Local steelmakers red hot on investment

Over recent months, the steel market has retained positive momentum after its recovery in mid-2020, helping many steel producers record a strong performance in the first quarter of 2021.

Burned to death in tube-house fires

Firefighters will never forget the haunting moments they witnessed at a fire on April 4 at a diaper and dairy product trading house in HCM City in which four people died.

Field hospital for Covid-19 patients set up in Ha Nam

A field hospital for Covid-19 patients is being set up in the northern province of Ha Nam as the province has reported some virus transmission cases in the community.

HCM City closes discos, bars and karaoke parlours after new local COVID-19 case found

Nguyen Thanh Phong, chairman of HCM City People’s Committee, on Friday ordered karaoke venues, discos and bars to close until further notice following a new community – based COVID-19 case found on Thursday.

“True Italian Taste” 2021 promotes Italian cuisine in Vietnam

The Italian Chamber of Commerce has launched the “True Italian Taste” 2021 with a series of creative events in Hanoi and HCMC to promote Italian cuisine as well as trade and investment between Italy and Vietnam.

UNSC themes during Vietnam's Month of UNSC Presidency win international approval

The themes and topics chosen by Vietnam during the month it served as President of the United Nations Security Council in April have received support from the international community.

Vietnam to launch national insurance database from June 1

Vietnam’s national insurance database will be launched on June 1 following the Government’s Decree No.43/2021.

Vietnam’s human rights achievements undeniable

Throughout history, Vietnam has always put its people at the centre of every socio-economic development strategy, programme, and project, thereby obtaining considerable and multifaceted achievements in ensuring human rights.

Ha Nam province reports three more COVID-19 patients

Vietnam documented 14 cases of COVID-19 in the past 12 hours to 6pm May 1, including 11 imported cases and three local infections in the northern province of Ha Nam, according to the Health Ministry.

General guards Lang Son border area for 27 years

It was very cold at that time. Commander Le Quang Dao in person brought bottles of warm ginger water to every unit of the frontier post. After that, he quietly walked along the railway to explore the terrain…

Longer-term benefits ahead for UK trade

Vietnam is expected to reap a range of benefits in expanding ties with the UK on the back of the bilateral trade deal agreement taking effect on May 1.

PhD project: what if lecturers overseas don’t return to Vietnam?

There are over 73,000 university lecturers, but only 28.8 percent of them have a doctoral degree.

Untapped potential in branded luxury living

The recent assessment of ranking Vietnam as one of the 10 fastest-growing markets for branded residences worldwide poses questions for the infant market’s actual capacity.

Index results spark reforms in Vietnamese metropolises

Despite strong efforts, major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are still lagging behind in the 2020 Provincial Competitiveness Index, triggering concerns over the efficacy of their reforms.

Long Bien Bridge - the iconic French construction in the heart of Hanoi

Revered by Hanoians, Long Bien Bridge is living historical evidence of the courage of the capital throughout the ups and downs of the 20th century.

HCM City cracks down on noise pollution

HCM City police will carry out periodic and unannounced inspections at trade and service establishments, as well as residential areas, to check for violations of noise-pollution regulations.

USAID launches environmental conservation projects in Vietnam

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching two new projects to facilitate Vietnam to contribute climate-positive actions to helping address the global climate crisis.

State President demands maximum efforts to sustain anti-COVID-19 achievements

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspected anti-COVID-19 efforts in the central city of Da Nang on April 30, requesting the entire health sector to maximise efforts to maintain the obtained achievements in the coronavirus combat.

Ambassador reviews Vietnam's month-long UNSC Presidency

One of Vietnam’s top priorities in its agenda as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2020-2021 is to strengthen the role of regional and sub-regional organisations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy said.

COVID-19: No new cases reported over past 12 hours

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported for the past 12 hours to 6am May 1, according to the Health Ministry.

"Made in Vietnam" sea-observation satellite Nanodragon

Micro-satellite NanoDragon, developed and built by the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC), will go through a final test this month before it is put into orbit this September.

Vietnam’s potential to drive agri-food recovery ranks second highest in the region

As a key pillar of the national economy, Vietnam’s agri-food sector remained resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic and has great potential to drive economic recovery, ranking second in the region.

Attitudes toward privacy: from village culture to modern times

Privacy is an interesting topic of discussion in Vietnam. It has been influenced by village culture, an important component of the Vietnamese cultural identity.

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Central province debuts first Ngoc Linh ginseng plant

VN prepares for scenario of 30,000 COVID-19 infection cases

The Government has ordered preparations for the scenario of 30,000 COVID-19 infection cases in Vietnam.