AFC meeting suggests solutions to help Asian football recover

The Executive Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) convened an online meeting on July 23, seeking ways to help the regional football recover from COVID-19 impact.

 

Vietnam backs tackling terrorist challenges in Syria on basis of int’l laws

Vietnam has emphasised the need for cooperation among concerned parties to deal with challenges from terrorist groups in Syria based on respect for international laws and UN resolutions.

 

Many returning students want to study at domestic schools

More Vietnamese and foreign students want to transfer from schools overseas to schools in Vietnam.

VIETNAM'S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 24

PM approves plan to implement Vietnam-US customs assistance agreement

HCM City proposes PM to bring breakthrough to key projects

Despite outstanding disbursement of public investment among Vietnam's localities, HCM City has encountered many difficulties that need to be resolved to accelerate the disbursement of public investment

New national strategy sought to root out data pitfalls

How to protect personal data has been raised by local experts as one of the biggest issues to tackle as digital transformation becomes an increasing priority in Vietnam. 

Teacher helps poor students with charity drive

Her students may have been on their summer holidays for nearly two weeks, but Le Thi Anh Dao, an English teacher from Vinh Thuan Township Secondary School, Vinh Thuan District, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, is still busy.

Renewable energy is answer to Vietnam's energy security

Like other countries, Vietnam is striving to use more renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.

More flights to repatriate citizens on the way

Dinh Viet Thang, head of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, talks about plans to bring more Vietnamese abroad home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A suite of measures suggested to fuel demand in new normal


The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic remain unpredictable across the globe. 

25 years of joining ASEAN: Vietnam is on the path of integration

The comprehensive and extensive integration into ASEAN is a way for Vietnam to actively participate in global integration.

Cutting screen time lowers risk of death, study finds

Research from the University of Glasgow finds watching two hours or less of television a day could minimize health risks.

From Russia with love for Vietnamese folk songs

Hearing them sing the Vietnamese folk song Bèo Dạt Mây Trôi (Floating Water Ferns and Wandering Clouds) would leave any listener holding their breath as it is so sweet.

Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump.

A different Hanoi in bird’s-eye view

Those who have lived long enough in Hanoi are probably familiar with every corner of the capital city. However, there may exist a surprisingly different Hanoi when viewed from above.

Internal migrants await resettlement land

After moving there to escape poverty in their hometowns over the years, almost 200 people in Cư Bung Valley, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, still live without electricity, clean water, schools and medical care.

Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers

The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules.

Australian gymnastics: Former athletes speak out on 'abuse' culture

Gymnastics Australia vows "change" after dozens of ex-athletes share stories of mental and physical abuse.

Struggling to survive, businesses try to develop niche markets

Despite the pandemic, some businesses are thriving because they have changed business strategies by developing niche markets.

Vietnam to host 40 sports at SEA Games 31

Athletes will compete in up to 40 different sports when Vietnam hosts the Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in Hanoi next year.

Fascinating murals on show in Hanoi

A group of young volunteers and teachers are transforming plain walls on a dyke on the outskirts of Hanoi capital into beautiful murals which showcase the nature, history, and daily life of the local area.

Strengthening knowledge for officers performing the Coast Guard’s foreign affair tasks

In order to strengthen expertise knowledge for officers performing duties related to foreign affairs of the Vietnam Coast Guard, especially the protocol skills when receiving foreign guests, 

China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket.

Local groups forced to figure out expressway finances

Driven by favours and other advantages, domestic construction giants like Cienco4, Hoa Binh Construction Group, Licogi 16, and Vinaconex Corporation have a high possibility of joining five sections of the North-South Expressway via PPP model.

Business community dubious over draft changes

The draft amending and supplementing a number of articles of a decree on goods labels has received a mixed reaction from enterprises due to continuing difficulties in doing business and preventing international trade.