Online learning platforms must improve as online learning here to stay under 'new normal'

Vietnam’s education system has adapted well to online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, but online tests conducted across different applications has revealed some limitations.

HCM City struggles to implement motorbike emission checks

HCM City has been piloting a free-of-charge motorbike emission test to remove old and poor quality vehicles from the roads, reducing emissions into the air and improving environmental quality. However, there have been some bumps in the road. 

HCM City seeks to build airport-based urban model in Tan Binh District

The Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City faces challenges finding resources to realise an airport-based urban area, experts said at a recent seminar.

Ba Na people’s year-end Thanksgiving for Gods

At the end of the year, Ba Na people in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai gather at the Rong communal house to celebrate a Thanksgiving for deities and pray for good luck for the whole village.

Vietnam promotes green energy, makes global commitments

After the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP26, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) was asked to review the Draft Power Development Planning 8.

Vietnam’s economy sailing through COVID-19 storm

Vietnam has fulfilled a number of economic targets this year despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming one of the top 20 economies in the world in terms of international trade.

Vietnam eyes raising average floor area per person

Vietnam is looking to increase the average housing floor area per person to 27sq.m by 2025, aiming for 28sq.m in urban areas, and 26sq.m in rural areas.

Vietnam preparing personnel for higher posts in UN peacekeeping missions

Vietnam needs to prepare personnel to meet the requirements of higher positions in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, and continue to send candidates, especially female staff.

Vietnam out of 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup

Vietnam were eliminated from the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup after a goalless draw with Thailand in the return leg of the semifinals, which took place on December 26 at the National Stadium of Singapore.

Hanoi has ‘more than enough’ money to develop modern transport under new investment model

The Cat Linh – Ha Dong elevated railway project provides a lesson on public asset valuation. Selling and buying back infrastructure projects at their real value will allow the effective usage of resources.

Youth prefer freelancing, working from anywhere

As technology is developing at a lightning speed, more and more young people want to give up their dedicated desks in offices and work from anywhere in the world.

Phu Tho student wins gold medal at international physics competition

Tran Duong Chinh, a 12th grader majoring in physics of the Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted, has become the first student from Phu Tho province to win a gold medal at the European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO).

Football betting: billions of US dollars run overseas each year

Football betting has existed in social life in Vietnam for decades. Gamblers bet on football matches at both domestic and international tournaments.

Military-run telecoms group has new head

Colonel Tao Duc Thang has been appointed as Chairman and General Director of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) in accordance with a Decision signed by Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS DECEMBER 26

Tax reductions, exemptions likely to amount to VND60 trillion next year

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 26

Short-stay visitors not subject to quarantine but must follow anti-pandemic measures

Vietnam has 23 more national treasures

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed decisions to recognise 23 more national treasures.

Health Ministry confirms over 15,200 fresh Covid-19 infections

The Ministry of Health confirmed 15,218 new Covid-19 cases this evening, December 26, including 36 imported cases and 15,182 locally-transmitted cases, down 377 domestic cases against yesterday.

When everything must be imported: developing a better support industry

If it does not take advantage of opportunities, Vietnam will need at least two more decades to reach the per capita added value in the processing and manufacturing industry for newly industrialized countries.

More electric fencing built to prevent elephant intrusions in Dong Nai

Dong Nai Province is building more electric fences to prevent wild elephants from entering residential areas.

A tael of gold in Vietnam worth $500 more than world prices

Gold prices in Vietnam are much higher than international prices, driven by a supply-demand imbalance and price manipulation. A tael (37.5g) of gold in Vietnam is about US$500 more than in the rest of the world.

HCMC proposes return to school plan from January 3, 2022

The Department of Education and Training of Thu Duc City and 21 districts proposed return to school plan for students at all grades from January 3, 2022.

Mr. Le Hoa Binh appointed to Permanent Vice Chairman of HCMC People’s Committee

The People’s Committee of HCMC decided to appoint Mr. Le Hoa Binh to Permanent Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of the city and assigned responsibilities to top leaders of the municipal People’s Committee in the 2021-2026 tenure.

Pandemic alert level in HCMC maintained at level 2

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, at noon on December 25, announced the pandemic alert level in the area following Resolution No.128 of the Government.

Is Facebook fading in popularity?

A colleague of mine was surprised when his 17-year-old son, who is quiet on Facebook, is a "hot TikToker" with videos viewed by hundreds of thousands of people.