Vietnam suggests US$3,475 penalty for personal data breach

The move by Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security is essential as it is the personal information protection that shows respect for the right of each person.

Vietnam supports UNCTAC future priorities

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese mission in Geneva extended congratulations to Isabelle Durant, new Acting Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development

Investors pour money into startups, promote unicorns

Vietnam tops the list of destinations for venture investors for the next 12 months.

Swimmer hopes to return to American and keep Olympic dreams alive

Swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has one wish for Tet – to resume her specialist training schedule in America and help her gain Olympic success.

Culinary experts’ book about sweet dishes in Hue style released

A book featuring Vietnamese sweet products or mứt by Nguyen Thi Phien and Do Thi Phuong Nhi, female culinary experts of Hue City, has been released by the Vietnam Women Publishing House.

Dong Ho painting – art of daily life

For centuries, Dong Ho paintings were used as precious decorations to celebrate the Tet festival. People bought the paintings to hang on their walls for a year, which are then replaced with new ones for the next New Year.

Linh sets sights on representing Vietnam at Olympics

Though she's covered in sweat, Nguyen Thuy Linh keeps working hard. Vietnam's top female badminton player is back in training after Tet (Lunar New Year festival) to chase her dream of competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Vietnam will not host World Cup qualifiers

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has decided not to submit an application to host the 2022 World Cup qualifying in Asia.

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Coal companies report rises in revenues but declining profits

 

HCM City's major environment and sanitation project face slow progress

A project to improve the environment and sanitation in HCM City’s District 2 worth more than VND11.13 trillion (US$495 million) is lagging well behind schedule, requiring authorities’ interventions to speed up.

Unique products for the God of Wealth Day

This year jewellery companies have prepared special products for the God of Wealth Day, which falls on February 21.

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 Aviation staff to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 frequently: CAAV

PM attends launch of tree-planting festival in Phu Yen

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 20 attended the launch of a tree-planting festival in Phu Yen province, which is part of the activities to respond to a programme to plant 1 billion trees initiated by the Government leader.

Four nCoV strains found in Vietnam

Vietnam has discovered four strains of SARS-CoV-2, including one found in the UK which is more contagious.

Coach Park and national team aim for World Cup glory

Park Hang-seo completed his 14-day quarantine on Thursday after returning to Vietnam from a holiday in his native South Korea, and is itching to get back to work with the national team.

Second phase of Nano Covax human trials to begin this month

The second phase of the human trials of Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, will begin on February 26, following the first phase that has been proven safe.

US’s removal of anti-dumping duties on Minh Phu frozen shrimp a fair decision: MoIT

The US’s decision not to impose anti-dumping tariffs on frozen shrimp products of the Minh Phu Seafood JSC exported to the US is objective and fair, said the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Farmers’ pain: tons of vegetables rot in fields

Different from previous years, the prices for vegetables after the Lunar New Year (Tet) have fallen due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and quick growth because of good weather.

Vietnam approves 4th protocol amending ASEAN investment deal

The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution approving the fourth Protocol to amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) signed on July 15, 2020.

Gold companies brace for rush on God of Wealth Day

Gold demand is expected to surge on the God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, which falls this year on February 21, as Vietnamese believe that would bring good luck and prosperity through the year.

Professional e-sport players can earn high incomes

With countries around the world asking their citizens to stay at home to fight COVID-19, the gaming and e-sports (or electronic sports) industry has taken off.

COVID-19 outbreak forces cancellation of Vietnam Poetry Day

The Vietnam Writers’ Association has decided to cancel the annual Vietnam Poetry Day, slated for February 26, due to the complex developments of COVID-19.

Vietnam needs 150 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in 2021

Vietnam has negotiated to buy 60 million doses of vaccines and needs an additional 90 million doses, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long at a meeting on February 19.

 

Vietnam aviation authorities propose closing Van Don airport until March 3

To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed closing the Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh province until March 3.

 

Hanoi’s Party Chief, Chairman join local farmers on their fields

On February 19, Hanoi's Party Secretary Vuong Dinh Hue and Hanoi Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh went to the fields with farmers in Di Mau commune in Thach That district to open the spring crop.