Traffic police to go undercover to fight illegal motorbike racing

Traffic police will go undercover in a bid to tackle illegal street motorbike racing, the HCM City Police Department has announced.

Big businesses pour billions of dong into land purchases in Da Nang

While other land markets are hot, Da Nang remains very quiet, prompting many investors from Hanoi and HCM City to collect land plots in advantageous positions in "bottom fishing" deals.

Plenty of room remains for growth of consumer credit market: Insiders

Though Vietnam’s outstanding consumer credit almost tripled over the last decade, its share of total outstanding loans is yet to keep pace with that of its regional nations. 

Over 800,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arrive in Vietnam

A haul of 811,200 doses of AstraZeneca's novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine sponsored by COVAX arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on April 1.

Owner of US$7 billion system, billionaire Nguyen Dang Quang takes new step

After Masan Group's acquisition of Vingroup’s retail chain, Masan’s Nguyen Dang Quang took great steps to master the $7 billion system and form an ecosystem for Vietnamese people.

Termites damage Hoi An's historic relics

Termites are threatening many relics in the ancient town of Hoi An's old quarter, local authorities and residents have reported.

Drug trafficking ring busted at hospital in Hanoi

Hanoi police have busted a drug trafficking ring that was being run out of a hospital.

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Gov't needs to provide more support for SMEs in taking advantage of the EVFTA

Ministries to develop "vaccine passport"

The Ministry of Health is cooperating with the Ministry of Information and Communications to develop a “vaccine passport,” said Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen at the launching ceremony for the Vietnam Digital Awards 2021 on March 30.

Health minister holds talks with China, India, Russia ambassadors on COVID-19 vaccines

International cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and issues related to vaccines were discussed during Wednesday's meetings between Vietnamese health minister Nguyen Thanh Long and Chinese, Indian and Russian ambassadors.

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Hai Phong to build 67 parks to improve city

National Assembly elects three new Vice Chairpersons

Legislators elected three new Vice Chairpersons of the National Assembly (NA) by secret ballots on April 1, as part of the ongoing 11th sitting.

 

Vietnam to reopen international air routes from April 1

From April 1 to June 30, Vietnam Airlines will expand the operation of four international air routes: Hanoi - Narita (Tokyo, Japan), Hanoi - Incheon (Seoul, South Korea), Hanoi - Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City - Sydney (Australia).

Banks required to issue chip cards for security

Vietnamese commercial banks are required to issue chip ATM cards to improve customers’ transaction security from March 31, according to the State Bank of Vietnam’s Circular No. 22/2020/TT-NHNN.

Industries bet on vaccine visa measures

In line with the global vaccine visa drive, Vietnam’s latest move to complete technical infrastructure for the availability of such a travel document in April is expected to revive industries, heralding strong economic recovery ahead.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway to be handed over to Hanoi in May

The urban railway project of Cat Linh - Ha Dong will be officially handed over to Hanoi authorities in early May.

“Vaccine passport" mechanism needed to promote trade, investment: PM

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc ordered the health, tourism and diplomacy sectors to soon study and issue a "vaccine passport" mechanism in order to promote trade and investment while addressing the Government’s regular meeting on March 31.

More than 10 sugar mills shut down because of big losses

Many sugar mills have had to shut down because they cannot compete with imports.

Online exhibitions bring museums closer to the public

Many museums around the world have gone online as part of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including some in Vietnam. “Online exhibits” are proving to be another way of bringing museums closer to the public. More in the following!

Should schools require students to conduct in-depth research projects?

Some research topics conducted by high school students, such as stroke patient rehabilitation or cancer treatment, could be titles for doctoral dissertations or even in-depth research projects at the ministerial or national level.

Young doctor at COVID-19 frontline honoured among Vietnamese outstanding youth

At just 32-years-old, Dr Tran Anh Tu is one of the youngest members of a special team of the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Teachers struggle to meet eligibility requirements for online training courses

Teachers have complained that they are now both busy teaching at school and looking for evidence to prove that they are eligible to access training courses for the new general education program.

Rapid growth of online delivery services

The sudden, unexpected and virulent spread of the Covid-19 pandemic brought about a change in perception and planning in consumer sales behavior, and many well established businesses made a strong shift towards online delivery servicing. 

Businesses still making under-the-table payments

Under-the-table payments, often required in administrative procedure categories and enforcement stages, has been compared to a "leech" that persistently causes pain to businesses and the public.

Vietnam Airlines unveils coveted US flight proposals

Vietnam Airlines’ dream of a direct commercial flight to the US is being quickened as a way to shelter from the financial trouble amid the pandemic, with repatriation flights being the pre-runner for future non-stop journeys across the Pacific Ocean.