Minister: Time for Vietnam’s education to take off

Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha told the press on the sidelines of the 13th National Party Congress that Vietnam’s education has the opportunity to take off in the time to come.

Vietnamese airlines’ on-time performance hits 95.4 percent

Vietnamese airlines’ on-time performance (OTP) from December 19, 2020 to January 18, 2021 reached 95.4 percent, a year-on-year rise of 9.7 percentage points, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Foreign companies boost investment in Vietnam

Foreign enterprises poured a considerable amount of capital into manufacturing and processing projects in the first half of January, 

HCM City reports one COVID-19 case linked to Hai Duong

According to Director of HCM City Health Department Nguyen Tan Binh, the city has had a COVID-19 case, a man coming from the northern province of Hai Duong.

Vietnam licences Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Vietnam has ordered 30 million doses of vaccine from the UK, with first doses are expected to arrive in the country in the first quarter this year to serve widespread vaccination.

Maritime administration to inspect shipping rates hike

The Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA) plans to set up a working group to inspect the hike in freight rates among shipping companies that have routes to Europe and America.

MIC outlines plan on preparing human resources for national digital transformation

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is building a plan to develop digital human resources for national digital transformation.

Calligraphy street in HCM City opens ahead of Tet

Ho Chi Minh City launched its annual calligraphy street on January 28, with plenty of families and young people participating in the event ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

Int’l journalists affirm CPV’s role in Vietnam’s renewal achievements

International reporters have affirmed the great role of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in leading Vietnam to successes during its 35-year Doi Moi (renewal) process.

Vietnam’s economic prospects highlighted in German media

German media outlets have run articles covering the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and highly evaluated the country’s anti-COVID-19 efforts and economic achievements and prospects for future development.

Hanoi has one more COVID-19 infection case

Hanoi recorded another COVID-19 infection case in the early morning of January 30, a man from Nam Tu Liem District, who returned from Hai Duong Province.

Vietnam improves weather forecasting capacity

Vietnam has made progress in weather prediction, extending the typhoon and tropical depression forecasting and warning to between three and five days, according to the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.

Party’s external relations help to fulfil Party Congress targets

Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan talks about achievements of the Party’s external relations during the term of the 12th Party Congress and orientations for the 13th Party Congress.

People at heart of Vietnam’s developmental success: South African paper

The Diplomatic Society, a newspaper with printed and online versions popular in the diplomatic and political communities of South Africa, on January 28 published an article highly valuing 35 years of Vietnam’s innovative development 

Vietnam’s economy after 35 years of “Doi Moi”

After 35 years of implementing the “Doi Moi” process, Vietnam’s economic development has been nothing short of remarkable. 

Singaporean, Australian media highlight economic opportunities for Vietnam

The Straits Times of Singapore on January 28 ran an article that views 2021 as a year of opportunity for Vietnam while the Australian Financial Review (AFR) said Vietnam has become an essential cog in the global supply chains.

9x youth seeks to offer the best education to families of all income levels

Nguyen Quang Tung spent one gap year taking a trans-Vietnam trip, but his aim was not just to travel.

Vietnam enhances air pollution control

Ministries and sectors should work together and take drastic action to carry out Prime Ministerial Directive No 03/CT-TTg on enhancing air pollution control, 

Minister of Public Security checks security readiness at Party Congress venue

General To Lam, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, inspected readiness to guarantee security at the 13th National Party Congress at the ministry’s command centre in the National Convention Centre, Hanoi on January 29.

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Ho Chi Minh City to become economic, financial centre in Asia by 2045

Vietnam backs comprehensive political solution to Libyan issue: Diplomat

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. to the UN, reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for a comprehensive political solution led and owned by Libyans on the basis of respecting its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Sending Tet gifts to soldiers on DK1 platform

Naval soldiers at the DK1 platform find it an honour and pride to protect the country’s sovereignty over sea and island despite hardships.

Vinasun taxi incurs heavy losses, thousands of workers lose jobs

Vinasun, the No 1 taxi company in the taxi market, is bogged down in difficulties amid the appearance of of ride-hailing firms and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese firms to tackle plastic pollution in Ha Long Bay

Three Vietnamese companies have won a regional challenge to combat plastic waste in Ha Long Bay.

Delegates, press members, staff at 13th National Party Congress tested for COVID-19

COVID-19 prevention and control measures at the 13th National Party Congress in Hanoi have been raised to the highest level after clusters of community coronavirus cases were detected in various northern provinces