New virus variants in Vietnam can spread within 1-2 days

Two virus strains with a strong transmissible ability have been detected in Vietnam. New Covid-19 outbreaks have been reported in many localities within very short time periods, sometimes within two days.

Vietnam calls for support to Lebanon at UNSC meeting

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) discussed the implementation of Resolution 1559 related to the situation in Lebanon at a meeting on May 11.

Vietnam needs to prepare worst-case scenario for COVID-19: health official

The worst-case scenarios in the fight against COVID-19 should be prepared so as to ensure that Vietnam will not have to experience the worst, according to Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son.

Train carriages of HCM City’s first metro line installed onto trial track

Japanese contractor Hitachi on May 11 completed the installation of all three passenger carriages of train No. 2 onto a trial track at a depot of Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No.1 between Ben Thanh Market and Suoi Tien Theme Park.

Vietnam to buy out IP rights for ST25 rice variety

ST24 and ST25 rice varieties are expected to become state assets, ensuring mass production in Vietnam.

Five localities’ airport development proposals rejected

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has rejected proposals by Ha Giang, Bac Giang, Ninh Binh, Binh Phuoc and Ha Tinh provinces to build new airports in their localities or develop their military airports into mixed-use facilities.

Vietnam needs over US$32.4 bln to complete 5,000-km long expressways

According to the Ministry of Transport (MoT), its divisions are striving to complete the statement to the Politburo for the policy approval of implementing a set target of 5,000- kilometer long expressways in the whole country by 2030.

Vietnam’s pho sold under Chinese brand, fish sauce marked with Thai brand

Vietnam’s ST25 rice is at risk of having its brand stolen in the US and Australian markets. Losing brands is the heavy price that Vietnamese enterprises will pay for their inappropriate attention to trademark register.

Make-in-Vietnam online learning market heats up again as Covid-19 recurs

Amid the recent Covid-19 resurgence, learning online via technological platforms is a radical solution for students and teachers to maintain a normal life.

69-year-old woman shows it's never too late to learn

Nguyen Thi Hong Cuc proves that education truly is a lifelong process.

Party’s new personnel arrangement: cadres in the south appointed to the north

Challenges are ahead for cadres who will leave the south for the north to take their new duties and leave the north for the south. If they can overcome the challenges, their capability will be shown.

Dang Van Lam optimistic about life at Cerezo Osaka despite language barrier

Vietnam national team goalkeeper Dang Van Lam has admitted to struggling so far at Cerezo Osaka but remains positive about his journey in the J1 League this season.

Vaccinated people nears 900,000 mark, as health ministry in talks for mRNA technology transfer

A total of 892,454 people in Vietnam have been given COVID-19 vaccine shots to date, according to Tuesday's morning report from the National Expanded Programme on Immunisation (NEPI).

Dong Ho painters join Covid-19 fight efforts

Dong Ho folk painting style has been applied for propaganda pictures to deliver the government's 5K message in the fight against Covid-19 outbreak.

Uplifting the Covid-19 prevention spirit with Street Art

With strong desire to contribute to the prevention and combat against the Covid-19 pandemic, Graffiti artist Le Long has conveyed the message "Stay strong - Let's stay home" through his Graffiti paintings.

Actor auctions painting for An Giang border guards

Artist Hua Vi Van's new artwork Vùng Yên (Night Irene) is on display and will be auctioned off to support Vietnamese soldiers in border areas. 

Testing key to defeating fourth wave of COVID-19: Health Minister

With the highly contagious UK and Indian variants of COVID-19 detected in Vietnam, testing must be considered one of the most important parts of the fight against the pandemic, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said.

Israeli Ambassador's emotional visit at Road 9 Martyr Cemetery

“In this cemetery alone, there are 10,700 graves. Peace is more important than anything you have in the world,” said Nadav Eshcar, Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam.

Wildlife violations reduced in Hue, Quang Nam and Da Nang

At least 86 per cent of advertisements for illegal wildlife products in hotels, restaurants, bars, pet shops and herbal medicine shops in Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam were removed by local authorities in 2019 and 2020.

“The Mekong, Stories of Man” exhibition to open in Hanoi

A French-Vietnamese photographer tells interesting story of Mekong river through his lens.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 11

Vietnam would continue to be world’s second largest rice exporter: US department

New chapter for Quang Liem as Webster University’s head coach

The career of the number one Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem entered a new chapter when he accepted to coach a chess team of the US’s Webster University, replacing Susan Polgar, former women's World Champion.

Enterprises start increasing waste recycling

In the context that natural resources are increasingly exhausted, promotion of recycling and reuse of wastes, by-products, and defective products in production process is a measure to save costs and protect the environment effectively. 

Vietnam plans to raise ethnic NA deputies to 18 percent

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Ethnic Council Nguyen Lam Thanh has said the goal of increasing the rate of ethnic minorities in the 15th legislature from 17.3 percent to 18 percent is likely to be reached.

French court rejects Vietnam-related Agent Orange lawsuit

A French court on May 10 dismissed a lawsuit lodged by a French of Vietnamese origin against multinational companies that produced and supplied Agent Orange, containing dioxin sprayed by US troops during the Vietnam War, AP reported.