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Farmers’ pain: tons of vegetables rot in fields
Different from previous years, the prices for vegetables after the Lunar New Year (Tet) have fallen due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and quick growth because of good weather.
Vietnam approves 4th protocol amending ASEAN investment deal
The Vietnamese Government has issued a resolution approving the fourth Protocol to amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) signed on July 15, 2020.
Gold companies brace for rush on God of Wealth Day
Gold demand is expected to surge on the God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year, which falls this year on February 21, as Vietnamese believe that would bring good luck and prosperity through the year.
Professional e-sport players can earn high incomes
With countries around the world asking their citizens to stay at home to fight COVID-19, the gaming and e-sports (or electronic sports) industry has taken off.
COVID-19 outbreak forces cancellation of Vietnam Poetry Day
The Vietnam Writers’ Association has decided to cancel the annual Vietnam Poetry Day, slated for February 26, due to the complex developments of COVID-19.
Vietnam needs 150 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in 2021
Vietnam has negotiated to buy 60 million doses of vaccines and needs an additional 90 million doses, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long at a meeting on February 19.
Vietnam aviation authorities propose closing Van Don airport until March 3
To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed closing the Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh province until March 3.
Hanoi’s Party Chief, Chairman join local farmers on their fields
On February 19, Hanoi's Party Secretary Vuong Dinh Hue and Hanoi Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh went to the fields with farmers in Di Mau commune in Thach That district to open the spring crop.
Covid-19 will not end this year: Health Minister
Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long says the Covid-19 pandemic will not end in the first half of this year. He also asked provinces and cities to immediately prepare three scenarios to respond to the pandemic.
Free shelter for kidney failure patients in Vinh Long
A kindhearted couple in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long has run a free shelter for kidney dialysis patients and their relatives for more than two years, sharing their financial burden and giving them a second home.
Local film industry has new high hopes of a successful year ahead
Although the Vietnamese film industry experienced plenty of ups and downs in 2020 due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are fresh hopes moving into the new-year.
Additional 15 COVID-19 infections recorded in Hai Duong on February 19
The northern province of Hai Duong – Vietnam’s current largest pandemic epicenter – reported 15 new COVID-19 cases on February 19, raising the country’s tally to 2,362.
Top leaders welcomes Chinese Minister of Public Security
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 19 for Chinese State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi,
Foreigners celebrate Tet in Vietnam
The Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is a unique cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people. More and more foreigners now celebrate Tet, however, and enjoy the cosy atmosphere surrounding the holiday.
First international street art project in Vietnam to take place in HCM City
The 2021 Saigon Urban Arts, the first international street art project of its kind in Vietnam, is scheduled to begin this April.
The Vietnamese scientist with 15 US patents
As a scientist with 15 US patents, becoming a senior manager of a research and product development group at a corporation with revenue of nearly US$20 billion, Dr. Cong admitted he didn’t know what major to pursue when he was younger.
Vietnamese economy accelerates thanks to recovering manufacturing: Asia Perspective
The US independent management consultancy Asia Perspective has published a report on the Vietnamese economy, which highlighted that in the fourth quarter of 2020, Vietnam posted rapid growth thanks to the recovery of manufacturing.
Vietnamese, Chinese public security ministries bolster anti-crime collaboration
The Ministries of Public Security of Vietnam and China convened their seventh meeting on crime prevention and fight in Hanoi on February 19 under the co-chair of Minister of Public Security General To Lam and his Chinese counterpart Zhao Kezhi.
The $1-million ficus tree of the “Artisan of Southeast Asia”
The ficus tree called "the throne of Vietnam" worth US$1milion has been known by domestic and international bonsai collectors and growers for a long time.
East Sea likely to have first storm of year in a few days
On February 22-23, typhoon Dujuan is expected to enter the East Sea to become the first storm of 2021.
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 19
HCM City uses university dormitories as quarantine facilities
Plan issued to implement NA resolution on joining UN peacekeeping operations
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision issuing a plan to implement Resolution 130/2020/QH14 of the National Assembly on joining the UN peacekeeping operations.
Party’s Popularisation and Education Commission has new chairman
Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army,
VN economy resilient against Covid-19 pandemic
The Vietnamese economy has been resilient during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to the stamina of the people and businesses that has been strong for years.
A man’s vision of building Vietnamese brand in Czech Republic
Now in his 30’s after living and working in the Czech Republic for many years, Luong Hai Long has long made a dream of building a brand exclusively for the Vietnamese community in the Central European country a reality.
