Vietnam voices concern over Myanmar’s escalating violence

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN, has voiced concern over the escalation of violence in Myanmar, which has killed hundreds of civilians, while attending a virtual conference of the UN Security Council on April 1.

Vuong Dinh Hue held many midnight meetings before becoming NA chair

Having "gone through the mill" when he was Minister of Finance, Deputy PM, and Hanoi Party Committee Secretary, Vuong Dinh Hue has left an impressive legacy as a leader who took serious action on many matters.

HUST inaugurates AI international research centre

The Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) has inaugurated its international research centre on artificial intelligence (AI).

Woman holds fake funeral to escape creditors

The Cu Lao Dung district Police in Soc Trang province on March 31 detained and questioned Tran Thi Tuyen about the organization of a fake funeral at her home.

Vietnam climb three notches in FIFA rankings

The Vietnamese national men’s football team have risen three places up to 90th position in the world, according to the latest March rankings released by football’s global governing body FIFA.

Vietnam affirms international position via role in UNSC

It is an honour and great responsibility for Vietnam when the country assumes the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) this month, the second time during its tenure as a non-permanent member of the UNSC (2020-2021).

Vietnam’s airlines preparing to fly non-stop to US, resume international flights

Despite the Covid-19 crisis, Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines have announced plans to fly non-stop to the US by the end of this year.

Miss World Vietnam 2021 beauty pageant officially launched

The Miss World Vietnam 2021 pageant officially got underway with a press conference held by the organisers in Ho Chi Minh City on March 31.

VietNamNet launches new special version

With the desire to serve more diverse needs for information among readers, VietNamNet would like to introduce a new column – VietNamNet Premium.

Traffic police to go undercover to fight illegal motorbike racing

Traffic police will go undercover in a bid to tackle illegal street motorbike racing, the HCM City Police Department has announced.

Big businesses pour billions of dong into land purchases in Da Nang

While other land markets are hot, Da Nang remains very quiet, prompting many investors from Hanoi and HCM City to collect land plots in advantageous positions in "bottom fishing" deals.

Plenty of room remains for growth of consumer credit market: Insiders

Though Vietnam’s outstanding consumer credit almost tripled over the last decade, its share of total outstanding loans is yet to keep pace with that of its regional nations. 

Over 800,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arrive in Vietnam

A haul of 811,200 doses of AstraZeneca's novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine sponsored by COVAX arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on April 1.

Owner of US$7 billion system, billionaire Nguyen Dang Quang takes new step

After Masan Group's acquisition of Vingroup’s retail chain, Masan’s Nguyen Dang Quang took great steps to master the $7 billion system and form an ecosystem for Vietnamese people.

Termites damage Hoi An's historic relics

Termites are threatening many relics in the ancient town of Hoi An's old quarter, local authorities and residents have reported.

Drug trafficking ring busted at hospital in Hanoi

Hanoi police have busted a drug trafficking ring that was being run out of a hospital.

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Gov't needs to provide more support for SMEs in taking advantage of the EVFTA

Ministries to develop "vaccine passport"

The Ministry of Health is cooperating with the Ministry of Information and Communications to develop a “vaccine passport,” said Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen at the launching ceremony for the Vietnam Digital Awards 2021 on March 30.

Health minister holds talks with China, India, Russia ambassadors on COVID-19 vaccines

International cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and issues related to vaccines were discussed during Wednesday's meetings between Vietnamese health minister Nguyen Thanh Long and Chinese, Indian and Russian ambassadors.

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Hai Phong to build 67 parks to improve city

National Assembly elects three new Vice Chairpersons

Legislators elected three new Vice Chairpersons of the National Assembly (NA) by secret ballots on April 1, as part of the ongoing 11th sitting.

 

Vietnam to reopen international air routes from April 1

From April 1 to June 30, Vietnam Airlines will expand the operation of four international air routes: Hanoi - Narita (Tokyo, Japan), Hanoi - Incheon (Seoul, South Korea), Hanoi - Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City - Sydney (Australia).

Banks required to issue chip cards for security

Vietnamese commercial banks are required to issue chip ATM cards to improve customers’ transaction security from March 31, according to the State Bank of Vietnam’s Circular No. 22/2020/TT-NHNN.

Industries bet on vaccine visa measures

In line with the global vaccine visa drive, Vietnam’s latest move to complete technical infrastructure for the availability of such a travel document in April is expected to revive industries, heralding strong economic recovery ahead.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway to be handed over to Hanoi in May

The urban railway project of Cat Linh - Ha Dong will be officially handed over to Hanoi authorities in early May.