Secretary

National Assembly General Secretary Bui Van Cuong talks on the preparations and highlights of the upcoming election of deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils of all levels for the 2021-26 tenure.

Vietnam extends length of mandatory quarantine due to longer incubation period

The Ministry of Health has ordered localities to continue quarantining all entrants who have completed 14-day mandatory quarantine, applicable from May 4 at both State and civilian quarantine sites.

The risks of wind power development

Wind and solar power are sustainable energy sources that are prioritized for development.

Over 30 Vietnamese experts ready for COVID-19 support mission in Laos

A group of 35 Vietnamese doctors and caregivers is expected to leave Vietnam on May 4 for Laos aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight to assist the nation’s fight against COVID-19.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 4

Ministry keeps anti-dumping duty on aluminium from China

 

Da Nang coach resigns after 13 years in charge

After a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Viettel on Sunday at home, coach Le Huynh Duc of SHB Da Nang requested for resignation on Sunday, which was accepted by club officials.

Tien Giang stops growing three rice crops a year in coastal areas to cope with climate change

The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang will grow only two rice crops a year in coastal districts and Go Cong Town to mitigate the impact of saltwater intrusion and drought.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 4

Eleven cases of COVID-19 reported on May 4 afternoon

868 candidates for 15th National Assembly

The National Election Council (NEC) has announced the official list of 868 candidates who will run for 500 seats in the 15th National Assembly.

ASEAN+3 expects economic recovery with help of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts

Asian economies, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are expected to recover this year with the help of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, 

Vietnam documents two new domestically-transmitted COVID-19 infections

The Ministry of Health confirmed four more COVID-19 cases, including two local infections, in the past 12 hours to 6:00 on May 4.

The secret of mutant orchids selling for billions of VND

Mat Nai (baby eyes), Gai Nhay (dancing girl), Hien Oanh, Ngoc Son Cuoc, Bao Duy, Bach Tuyet (Snow White), Buom Dai Ngan (jungle butterfly) and Hong Yen Thuy are some of the names given to mutant orchids. Some of them have sky-high prices.

European businesses’ confidence on Vietnam outlook reaches highest since Covid-19 emergence

Vietnam is on the right path to achieving its twin goals of protecting health and promoting economic growth, stated Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

'Nature - based' farming a winner in Mekong Delta

All of the delta’s 12 provinces and its major city, Can Tho, have been able to turn more unproductive rice fields into fruit tree and other crop...

Parts of the wreckage of B52 aircraft in Hanoi appear clearer than ever

Huu Tiep lake, where the wreckage of a B52 aircraft has been lying for 50 years, is being rehabilitated.

Vietnam Airlines reports losses of nearly VND5 trillion in Q1

Vietnam Airlines incurred after-tax losses of nearly VND5 trillion in the first quarter of this year, surging over 90% year-on-year and the highest-ever losses recorded for a quarter, as the COVID-19 pandemic is emerging increasingly complicated.

Coolcat trading floor collapses, more than VND200 billion vanishes

Investors, from freelancers in Hanoi to sale officers in HCM City, have poured several million VND to several hundreds of million dong into Coolcat. About VND200 billion (nearly US$9 million) is likely to disappear.

Vietnam prepares for 30,000 Covid-19 infections scenario

The resurgence of SARS-CoV-2 coincides with the national holiday sparks fear for widespread community transmission.

Schools closed in many localities due to new Covid-19 outbreak

Eight provinces and cities have closed schools as part of Covid-19 prevention efforts amid a new threat of a virus outbreak.

 

Khanh Van departs for Miss Universe 2021 pageant in US

Khanh Van, the Vietnamese representative at the Miss Universe beauty pageant, set off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on May 2 in order to compete in Miss Universe 2021 being held in the United States.

HCM City police hunt for Chinese escapees from quarantine facility

Relevant agencies are hunting for two Chinese citizens who managed to escape from a concentrated quarantine facility in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cu Chi district.

PM orders improving efficiency of anti-COVID-19 pandemic

The Prime Minister has recently issued dispatch No.570/CD-TTg dated May 2 on improving the efficiency of the fight against COVID-19.