Vietnamese students are to enjoy full health insurance

Tran Dinh Lieu, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Social Security talks to the media revealing that almost 100 per cent of pupils and students have coverage under the National Health Insurance Fund.

Music in wedding ritual of Red Dao in Lao Cai province

For the Red Dao, a ceremonial music band is an important part of happy events such as wedding ceremonies. The cheerful sound of clarinets and drums expresses the joy of the bride, bridegroom, and their guests.

Vietnam needs to act quickly in the competition to lure foreign multinationals: economists

The Indian government has spent $30 billion to support enterprises investing in the country. If Vietnam cannot act promptly, it will miss the opportunity to lure foreign investors amid competition with other countries.

Efforts to bring the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard to life

Bringing the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard into life is the obligation, rights and responsibilities of all citizens, organizations, and the entire political system.

National brand: common vision for ‘I am Vietnamese’ pride

The national brand will help build a new flag to turn all Vietnamese people around the world to look forward a common vision.

Art exhibition offers new perspectives on time and history

An exhibition at Hanoi’s Manzi Art Space is offering visitors new perspectives on time and history through the artworks on display.

Local photographers need protection from copyright infringement

A professional organisation that protects the right of local photographers is badly needed as copyright infringement of photos has become increasingly sophisticated, experts have said.

The fortune of an "antique king"

Dinh Van Dan is known as the "King of Antiques" in the northern province of Ninh Binh. His antique collection is worth hundreds of billion VND (millions of USD).

National Data Portal helps create more open Government: official

Do Cong Anh, deputy head of the Authority of Information Technology Application under the Ministry of Information and Communications, talks about the transparency benefits  of the recently launched National Data Portal.

Recovered COVID-19 patient contributes to pandemic fight in Da Nang

Immediately after recovering from COVID-19, Mai Anh Duc in Da Nang City got to work helping local health centres fight the disease by producing free antiseptic solution for them.

Export price peaks, Vietnam’s rice advances towards the EU

The rice price in the world market, which is at a nine-year high, helped Vietnam earn $2.2 billion from rice exports in the first eight months of the year.

Pandemic-themed photo book released

A photo book on life in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic has been published by the Vietnam News Agency Publishing House. 

Stagnated construction leads to large steel inventories

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many construction and real estate projects being delayed, resulting in large inventories of construction materials, especially steel.

Recruitment demand rises, but employers can't find enough workers

Enterprises in a number of sectors in HCM City need to recruit a large number of employees but are finding it difficult to fill positions despite numerous job losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Award-winning movie gets premiere date at last

The international-award winning movie Ròm will have its premiere in theatres nationwide on September 25 after being delayed in July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tourism demand stimulus program may fail as service providers break promises

In many cases, parties in the tourism supply chain broke their promises to reduce prices, and as a result, travel firms could not provide tours at reasonable fees and travelers felt they were not respected.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia September 14

Vietnam records no new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 14 morning

Hanoi considers allowing overnight services to boost night-time economy

Authorities in Hanoi are seeking feedback for a pilot scheme to allow recreational establishments in Hoan Kiem area to stay open past midnight.

Registration fee cut does little to revive VN auto market

In June Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc issued a decree cutting registration fees for domestically manufactured cars and other vehicles by half for the rest of the year.

AMM 53: Cambodia reiterates stance on East Sea issue

As a non-claimant state, Cambodia aligns itself with the common aspiration that the East Sea remains a sea of peace, stability and prosperity, stated Cambodian Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn.

Vietnam-Cambodia treaty on transfer of sentenced persons to take effect

The Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons between Vietnam and Cambodia will come into effect on October 1, allowing certain inmates to continue serving jail terms in their home nations, the Cambodian Ministry of Justice announced yesterday.

Incurring crushing losses, café owners rush to sell shops

Losing patrons and having no money to pay for rent, the owners of many coffee houses have had to shut down.

President Ho Chi Minh’s Prison Diary republished in German

The famous “Nhat Ky Trong Tu” (Prison Diary) written by late President Ho Chi Minh during the early 1940s has been republished in German by two German citizens on the occasion of his 130th birthday (1890-2020).

Reading culture still not flourishing, despite growth in book titles

The increase in the number of published books cannot be equated with the growth of the local reading culture, experts said at a recent meeting held by the Vietnam Publishing Association with several publishers and book companies in Hanoi.

AMM 53: US stresses law-based international order in East Sea

US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun and foreign ministers stressed the importance of law-based international order in the settlement of disputes and rising militarisation in the East Sea at the virtual 27th ASEAN Regional Forum.