Maeve Kennedy McKean's body is recovered after canoe search

Maeve Kennedy McKean and her son were last seen in a canoe off Chesapeake Bay in Maryland last week.

Seven songs to help you fight coronavirus

One of the best weapons in Vietnam’s armory to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is music, of course! Since the pandemic began, more and more music videos have been created which are both educational and entertaining. 

Coronavirus: A visual guide to the world in lockdown

With more than a million coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, an analysis of the world in lockdown.

Coronavirus forces banks to take cautious steps

Because of the complex movements of Covid-19, banks have drawn up backup plans for credit growth and bad debt management.

VN healthcare market, a big draw for investors, foreign and local

Last year, VinaCapital’s flagship fund, Vietnam Opportunity Fund (VOF), invested US$25 million in a private hospital operator, Tam Tri Medical Joint Stock Company.

James Bond actress Honor Blackman dies aged 94

The British actress famously played Pussy Galore opposite Sean Connery's James Bond.

Thai Srithai Superware to push investment in Viet Nam

Leading melamine maker Thailand's Srithai Superware Plc is pushing its investment in Viet Nam, Vietnam News Agency reported.

Coronavirus wreaks havoc in African American neighbourhoods

Black Chicagoans account for 70% of coronavirus deaths, despite making up 30% of the population.

Coronavirus: NZ health minister breaks lockdown at beach

David Clark called himself an "idiot" after admitting to clear breaches of the New Zealand lockdown.

Northern provinces asked to cooperate with China to manage border trade

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has requested northern provinces to promote cooperation with their Chinese partners to implement disease control processes and allow goods through the border.

 

Hanoians strictly abide to physical distancing

Physical distancing is what Hanoians are practicing to show patriotism and joint efforts to prevent COVID-19 epidemic from spreading.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson spends night in intensive care after symptoms worsen

World leaders send Boris Johnson messages of support, after his symptoms worsened on Monday afternoon.

Cashew export tipped to recover strongly after pandemic

 Cashew exports are expected to surge in the latter half of the year once the COVID-19 pandemic dies down.

 

Satisfaction index of public services to be unveiled in April

The Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) 2019 is scheduled to be released this April, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA).

Popular educational apps for children during school closure

The long school closure as a consequence of the novel coronavirus outbreak has kept parents occupied with the question of how to keep their children both entertained and educated.

State-owned enterprises face 3.7-trillion-VND loss in Q1 due to COVID-19

Nineteen State-owned groups and corporations under the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) incurred losses worth around $160 million in the first quarter of this year due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: The military will serve the nation and the people, no matter what hardship

Major General Nguyen Van Tin, deputy head of the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Political Information and Training, talked about the military’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

Repairs of Thang Long Bridge must be completed by September: ministry

The Ministry of Transport has asked relevant offices to complete surface damage repairs of Hanoi's Thang Long Bridge by September.

Sun Symphony Orchestra skips a season, looks forward to 2021

The country's first corporate sponsor orchestra switches to hibernating mode due to coronavirus self-isolation and public distancing.

Stock indexes increase, glimmer of hope for recovery

Signs of recovery appeared last week as the stock price stopped sliding.

Coronavirus: Putting the spotlight on the global wildlife trade

Conservation experts say the pandemic is a watershed moment for curbing global wildlife trade.

Recruitment market will come back when pandemic ends

Experts predict that once the COVID-19 epidemic is under control, recruitment needs will rapidly increase. Ngo Thi Ngoc Lan, Regional Director of Navigos Search, talks about the situation and how workers and employers need to prepare for the future.

Latest covid-19 news in Vietnam and Southeast Asia on April 7 (updated hourly)

COVID-19: British patient in critical condition, needs ECMO therapy

 

10 memorable matches in Vietnamese football history

We’re all missing our footie fix but don’t despair, as we’ve put together a list of some of the most memorable matches in the national team’s modern history to help tide you over until the beautiful game returns.

Wild animal trade must be stopped

Doctor Nguyen Trong An – coordinator for the Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control (NCDs Vietnam) talks on the country’s resolve to protect wild animals from hunters.