Hanoi requires returnees to make health declaration after public holiday

People returning to Hanoi are subject to compulsory medical declaration after the four-day public holidays, according to a document on COVID-19 prevention and control work issued on May 2 by the Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee.

 

COVID-19: Eight community infections detected in Ha Nam and Vinh Phuc

A total of 20 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on May 2, including 12 imported entrants, and 8 community infections in the northern provinces of Ha Nam and Vinh Phuc, according to the Ministry of Health.

E-wallet, QR Code favored by Vietnamese

Forms of digital payment have become more popular in Vietnam, particularly e-wallets and QR codes.

Foreign partners help to lay foundations for Vietnam’s rise

In the 46 years since national reunification, Vietnam’s development has witnessed great strides with major contributions from foreign investment, which has been targeted to continue being an important driver of the domestic economy.

‘Rescuing’ Long Bien Bridge and building bridges that enrich the city

Experts have repeatedly warned that Long Bien Bridge is in serious state and is going to collapse. Meanwhile, Hanoi is programming the development of a ‘creative city’. What should be done with Long Bien?

Da Nang farmer's new wealth based on online learning

Online knowledge is usually not thought to benefit agriculture, but not in the case of farmer Phan Van Hung who has earned half billion a year from farming techniques he learned from the Internet.

Children's song project of Nguyet Ca moves the public

Nguyet Ca, a mother raising an autistic child, regards her son as the tower of strength who has helped her carry out a project to interpret Vietnamese children's songs.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 2

Vietnam presents $500,000 to help Laos battle COVID-19

Development of supporting industry for automobiles awaits breakthrough policies

Automobile sales in Vietnam are forecast to reach 1 million units a year by 2025, opening up substantial opportunities for businesses to develop a supporting industry for the sector.

Vung Tau detects two close contacts of Ha Nam Covid-19 patient

Two residents of Vung Tau City who were on the same flight from Hanoi City to HCMC with a Covid-19 patient in Ha Nam Province have been found, said the Vung Tau steering committee for Covid-19 infection prevention and control.

 

It needs objective remarks for rice export decline

There are different remarks over the good harvest and export prices of rice in the Mekong Delta but the strong decline in rice export volume.

Ministry implements project to improve students’ awareness of startup

The Ministry of Education and Training has just issued a plan to implement the project "Support for students by 2025 “ which aims to improve students’ awareness of entrepreneurial startup.

 

Hanoi: eight rural districts to become urban areas by 2030

Hanoi plans to turn the five suburban districts of Hoai Duc, Gia Lam, Dong Anh, Thanh Tri, Dan Phuong into inner districts in the next five years 

Vietnam’s digital economy to hit 52 billion USD by 2025

Vietnam’s digital economy will likely reach 52 billion USD in value by 2025, according to the e-Conomy SEA 2019 report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

 

No new COVID-19 cases reported on May 2 morning

Vietnam has no new cases of COVID-19 to report for the past 12 hours to 6am of May 2, according to the Health Ministry.

Poor results at V.League cause SLNA officials’ resignation

Song Lam Nghe An's head coach Ngo Quang Truong and president Nguyen Hong Thanh have both resigned after a run of poor results.

Businesses continue to encroach on pavements in Hanoi

Many roadside businesses in Hanoi continue to illegally spread out onto the pavement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam’s social networks run race with the world’s technology giants

Governments around the world are trying to restrain the power of technology giants, which presents a great opportunity for Vietnam’s social networks to establish their foothold with their own characteristics.

Multiple financial risks still challenge Vietnam

Global financial markets have been negatively hit and significantly shaken by the ongoing unpredictable, relentless and complicated developments under the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to continued global financial instability.

 

Huge influx of visitors leads Ba Ria-Vung Tau to suspend nonessential services

The Ba Ria-Vung Tau government has made a decision to suspend many nonessential services, including bars, pubs and karaoke parlors, until further notice, while the beach is crowded with tourists.

People eager to exchange plastic bottles for socks in HCM City

A project in HCM City is creating pairs of socks from recycled plastic bottles. And anyone who donated bottles to the scheme last week were given a pair of socks in exchange.

People-centered approach: Vietnam’s imprint in UN Security Council Presidency

The Council adopted four resolutions and two presidential statements among initiatives put forth by Vietnam.

 

V.League 1 matches to be played behind closed doors

The V.League 1 match between Hanoi FC and Saigon FC will be played behind closed doors to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Natural disaster preparedness should be long-term: minister

Disaster prevention should be a radical, long-term strategy, based on new technology such as forecasting and remote sensing to minimise damage.

“Photo Hanoi ‘21” cultural events bring a month of photography to the capital

Activities aimed at honouring both local and foreign photographers within a series of “Photo Hanoi ‘21” cultural events are set to be held across the capital city between May 1 and June 12.