Mekong Delta catfish farmers worry about lower prices

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicts that the total catfish output in the world will reach 3 million tons in 2020, of which 50 percent is from Vietnam.

'Then' singing signals arrival of Spring for ethnic groups in Bac Giang

“Then” singing is a cultural activity imbued with the belief and art of the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people in Bac Giang province. 

Protecting at-risk groups with timely fiscal policies

The Vietnamese government has been urgently deploying sturdy solutions to assist enterprises and investors, and those hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe?

Some of Europe's leaders stand accused of taking advantage of a health crisis.

Online payments become more popular in Vietnam

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung says that Covid-19 has brought great challenges, but that challenges are often associated with opportunities.

Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back.

Vietnamese football bosses eye May 15 kickoff

Vietnamese football bosses have set a tentative date for resuming play on May 15.

Coronavirus: Japan doctors warn of health system 'break down' as cases surge

It comes as coronavirus cases in the country surge, leaving its doctors and hospitals stretched.

India coronavirus: Navy says 21 sailors test positive at key Mumbai base

Twenty-one personnel at one of India's key naval bases have tested positive for coronavirus.

Coronavirus: President Trump defends tweets against US states' lockdowns

He says some measures are "too tough", but health experts warn lifting them will increase infection.

Economic growth slows as GDP rate threatened

Sticky projected prospects caused by the global health crisis among  Vietnam’s key trading partners are expected to hit the domestic economy this year with the manufacturing and processing sector, one of the key growth pillars, to be hit hardest.

Coronavirus: Spanish PM promises to ease confinement of children

From 27 April children will be able to get some fresh air for the first time since the lockdown began.

Coronavirus: Stars take part in One World: Together At Home concert

Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones all play live at home.

Hanoi conducts rapid Covid-19 testing for traders at market

The Hanoi’s Health Department joined hands with the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control conducted rapid Covid-19 testing for nearly 200 traders and related people at Nga Tu So market, Dong Da district on April 19.

Extra efforts made to sign RCEP in Vietnam in late 2020

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) dialogue partners are advancing the review of legal texts, with an expectation of the process finishing in July so the pact can be signed at the ASEAN Summit in Vietnam later this year as scheduled.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia April 19

Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases over three days

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 19

Businesses exhausted after spending Q1 fighting COVID-19

 

Rice ATM model implemented nationwide

The “Rice ATM” model, first appeared in HMC City, has been warmly welcomed by many people and implemented in many localities nationwide.

Legal loopholes hinder Vietnam’s efforts in wildlife protection

Despite strengthened law enforcement to protect wildlife, legal loopholes are hindering Vietnam’s efforts, activists have said.

Ministry aims to alter uses of overseas employment fund

A new draft law would make it easier for authorities to financially support Vietnamese workers abroad in times of crisis, but National Assembly deputies are divided over whether to approve it.

Photo of Vietnamese children wins Agora app contest

A photo featuring Vietnamese children has been crowned the overall winner of the World’s Best Photo of Fun contest, #Fun2020, launched by the photo app Agora.

Vietnam export targets still attainable under certain conditions

If Covid-19 is contained by Q2, exports will bounce back and the 7-8 percent export growth rate in 2020 will be within reach.

Filip Nguyen still dreaming of playing for Vietnam

Czech-Vietnamese goalkeeper Filip Nguyen hopes to return home and play for the national team in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers later this year.

Take a trip down memory lane with these must-watch TV classics

When it comes to TV boxsets, there really have been some absolute crackers. In fact, when you think about it, probably far too many to mention each and every single one. So we’ve broke it down to a small section of some of the best.