Some businesses still thrive amid COVID-19

Many consumer goods and food retailers are opening new shops, while others have had to shut down and give back retail premises to landlords.

Thanh Hoa FC coach resigns

Coach Nguyen Thanh Cong expressed his regret at leaving Thanh Hoa FC, having resigned recently after being forced out by the board.

Vietnam loses 2.4 million jobs in first two quarters

A total of 2.4 million jobs have been lost in Vietnam in the first two quarters this year, the biggest reduction for the period in the past decade, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical supplies and equipment to be added to national stockpiles: NA Standing Committee

National Assembly Standing Committee members have agreed to add medical supplies and equipment to the list of essential goods the State holds in reserve in case of emergency.

The aspiration to rise

In the article "Preparing and implementing the 13th National Party Congress well, bringing the country into a new stage of development" by the Party Secretary-General and President Nguyen Phu Trong, 

Successful surgery for patient with giant meningeal tumour

Doctors from the Neurology Ward under the Can Tho General Hospital have successfully carried out an operation to remove a giant meningeal tumour from a woman.

Gov’t to ask NA to waive charges for water exploitation rights

Thousands of businesses will not have to pay for the right to exploit water this year if a plan submitted by the Government is approved by the National Assembly.

Lecturer, students make solar-powered lighting equipment

The product works thanks to the sunlight convergence mechanism.

People warned not to be complacent about dengue fever

Dengue fever cases dropped significantly in Vietnam during the first eight months of this year, but the country needed to remain vigilant as there were currently cases in 58 provinces and cities and the risk of a greater outbreak was extremely high.

Vietnam attends UN Human Rights Council’s 45th regular session

Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and promoting human rights amid the pandemic, supporting international cooperation and multilateral approach to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and promote post-pandemic recovery.

Plan to resume international flights postponed, awaiting complete COVID-19 prevention protocols

Vietnam’s planned resumption of selected international flights on September 15 has been pushed back to an unconfirmed date as authorities continue to work on COVID-19 prevention measures.

Where can Vietnamese go to gamble?

Because of strict regulations, Vietnamese may feel uneasy if they visit casinos in Vietnam.

Hanoi, Lam Dong province endure sharp rise in dengue fever cases

Over 330 cases of dengue fever have been detected in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong since the start of the year, with the majority of cases occurring in the districts of Bao Lam, Duc Trong, and Da Teh.

Tropical storm gains strength, heads toward Vietnam

A tropical storm has formed in the East Sea and is forecast to pick up forward speed before making landfall in Vietnam in a couple of days, according to the national weather authority (NCHF).

Record number of organ transplants performed in Vietnam

Doctors from Vietnam-Germany Hospital in Hanoi have successfully completed 23 organ transplants over the past 13 days, marking a significant step forward for multi-organ procedures conducted in the country.

Vietnam’s efforts to host AMM 53, related meetings praised

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN Igor Driesmans has appreciated Vietnam’s efforts in hosting the 53rd ASEAN Minister Meeting and related meetings amid unprecedented challenges.

Vietnam vows to foster UN-ASEAN cooperation in peacekeeping

Vietnam is committed to fostering cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations (UN) in peacekeeping operations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, 

Four jailed in connection with Essex lorry tragedy

Four people have been jailed in connection with the Essex lorry tragedy last year in which 39 Vietnamese citizens died.

Vietnamese Youtubers try to lure viewers with ‘dirty’ clips

YouTubers try every possible way to boost view counts, including posting clips with 'unhealthy' content, as they hope they can get big earnings from YouTube.

Former minister of industry and trade prosecuted for causing huge loss

The Supreme People’s Procuracy on Monday issued an indictment to prosecute former Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang and his accomplices for their involvement in a violation case related to the land plot at 2-4-6 Hai Ba Trung Street, HCMC.

Best-selling Vietnamese teen novel reaches young Japanese

“Ticket to Childhood”, a novel from Nguyen Nhat Anh renowned among Vietnamese teenagers, has recently been introduced to young Japanese readers.

84-year-old woman has sold soup on Saigon’s pavement for 50 years

When she was young, she carried her porridge pot on the shoulders, and walked through alleys to make a living. 

Hundreds of abandoned real estate projects in Hanoi to be inspected

The Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Hanoi authorities to check reports in local newspapers about 300 pending or abandoned real estate projects in the city.

Vietnamese PM, German Chancellor hold phone talks

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc engaged in a talk on the phone with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel on September 15 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam – Germany diplomatic ties (September 23, 1975, 2020).