Coronavirus: Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug

Patients should be given the cheap drug without delay, after "fantastic" trial results, experts say.

India-China clash: Two sides blames each other for deadly fighting

At least 20 Indian soldiers died in the worst border incident in decades between the two countries.

NA deputies debate tax exemption for Vietnamese SMEs

A policy that may grant up to 30 percent tax exemption for small-to-medium-sized business (SMEs) to mitigate the adverse effects of COVID-19 was discussed on Tuesday by National Assembly deputies during a meeting in Hanoi.

 

NA deputies pass laws on mediation and youths

Legislators voted to pass a law on mediation and dialogue at courts during the ongoing ninth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on Tuesday.

 

NA deputies say new border guard law necessary for Vietnam

The promulgation of the Vietnam Border Guard Law is very necessary and would recognise the legal status of the border guard force in the country, a National Assembly (NA) deputy has said.

Hanoi FC named as most valuable Vietnamese football club

V.League 1 champions Hanoi FC have been named as the Vietnamese football club with the highest estimated market value of EUR3.65 million, as calculated by football website Transfermarkt.

HCM City schools complain about high tree care cost

Many schools in Ho Chi Minh City have complained about the lack of finances for taking care of trees on their grounds.

 

Large number of traps for hunting wild animals in Da Nang seized

A large number of traps used for hunting wild animals on Son Tra Peninsular have been seized in the central city of Danang.

 

Tourism minister urges people to travel within Vietnam

Tourism and culture minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien encourages people to go on travelling within the country as a key means to boost the ailing sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a “foundation” to economic recovery. 

Dak Nong records four cases of diphtheria

The Centre for Disease Control in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on Monday reported that the province has recorded four cases of diphtheria.

HCM City Party chief calls for announcing ‘end’ of Vietnam pandemic, reviving economy

Vietnam should announce “the end” of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and “develop a roadmap to gradually resume trade relations with 17 partners,” HCM City Party Committee secretary Nguyen Thien Nhan has said.

Vietnam should stay vigilant despite lack of community transmission: experts

Although no community transmission of the novel coronavirus has been reported in Vietnam in the past 60 days, the country should continue to stay vigilant, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Ministry plans to support enterprises with related party transactions

The interest expense deduction limit may be raised from the current 20% to 30% to support businesses, according to a draft decree on tax management for enterprises with related party transactions

 

Vietnamese fear loss of strong local brands

Businesspeople have called on the government to take measures to control foreign capital and prevent foreign investors from acquiring local strong brands and Vietnamese enterprises in important business fields.

Village well in Vietnamese people's life

The village banyan tree, water well, and communal house yard have become common symbols of a Vietnamese rural village. 

Vietnamese folk games: sitting tug-of-war and clay firecracker hurling

Traditional folk games have played an important role in Vietnamese culture. They still have been an almost magical attractions for Vietnamese children, and are played in every corner of the nation.

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Vietnam's aquatic exports drop 6 percent in five months

Vietnamese food: Vietnam beef stew

Once a Mekong Delta specialty now it is a Saigon must-try. Vietnamese beef stew is a comfort food like no other, which requires an intricate mix of spices.

High school exams in Vietnam will be fair, says professor

Professor Mai Van Trinh, director-general of the Quality Control Department under the Ministry of Education and Training, speaks on local authorities’ role in the upcoming high school graduation exam.

COVID-19 pushes businesses online

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have seen the benefits of trading online.  Dang Hoang Hai, director of the Việt Nam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency, talks about the issue.

Motorbike taxi driver gives back to charity

Tran Quoc Viet, a 50-year-old man living in Can Tho City, has used his second-hand motorbike to work a part-time job as a free-of-charge deliveryman for local charities and pagodas over the last 15 years. 

Many Vietnamese trapped by Chinese lending apps

Chinese apps in Vietnam are luring borrowers who have to pay back debt at high interest rates within a short period of time.

Could be trusted in air-conditioning mats?

With the heat of the summer on, so-called air-conditioning mats have been widely sold online.

Giving plastic waste a new life

Everyone can protect the environment in many ways, including recycling plastic waste. In response to World Environment Day 2020, let’s meet some youngsters who have given plastic waste a new life!

Couple cycle from France to Vietnam to raise money for charity

As bike rides go, this one really takes the biscuit. A newlywed couple cycled from France all the way to Vietnam.