Local movie industry at stake this Tet

The Lunar New Year (Tet) has always been an ideal occasion for film distributors, but it will probably be different in 2021. 

Football game between Vietnam-Malaysia postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic

A football match between Vietnam and Malaysia will not take place on March 31 as planned because of complications of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tens of billions of dollars poured into gas-fired power plants

Gas-fired thermal power is catching the attention of foreign and domestic investors, now that Vietnam plans to stop new coal-fired power projects, according to the eighth national power development plan.

Additional 29,000 IP addresses that distribute spam emails made public

The Information Security Administration under the Ministry of Information & Communications has just updated the blacklist of IP addresses that distribute spam emails.

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam to play in Japan, Boss Duc is proud

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam is going to play for Japan’s Cerezo Osaka club, turning the dream of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) group’s President Doan Nguyen Duc of “exporting” Vietnamese football players into a reality.

Patients in a quarantine zone in Vietnam’s Covid-19 hotspot Chi Linh

VietNamNet’s Pham Cong visited Field Hospital No.1 in Chi Linh city of Hai Duong province, Vietnam’s Covid-19 hotspot, where 164 Covid-19 patients are treated. 

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Vietnam rice prices hit 10-year high

Oldest bookstore on Hanoi's Dinh Le Street

Nestled quietly in the small attic of the old dormitory on Dinh Le Street in Hanoi, Mao Bookstore has become a familiar destination for book lovers in the capital city.

Unique items for Tet 2021

A giant bouquet of florist’s daisies 12.1m in diameter in Sa Dec flower village and a gemstone-made painting worth nearly VND2 billion of a man in Thai Nguyen are among special items for this Lunar New Year (Tet).

Project brings new and safe bridges to people

It has been nearly a year since the new Vang Bridge replaced the old and dilapidated version spanning the Cau Chay River in the central province of Thanh Hoa

Logistics industry forecast to grow in 2021 on global recovery

The seaport and logistics industry was forecast to grow significantly on the prospect of global trade recovery in 2021 when the vaccine to prevent COVID-19 is administered worldwide.

Vietnam’s chairmanship helped ASEAN assert centrality in region: Official

In 2020, under Vietnam’s chairmanship and thanks to the joint efforts of member countries, partners, and friends, ASEAN managed to weather challenges, strongly affirm its centrality in the region, 

HCM City: Quiet coach station, airport several days before Tet

Different from the previous years, HCM City’s Mien Dong coach station and Tan Son Nhat International Airport have been very quiet these days due to impacts of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreaks.

Vietnam has five news Covid-19 cases on Feb. 6

At 6pm on February 6, the Ministry of Health announced 5 more cases of Covid-19, including 4 locally-transmitted cases and 1 imported case.

Communist Party of Vietnam richly deserves people’s trust: Sputnik

Russian news agency Sputnik laid stress on the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in its latest article posted on February 3, 

The man who holds aloft the flag at historic moments

It was when the battle against corruption needed a leader to raise the flag that Party Secretary General and State President Nguyen Phu Trong appeared, with intelligence and courage.

Sai Gon FC plan to send players to Japan

This year, Sai Gon FC plan to send two players to compete for FC Ryukyu in Japan, who play in the J2 League.

15th National Assembly expected to have 500 seats

There will be a total of 500 seats in the 15th National Assembly at both central and local levels, according to a new resolution adopted by the NA Standing Committee.

Political Bureau assigns tasks to two Politburo members

The Political Bureau organised a ceremony on February 6 to announce decisions on the assignment of tasks to two Politburo members.

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Exports expected to continue expanding in 2021

Hackers intensify phishing activities, targeting bank, e-wallet transactions

The demand for making transactions, payment and giving lucky money online has soared these days, giving hackers opportunities to increase their phishing activities.

Cuban researcher hails outcomes of Vietnam’s National Party Congress

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s 13th National Congress was a milestone and turning point, 

One of a kind athlete Hung hopes for more success in career

Nguyen Van Hung is a dab hand on the basketball court and in the dojo and has the distinction of being one of few Vietnamese national champions in two sports.

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Vietnam records no new COVID-19 cases on February 6 morning

Germany sends warships to East Sea - a strategic turning point

The German government has announced plans to send its warships to ports of Japan, South Korea and Australia, passing through the East Sea this summer.