Health Ministers fears for a possible fourth COVID-19 wave

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has said he is afraid that Vietnam is likely to be confronted with another wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) unless anti-coronavirus measures are tightened.

Deputy PM receives local COVID-19 vaccine in second-stage of trials

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam was given a second shot of the locally-produced Nano Covax novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as part of the second stage of human trials on March 26.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 26

Anti-dumping investigations launched into imported welding material products

Olympic target slipping away as Games approach

Vietnamese athletes have only secured a quarter of the 20 qualification slots that sports bosses are aiming for at the Tokyo Olympics and with just four months left until the Games, the heat is on.

Health Ministry asks businesses to find supplies of Covid-19 vaccines

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has just sent an official dispatch to drug importers and manufacturers in Vietnam, asking them to find sources of Covid-19 vaccine supplies.

Vietnam supports all initiatives, efforts helping with Middle East Peace Process: ambassador

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a videoconference on March 25 to look into the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue.

Traces of early humans found in Ninh Binh

Archaeologists have recently found various traces of prehistoric people who lived some 10,000 years ago in Doi Cave, Nho Quan District in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Two illegal entrants contracted with COVID-19

Two Vietnamese women returning home illegally through Phu Quoc Island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang were diagnosed with COVID-19, the Ministry of Health said on March 26.

Vietnam to trial 5G services on a large scale in 2021

The Ministry of Information and Communications will take the initiative in the commercialization of 5G in Vietnam.

Vietnam chairs 63rd meeting of Initiative for ASEAN Integration Task Force

The Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Task Force convened the 63rd meeting virtually in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 25.

Vietnamese telecom providers survey users’ satisfaction

The survey was conducted with 8,400 personal questionnaires and 300 corporate questionnaires, showing the satisfaction level and habits of users of telecommunications services in Vietnam.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 26

NA deputies mull over working reports on March 26

HCM City proposes international financial center project

The HCM City People's Committee has proposed developing a regional and international financial center project in the city.

Trade deficit with China grows as imports soar

The value of Chinese imports in the first months of 2021 alone reached $15.42 billion, twice as much as the value of Vietnamese exports to the market.

Chief Justice Nguyen Hoa Binh: no unjust convictions in past term

Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh said that criminal cases were conducted in accordance with the law, and no one was unjustly convicted in the past term.

Medical officers leave Vietnam for South Sudan mission

The "blue beret" soldiers of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 on March 24 said goodbye to their families and teammates before flying to South Sudan for a United Nations’ peacekeeping mission.

Miss Grand International: Vietnam’s Ngoc Thao stands out in national costume competition

In a costume weighing up to 30kg, Vietnamese representative Ngoc Thao looked outstanding among 63 competitors in the national costume competition at the Miss Grand International pageant, held on the evening of March 24.

Gardener confirms mutant orchid transaction, promises to pay tax

Bui Huu Thanh, the owner of the mutant orchid garden, said that he has actually sold a Ngoc Son Cuoc mutant orchid for VND250 billion following reports that the transaction was fake.

Made-in-Vietnam AI system detects human face in a second

The made-in-Vietnam AI system's camera is able to process high-quality images in real-time with 30 frames per second.

Vietnam demands China end violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty in East Sea

China must end its violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said 

Vietnam to priotitise promotion of UN relations with regional organisations as UNSC President

Fostering the cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and regional organisations to promote trust building and dialogue in preventing and settling disputes will continue to be one of three priorities of Vietnam 

Much more than just a new home

Stella Ciorra, vice chairwoman of Friends of Vietnam Heritage, not only loves Vietnamese heritage but also its culture, and especially ao dai. She spoke about why.

The State President is exemplary, asserts position as Head of State

In his work and all activities, the President is always responsible, exemplary, close and respectful to the people, and wholeheartedly devotes himself to serve the fatherland and the people.

Ancient Palace in need of urgent restoration

The restoration of Kinh Thien Palace, most significant structure of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, should be accelerated no matter what the cost, said Associate Professor Nguyen Quang Ngoc, vice chairman of Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences.

Fried banana cakes come to the rescue

The 50-year-old Frenchman who is known simply as Fabric by Vietnamese can be said to have been rather famous in HCMC, at least in several local social media over the past few months.