First Vietnamese film surpasses US$1 million mark in US

After debuting in the US box office on May 28, Bo Gia, a Vietnamese film produced by Tran Thanh Town, has seen its revenue surpassing the $1 million mark, becoming the first Vietnamese-produced title to reach that milestone.

Three foreign education quality accreditation centres licensed in Vietnam

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son has signed a decision allowing three foreign centres for education quality accreditation to operate in Vietnam.

Vietnam to protect production at industrial parks

The fourth wave of COVID-19 has changed the routines of many people working in industrial parks (IPs) in northern Vietnam.

Wildlife trafficking in Vietnam remains complex: report

Wildlife trafficking in Vietnam remains complicated both before and during COVID-19, a report released on June 18 by the People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature) non-profit organisation showed.

Japanese investors secure foothold in leading Vietnamese brands through M&A

Japanese investors have poured billions of dollars to purchase stakes at Vietnamese businesses over the past decade.

Vietnam calls for stakeholders’ support for political process in Haiti

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has urged all stakeholders to enhance dialogue and make good preparations to ensure fair and transparent upcoming elections in Haiti.

Vietnam win gold, silver at Asian Taekwondo Championship

Vietnam won one gold and one silver medal at the Asian Taekwondo Championship which closed in Beirut, Lebanon, on June 17.

Vietnam Airlines licensed to operate flights to Canada

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has received a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) issued by the Transport Canada, allowing it to operate flights to the North American country.

'Make in Vietnam' Digital Product Award 2021 launched

The Ministry of Information and Communications on June 18 launched the Make in Vietnam digital products awards.

Vietnamese-American PhD student wins scholarship to Columbia University after studying Han Nom

Nguyen Thuy Dan won a scholarship from Columbia University in the US to pursue a doctorate in East Asian languages and cultures, with research on the formation and development of Vietnamese thoughts in medieval and modern times.

Vietnam introduces code of conduct on social networks

The Ministry of Information and Communications on June 17 introduced a code of conduct on social networks to create a safe and healthy online environment.

HCM City told to apply smallest-possible-scale restrictions

Ho Chi Minh City has been asked to work harder to impose restriction measures on the smallest possible scale so as not to prolong large-scale social distancing.

Experts certain online food delivery trend is here to stay

Food and beverage outlets in HCM City have switched to takeaway and delivery services during the two-week social distancing that began on Monday last week.

 

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Frontline doctor creates software to track treatment of COVID-19 patients

Doctor Nguyen Van Duong breathed a sigh of relief when he completed the software to track COVID-19 patients’ treatment at the Bac Ninh Field Hospital No1 in Tien Du District in northern Bac Ninh Province.

Vietnam calls on WHO to accelerate transfer of COVID-19 vaccine supply and production technology

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has proposed the World Health Organization (WHO) accelerate the transfer of vaccine production technology to Vietnam to help the country become a regional vaccine production centre.

Central Military Commission appoints new members for 2020-25 period

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh were appointed to the Standing Board of the Central Military Commission in the 2020-25 period on Thursday.

Vietnamese, Chinese top legislators hold online talks

The top legislators of Vietnam and China on June 17 shared their view on the significance of the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the foreign policy of each country.

Vietnam qualify for 2023 Asian Cup finals

On top of their historic achievement of advancing to the third round of World Cup qualification for the first time, the national football team have also qualified for the finals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup.

Vietnam calls for early completion of ASEAN travel corridor arrangement framework

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung suggested ASEAN soon finalise a travel corridor arrangement framework while addressing the ASEAN Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM) on June 17.

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HCM City to kick off COVID-19 vaccination campaign on June 19

 

Museums spare no efforts to develop despite pandemic

Social distancing has not stopped museums in Hanoi from working hard to prepare exciting new offerings using technology.

Nguyen Dynasty’s treasured rickshaw returned to VN after competitive auction

The rickshaw that Emperor Thanh Thai gave his mother was transported to Vietnam by air in 2015 after more than 100 years staying in France.

 

French filmmaker bridges cultural gap through music

Hanoi’s Opera House, built by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911, is the beating heart of Vietnam’s classical music scene.