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Prolonged pandemic issues cloud recovery

Following the new coronavirus outbreaks in a number of localities, Vietnam’s economy could face yet another difficult phase in the early days of the new lunar year as production and services are hindered in several sectors.

Vietnam actively contributes to ASEAN environmental cooperation

Vietnam will actively join activities of the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change (AWGCC), as well as continue its coordinating role in performing relevant activities in 2021,

HCM City to develop more 5G-related applications

After the successful launch of 5G piloting programs in Ho Chi Minh City by Vietnam’s three major mobile network providers, namely Viettel, VinaPhone, and MobiFone, there comes the demand for useful 5G-related applications for smart devices.

Vietnam's university education moving up in international rankings

The placing of Vietnamese universities in prestigious global rankings has continually been on the rise in recent times despite the country’s much shorter history in terms of higher education.

Drug crime on the rise as pandemic continues: official

Major General Nguyen Van Vien, director of the Drug-related Crime Investigation Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, talks to the Vietnam Government Portal chinhphu.vn about the drug-related crime situation 

Fighting the pandemic the responsibility of medical workers: official

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son speaks to vietnamplus.vn about how health workers dealt with the resurgence of COVID-19 in the central city of Da Nang last year, which marked the second wave of COVID-19 in Vietnam 

Doctors put personal lives on hold to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Do Thi Bang Ngan had no other choice but to delay her wedding earlier this year.

This is the third time she has made the decision. Ngan and her fiance have no idea when their wedding will take place.

Volleyball legend Hue starts new chapter in storied career

Despite nearly 20 years of difficulties and challenges in the sport, Pham Thi Kim Hue has never felt tired of volleyball.

Vietnam enters car consumption boom period

Vietnam aims to obtain a GDP growth rate of 6.5 percent this year and average income per capita of $3,700. With rising incomes, car sales are expected to boom.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEB. 26

Vietnam needs over US$128 billion for power investment next 10 years

Startup stories: ideas can come from everyday life

Ideas for startups can originate from simple things that can be seen every day.

Advanced labour code dismaying foreign employers

The fresh Labour Code is burdening foreign employers in Vietnam with new insurance payments for part-time employees.

Speculation pushes land prices up: Ministry of Construction

Real estate speculators have been exploiting urban expansion plans to push up prices beyond the real value, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

World Cup qualifiers: Coach Park Hang Seo makes "special" requests

Head coach Park Hang Seo of Vietnam’s national football squad wants to have more time training his players before the World Cup second qualifying round, but his request will be difficult to meet.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 26

Hanoi reports case of COVID-19 relapse

Ministry proposes establishment of Ramsar site network

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed the establishment of a network of Ramsar sites and wetland reserves around Vietnam.

Five provinces have self-nominated candidates for new National Assembly tenure

Five provinces have planned the number of self-nominated candidates for the 15th National Assembly, including Bac Giang, Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Yen Bai, and Tuyen Quang.

Ao Dai - Vietnamese cultural heritage

Every country in the world has traditional outfits that contain its unique cultural essence. 

Health Ministry gathers forces for Covid-19 vaccination campaign

The Ministry of Health will mobilize all public health facilities and medical students for a vaccination campaign that will use 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this year, said the ministry’s top official at a recent meeting.

 

Retired deputy minister becomes bank president

VietBank’s president has unexpectedly resigned and his position has been transferred to a former government official.

National population database, citizen ID card management system make debut

The national database on population, and a citizen ID card issuance and management system made debut on February 25 in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnamese ambassador runs for re-election to International Law Commission

In 2016, Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao became the first Vietnamese to be elected as an International Law Commission (ILC) member.

Over 80% of Covid-19 patients in Vietnam recover on their own after one week

The Ministry of Health’s statistics show that more than 80% of Covid-19 patients in Vietnam had only mild symptoms such as mild fever, cough, and fatigue, and recovered on their own after about one week.

 

After great results in 2020, pharmaceutical stocks await a good year ahead

Social distancing and strict control at hospitals, and an economic recession due to COVID-19, resulted in lower sales of both prescription and non-prescription drugs. However, many companies still witnessed outstanding performance.

Youth4Climate Initiative launched in Vietnam

UNDP in Vienam, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union co-organised the Youth4Climate Conference, which marked the kick-off of the Youth4Climate Initiative in Vietnam.