Water shortages, climate change linked to saline intrusion in Mekong Delta

The most severe saline intrusion - the movement of ocean saltwater into riverine freshwater - is said to occur in the Mekong Delta region from February 8 to 16, coinciding with the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday,

Trang Cat Village of Dong Leaf bustling at the end of the year

Being used to wrap Banh Chung (sticky rice cake for Tet), Dong leaves from Trang Cat Village is the pride of the villagers that have been offered to other localities and countries.

Vietnam’s economic achievements surprise the world

“Legendary story”, “Rising star”, and “Asia’s brightest economy” count among the praise from international organisations in relation to Vietnam’s economic development over recent years.

Supply of essential goods for people in epidemic areas ensured

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai affirmed that essential goods for people in the epidemic-hit and neighboring areas will be fully provided.

Fight for justice for Vietnamese AO victims earns int’l headlines

Over the past days, the international media continue running articles highlighting Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga’s lawsuit against 14 multinational companies for producing and selling chemical toxins used by the US army in the war in Vietnam,

Tour cancellations to northern region rise as COVID-19 resurges

Many booked tours to the northern provinces for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday have been postponed or changed amid the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the area two weeks before the holiday, travel firms have said.

Billionaires win big on pre-Tet days

The enterprises of billionaires Pham Nhat Vuong, Ho Hung Anh, Nguyen Dang Quang and Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao have reported good business results for 2020.

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Gov’t continues legal assistance to SMEs

Nine more Covid-19 cases reported in four provinces this morning

On the morning of February 3, Vietnam recorded 9 Covid-19 community infection cases in four provinces, bringing the total number to 1,891.

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Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar warned to pay attention to safety

'Black app' market highly active in Vietnam

Having fewer than 10,000 members, the Vietnamese community of game makers on Facebook is staying busy, selling and buying mobile apps of all kinds.

Law provisions open doors for development

While the laws on investment, enterprises, and funding under the public-private partnership model are appreciated by local and foreign stakeholders. 

Delivery drivers see surge in business on pre-Tet days

Delivery firms and drivers are ‘burning candles at both ends’ as the number of orders during the pre-Tet sales season has soared.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offers incense to late Party, State leaders

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense to several late Party and State leaders at their homes on February 2, ahead of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong and determination to clean and purify the apparatus

Anti-corruption has become a movement and a trend in the society. Once the furnace is already hot, even fresh firewood will burn.

The future of teaching is here today

Imagine this ... A teacher that never gets tired, never complains, works for free, and no matter what, never gets irritated by misbehaving kids.

Chance encounter with a Thai wedding

Hoa Village is home to Black Thai people, with stilt houses made of cement and metal frames resembling those in Doi Village.

 

Vietnamese, Lao Party chiefs hold phone talks

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talks with Party General Secretary and Prime Minister of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on February 2.

Prime Minister asks for focus on Covid-19 fight and economic development

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that besides stamping out the Covid-19 epidemic, economic development must be also a focus. 

Covid-19 tests for around 3,200 staff of Noi Bai Airport proposed

Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport has 16 employees who are F1 (direct contact with F0) and hundreds of F2 cases. If one of them is infected, the airport may have to be closed.

 

Thirty one cases of COVID-19 detected on February 2

Thirty one cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 12 hours to 6pm on February 2, with only one imported, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Vietnam emerges as a rising powerhouse in Asia: UAE paper

The Khaleej Times, a daily English language newspaper of the United Arab Emirates, has posted an article highlighting Vietnamese achievements in socio-economic development, especially landmarks under the leadership of the Communist Party.

SSC orders to reenact measures to direct the stock market as community COVID-19 cases surge

After a surge in new community COVID-19 cases which were reported last week, the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) ordered industrial units to reenact measures to stabilise market activities.

Digital transformation: smart homes invented by Vietnamese

The digital transformation process is being carried out throughout Vietnam, from large enterprises to small shops.

New museum about Ho Chi Minh Campaign opens in HCM City

A new museum showcasing items and documents about the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in April 1975 has opened in HCM City.