Northern Vietnam to suffer heat waves up to 41-42 degrees Celsius

It is forecast that this summer the weather in the Northern region of Vietnam will not be as intense and prolonged as it was in 2020. However, there may be heat waves in some provinces with the highest temperatures reaching 41- 42 degrees Celsius.

Family of ‘Xam’ artists uphold traditional folk art

Late artist Ha Thi Cau is remembered as an advocate for the Vietnamese folk singing genre ‘Xam’. 

Vietnam to move further in World Cup 2022: Korean media

The Korean media predicts that the Vietnamese football team and coach Park Hang Seo will achieve a miracle: getting a card to the Asian final qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup.

Minister addresses measures for Covid-19 prevention and control in new circumstances

It is necessary to have new approaches in fighting Covid-19 as per the PM’s direction – being more proactive, switching from defense to attack, applying technology, and applying rapid and proactive testing and vaccinations at lightning speed.

New COVID-19 outbreak puts a halt to more domestic flights

Given COVID-19 developments, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) has approved the suspension of passenger flights to Con Dao Island and those linking Quang Ninh and Gia Lai provinces with Ho Chi Minh City.

COVID-19: 83 cases reported over past 6 hours, two more fatalities reported

An additional 83 cases of COVID-19 were reported over the past 6 hours to 6pm June 5, raising the national tally to 8,541, according to the Health Ministry.

Roadmap needed to develop ‘clean’ auto industry

To develop electric vehicle industry, charging stations, batteries and reasonable prices are all needed. But an overall policy for these issues is not yet available in Vietnam, particularly battery waste disposal and treatment.

Vietnam gives top priority to developing relations with China: PM

Preserving and developing the traditional friendship and the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China is the top priority in the foreign policy of the Vietnamese Party and Government, PM Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on June 4.

US President hopes for stronger cooperation with Vietnam in climate change response

US President Joe Biden has sent a letter to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc to thank the Vietnamese leader for his attendance at the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the US at the end of April, 

Made-in-Vietnam wooden products conquer US market

Boasting huge production advantages and capitalising on good market opportunities, Vietnam’s furniture sector has stood firm amid COVID-19 and improved its position in the global market and especially in the US.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 5

World Environment Day: Vietnam preserving Mekong Delta’s ecosystem

Trials of homegrown COVID-19 vaccine show positive signs

The clinical trials of Vietnamese COVID-19 vaccine candidate Nano Covax are set to enter Phase 3 this month with the optimal dosage of 25mcg, aiming to further test the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in humans before mass production begins.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 5

Demand for deposits soar as cashless payments become more popular

Directive 03 encourages use of Vietnamese-made products by Party members, agencies

Vietnam-made goods’ quality and price nowadays are much better than the past. Some products have become so famous that they have been counterfeited by foreign manufacturers.

Most expensive Vietnamese paintings at international auctions

Local artworks have left an impressive footprint in the international auction market, with an increasing number of Vietnamese pieces receiving bids at high prices. 

Mekong Delta men convert vehicles to ambulances to aid the poor

People nationwide have done their bit to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but few have gone quite as far as Ngon Duc Thang. 

Deposit interest rates rising despite pandemic

After many months of staying at low levels, deposit interest rates at banks have increased since late May.

Children encourage pandemic fighting spirit through paintings

Artworks painted by children during the pandemic are being displayed in an online exhibition.

State officers relieved as ministry reduces 'unnecessary certification'

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra said the number of required certificates will be reduced to ease the burden on civil servants and public employees.

Shelter areas in Truong Sa archipelago - Common homes for Vietnamese fishermen

Some of the islands in the Truong Sa archipelago have been equipped with special shelter areas considered “common homes” at sea for fishermen to stay safe amid storms and access fishery logistics services, 

Artists need funding to make public art

Vietnam University of Fine Arts' lecturer Nguyen The Son is one of few local artists working on public art projects. He has 16 public artworks in Hanoi's Phuc Tan Ward located in between the Long Bien and Chuong Duong bridges.

The unsung heroes on the frontline

Sleeping three or four hours a day, being ready to work regardless of the time, or spending hours sweltering inside a protective suit.

Public investment: thousands of projects cut, but total capital up by quadrillion VND

The total public investment capital has increased sharply in the 2021-2025 period compared with 2016-2020, but the number of projects has fallen significantly.

Vietnam compiles first COVID-19 map as part of disease control efforts

The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has recently issued a regulation on risk assessment and corresponding administrative measures regarding pandemic prevention and control,

Hanoi wants to tax abandoned villas

Hanoi has proposed to the Ministry of Finance the imposition of a tax or fine on owners of half-finished and abandoned townhouses and villas which were causing considerable waste of land resources.