Schoolboy works hard to overcome illness

Nguyen Duc Quan, a 12th grader in Hai Phong City, is determined to make his dreams come true despite suffering from brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta).

More Vietnamese use ride-hailing services: white book

The number of Vietnamese using ride-haling services has increased rapidly in recent years, signalling the potential for the development of the sharing economy in the country.

Vietnam, China celebrate 20th anniversary of land border treaty signing

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Chinese State Counsellor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on August 23 co-chaired a ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the signing

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 23

Tens of thousands of enterprises shut down due to Covid-19

Quang Ngai residents happy as 28-day lockdown lifted

As many as 300 people living in a residential area in Quang Ngai province took to street on August 23 clapping hands and singing loud after COVID-19 barriers were dismantled.

COVID-19: Two more cases confirmed in Vietnam, death toll rises to 27

Two more residents have been diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Vietnam, while national death toll has risen to 27 after a fatality was registered on August 23, the Ministry of Health reported at 18.00hrs.

VN cashew industry in distress as demand falls

The prices of both raw and cashew nuts are falling dramatically, while requirements on exports have become increasingly strict.

Comedy absent in many local sitcoms

From the very first time a sitcom appeared on TV screens around Vietnam more than a decade ago it was clear that the format had found favour among the country’s younger viewers while older ones were left somewhat unimpressed.

Ringing out far and wide

While modern life allows for more instances of regional cultural exchange that help enrich national cultural endeavours, specific indigenous cultures remain under threat and are in danger of disappearing if greater care isn’t taken.

Objects of play admired over centuries

An important element of celebrations during the fast-approaching Mid-Autumn Festival is the toys that parents buy for their kids.

Exhibition calls attention to preserving Vietnam’s traditional villages

Photos of the architecture of traditional Vietnamese villages are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi hosted by the Monument Conservation Institute.

Coronavirus outbreak under control in Hai Duong, says Health Ministry

A fresh coronavirus outbreak has been brought under control in the northern province of Hai Duong which has so far registered 13 cases, the Ministry of Health reported.

Vietnam determined to meet international labor standards

Vietnam is determined to increase its international integration and honor its international labor commitments.

10 Chinese illegally enter Vietnam for gambling

Police in Vietnam’s Mong Cai city said on August 23 they have detained a group of 11 Chinese citizens accused of organizing online gambling. Ten of the detainees had illegally entered Vietnam.

COVID-19: Another elderly patient dies in Vietnam, death toll rises to 27

A 73-year-old woman who was infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus has died in Da Nang city, the country’s largest coronavirus outbreak, raising the death toll caused by the disease to 27.

Vietnam chairs dialogue between ASEAN, President-elect of UN General Assembly

As Chair of the ASEAN Committee in New York, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy initiated and chaired a dialogue between ambassadors and heads of missions of ASEAN countries

Inside the Saigon Zoo after receiving VND2.5bil. donations

Two days after calling for the community's donations for its animals during the Covid-19 epidemic, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden has announced to stop accepting money and food from donors.

Are live-streaming theater performances viable?

The pandemic crisis has had a devastating effect on the performing arts. Watching theater, opera, and dance without leaving home sounds promising and is a good way to support artists. The show must go on…line!

Phony psychic scams the innocent with her fraudulent claims

Labelling herself as "the psychic", Vu Thi Hoa says she can locate the remains of unknown martyrs from war. With well-prepared fraudulent tricks, she plays on emotional triggers to get gullible victims to provide her big bucks.

Border security - Vietnam’s holy grail to defeating COVID-19

Since the first cases were reported back in February, Vietnam has done a tremendous job in containing the COVID-19 pandemic, evidenced by global lows in both case count and deaths, as well as a heightened sense of normalcy among the population.

Foreign residents join Da Nang people to fight Covid-19 pandemic

Many foreigners who are living and working in Da Nang are positively contributing to the fight against Covid-19 pandemic in the central city. 

 

Passion and zeal a winning formula

DamThi Minh Trang from the Le Hong Phong Gifted High School in the northern province of Nam Dinh was one of four Vietnamese contestants to win gold medals at the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad held online in Istanbul.

COVID-19: No new cases on August 23 morning, death toll at 26

Vietnam has registered no new coronavirus cases, both imported cases and local transmissions, during the past 12 hours, therefore keeping its tally of infections unchanged at 1,014, while the death toll remains at 26.

Dealers slash selling prices, government cuts tax, but cars remain unsold

Despite the 50 percent vehicle registration tax cut and large-scale sale promotion programs, inventories are still high and sales are on the decrease.

Steel takes shape as the furnace roars

The summer sun adds to the heat on Lò Rèn (Blacksmith) Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, which is home to dozens of shops selling steel frames. The pace of life is as it is most days.