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Struggling giants Hanoi FC hope COVID-19 break gives them a lift

The enforced rest due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a boon for the country's two best-supported teams Hanoi FC and Hoang Anh Gia Lai ahead of the mid-March restart.

Transport sector's working hard on digital transformation

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong spoke about the digital transformation process in the transport sector.

Using technology, farmers no longer need produce 'rescue' campaigns

Vietnamese farmers often call on consumers to ‘rescue’ farm produce when there is an oversupply and sales are slow. But the use of e-commerce platforms has changed that.

Pooling all efforts for the carbon market

The prime minister has assigned relevant ministries and agencies to compile a draft regulation introducing the forest environment and CO2 indexes in accordance with the regulation that localities developing industrial projects 

Scent of grapefruit flowers filled up streets of Hanoi

The flowers fragrance breeze could be smelled in the streets where a flower vendor is about to pass by.

Administrative reform: Personnel is the key

Another cycle of state administrative reform is coming. This is the time to review the results of the administrative reform program in the 2011-2020 period and set the orientation for the next decade.

COVID-19 tracing app Bluezone sees over 30 million downloads

More than 30 million smartphone users had downloaded Bluezone, a locally-developed app that helps determine if a person has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient, as of 11:30 am on March 2.

The Gala Concert “Hope” at Hanoi Opera House

The symphony concert entitled “Hope” will kick-off a series of music performances by Vietnam Symphony Orchestra in 2021.

A hard commitment to soft power

In a year of unprecedented global challenges, Vietnam has been an advocate of cooperation and opening more to the world.

Labour market faces mounting challenges

Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for foreign investors as several of the world’s largest technology corporations plan to shift their production chains to Vietnam, 

Vietnam to upgrade three provinces into centrally-run cities

The centrally-run cities are major cities being in charge of driving the development of the whole country.

Foreign woman loves Ao Dai, brings Vietnamese silk to the world

Born and raised in Europe but Liisi has a special passion for Vietnamese Ao Dai (traditional gown) and Vietnamese silk products.

Stock market size reaches 88% of GDP

Vietnam's stock market reached approximately 87.68 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of the end of 2020, the highest rate reported so far.

Central bank expected to grant gold import license

Vietnamese people are overpaying to own a same amount of gold as their international peers, said an expert.

Vietnam, EFTA poised to finalize FTA later this year

The nation’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is likely to be completed later this year to coincide with the country celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Switzerland.

Poor air quality forecast between March 1-6 in the north

The air quality between March 1 and 6 in north-eastern localities and the Hong (Red) River delta as well as Thanh Hoa Province is forecast to be poor.

Government’s pandemic control wins people’s trust

The early, proactive, and responsible management of the COVID-19 pandemic, led by the government and involving the entire political system, has secured the trust of the Vietnamese people.

ASEAN foreign ministers discuss Myanmar crisis

Foreign ministers of the ten ASEAN member states convened an informal meeting via videoconference on March 2 to discuss the political crisis in Myanmar.

Lockdown lifted in Hai Duong’s Chi Linh city, Cam Giang district

From midnight on March 3, the COVID-19lockdowns in Chi Linh city and Cam Giang district in the northern province of Hai Duong were lifted and province-wide social distancing ended after 15 days.

Perfumed buffaloes and other strange possessions

Buffaloes in Hoi An do not work on farms, but are made-up and perfumed to bring good fortune for their owners. They are just one example of a number of strange possessions of local Vietnamese. 

Coach Park Hang Seo: Vietnam needs 6 points to move forward

Coach Park Hang Seo has set a goal for the Vietnam national football squad: to win at least six points in the remaining three matches of Group G, the second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau to revoke delayed seaport projects

Leaders of the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau have warned they will revoke delayed seaport projects in the province and give them to better investors.

 

Women enlisting in the army

Like other localities around the country, Ho Chi Minh City is ready for military enlistments in 2021. This year it has nearly 4,000 citizens in military service, including two women.

HCM City to ban rudimentary vehicles after 2025

Ho Chi Minh City’s Transport Department has proposed to ban rudimentary transport vehicles in two phases by 2025.

Hanoi police step up investigations into sexual assaults against foreigners

The police in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district invited four foreign victims of sexual assaults to the scenes of the crime on March 2 in order to conduct field investigations as a way of gathering more evidence and witness testimony.