HCM City to tighten surveillance to ferret out illegal entrants from abroad amid COVID fears

HCM City is tightening surveillance to detect illegal entrants from other countries, its People’s Committee chairman, Nguyen Thanh Phong, said at a meeting of the city Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on April 26.   

Walking street, fireworks, festivals to be halted in Hanoi over virus fears

Hanoi’s authorities decided on Tuesday to halt festivals, close walking street areas, and limit unnecessary large gatherings in the capital city over coronavirus fears.

NA Standing Committee approves administrative boundary’s adjustment of Hanoi and 3 provinces

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday morning decided to approve the establishment and adjustment of the administrative boundary of Hanoi City and three provinces of Thanh Hoa, Dong Nai and Tuyen Quang at the 55th session.

Vietnam play off against Lebanon for place in Futsal World Cup finals

Vietnam are due to take on Lebanon in a play-off match to decide on a ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 finals, announced the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on April 27.

Vietnamese graduate from Harvard University encourages students to follow their own path, not the crowd

Tran Ha Duong, who has a doctorate in public policy from Harvard University and works for a large corporation in Vietnam, said for a long time the prestigious school was a far-fetched goal for him.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 28

Vietnam willing to support India in fighting COVID-19: Deputy FM

Hanoi stops enrollment in dual-degree program, students and parents displeased

Diep and her daughter were shocked about the news that Hanoi would stop enrolling students in the double-degree training program for the next academic year as they have been preparing for the entrance exam to the program for two years.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 28

Breakthroughs in institutional reforms could help GDP grow 6.76 percent in 2021-2023

49% of Vietnamese delete shopping apps on mobile devices

The increase in app deletions shows that Vietnamese e-commerce platforms need to improve the quality of services in order to retain customers.

Thai coach Kiatisuk and team win most V-League awards in April

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) football club won all four team and individual awards of V-League 2021 in April, thanks to the team’s impressive achievements at the tournament.

Five Vietnamese among top 100 scientists in Asia

Singapore-based Asian Scientist magazine has included five Vietnamese scientists on the list of 100 Asian scientists who have had outstanding achievements in scientific research.

Health Ministry proposes not buying additional 30 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health said that COVAX Facility has committed to provide Vietnam with nearly 40 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, enough for over 19 million people categorized as priority. 

Miss Universe Vietnam 2021 finale slated for December

The Miss Universe Vietnam 2021 final will be organised in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Deputy PM sends message to 77th Session of UNESCAP

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on April 27 sent a video message to the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) at the invitation of A.S.Alisjahbana, 

Hanoi: Old factory provides unique venue for music show

A space converted from an old factory was the stage of a recent music show titled “For a worth-living Hanoi”, offering a special treat for the audience and also an inspiration for the love of the city.

Health ministry issues guidelines on handling COVID-19 vaccine blood clots

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has recently issued guidelines on protocols for diagnosis and treatment of rare brain/abdomen blood clots in the setting of low levels of blood platelets occurring after COVID-19 vaccinations.

First session of 15th NA slated for July 20

The first session of the 15th National Assembly is scheduled to open on July 20, as heard at the 55th meeting of the 14th NA Standing Committee on April 27.

Flower and ornamental plant production on the rise

Flower and ornamental plant production has dramatically developed in recent years, bringing high economic value.

Official list of 868 candidates running for 500 seats in 15th NA announced

The National Election Council (NEC) hosted a press conference on April 27 to announce the official list of 868 candidates who will run for 500 seats in the 15th National Assembly.

Foreign Ministers of Vietnam, Japan seek to promote extensive strategic partnership

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held a phone talk with his Japanese counterpart Motegi Toshimitsu on April 27, 

Vietnam persists with COVID-19 prevention and control measures: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on April 27 stressed the need to continue with measures for COVID-19 prevention, detection, quarantine, sealing off, stamping out and effective treatment.

Vietnam chairs UNSC open debate on protection of objects indispensable to civilian population’s survival

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, as Chair of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for April, presided over an in-person and online ministerial open debate of the council 

Con Dao National Park revives coral reefs

The coral reef in the Con Dao National Park is recovering following the implementation of a project since May 2018, according to the board that has been running it.

Original in Vietnam: Pineapple leaf fiber used to make fashionable clothes

A young man has found a way to split fibers from leaves to use them as materials for textiles and garments. A teacher can turn rough granite slabs into lively pictures.

HCM City unveils ambitious environmental plans

The HCM City People's Committee has approved a programme to reduce environmental pollution over the next decade to improve the city's environment and enable it to adapt to climate change.