VNPT warns customers of new phone scam

The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) has warned the public of a new technology scam, which calls VNPT subscribers from foreign numbers in order to entice them to call back and get hit with charges.

Vietnam needs to re-organize the education ministry?

The proposal by the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MIA) to re-organize the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has raised controversy.

Exploring the pristine beauty of Ninh Thuan

Ninh Thuan is widely known for the traditional architecture of Cham ethnic people, the deep blue sea, beautiful white sand, and juicy tropical fruits. 

Coal to remain key in Vietnam’s power expansion: Fitch Solutions

Coal remains the most practical option in the near-term to stimulate affordable electricity generation growth at the pace and scale needed by the country, said Fitch Solutions.

What will Vinfast do if GM stops making Chevrolets in Thailand?

The US-based General Motors (GM) has stated it will stop selling Chevrolets this year and shut down its factory in Thailand from which Chevrolets are exported to Vietnam.

Three Vietnamese images listed among 50 most stunning nature photos

Images showcasing the nation’s landscape in Quang Ngai, Lam Dong, and Cao Bang provinces have been listed among the world’s 50 most stunning nature photos by the Agora Awards 2020.

Michael Bloomberg ends US presidential campaign

Michael Bloomberg ends his bid after his poor Super Tuesday showing and will now support Joe Biden.

IMF provides $50bn to fight coronavirus outbreak

The move comes after world governments and central banks have taken action to ease the outbreak's impact.

Tokyo 2020: IOC president Thomas Bach says no cancellation talk at board meeting

IOC president Thomas Bach says "cancellation" and "postponement" was not mentioned in regards to Tokyo 2020 at Wednesday's board meeting.

Coronavirus: California declares emergency after death

A 71-year-old man, who was on a cruise ship last month, dies in a hospital near Sacramento.

Ten outstanding Vietnamese youths in 2019 announced

Ten winners of the Vietnam Outstanding Young Faces Award 2019 were announced on March 3.

COVID-19 postpones int’l cyberspace safety contest finals

The final round of the WhiteHat Grand Prix 06 will be rescheduled for May due to the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), organisers said on March 4.

Vietnam’s three universities up in QS rankings

The UK’s education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) announced on March 4 that Vietnam’s five training branches at three educational establishments have been named in the 2020 QS Stars University Ratings.

Female diplomats meet ahead of International Women Day

The Foreign Ministry’s female staff, the Informal Group of Ambassadors on Gender Equality and ASEAN Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) held a gathering in Hanoi on March 4 on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8).

Over 1 million medical masks of unknown origin seized in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City’s market surveillance officials and police on March 3 seized one million medical masks of unknown origin at a warehouse on Luong The Vinh Street in Tan Phu district.

Flights on Vietnam-South Korea suspended from March 5

Vietnam Airlines will suspend flights on all routes between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea from March 5, while low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has announced it will temporarily halt flights between the two countries starting March 7.

US-Philippines joint drill to take place in May as scheduled

A joint military exercise between the Philippines and the US will push through as scheduled, despite the former’s decision to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), the spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on March 4.

Vietnam calls on UNSC to review sanctions against South Sudan

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), on Mach 4 called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to review its sanctions against South Sudan.

HCM City tracks five passengers on same flight as confirmed COVID-19 case

HCMC Centre for Disease Control is coordinating with relevant agencies to verify the identities and addresses of five passengers travelling with the Japanese passenger, who was found to have been infected with coronavirus, on flight VN814 on March 3.

Infrastructure investors to hit full throttle in Vietnam

Global Infrastructure Hub estimated that Vietnam needs to invest US$110 billion between 2021 and 2025 for infrastructure.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 5

IIP rises 6.2% in first two months

US$1.1bil. needed to build expressway between Dong Nai and Ba Ria-Vung Tau

A 77.8-kilometer expressway between the southern province of Dong Nai and neighboring Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is expected to resolve traffic gridlock on a local highway at a cost of VND25.743 trillion (US$1.1 billion).

 

Entertainment industry takes huge Covid-19 outbreak hit

Many show organisers have incurred big losses due to postponed and cancelled shows due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

A look at some of unmissable safe destinations found in Vietnam

Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Dak Lak, and Gia Lai provinces offer travelers safe destinations, while simultaneously providing various promotions as a means of boosting the flow of domestic tourists.

Mekong Delta provinces take measures to keep out COVID-19

Many provinces in the Mekong Delta haven taken proactive measures against the new coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19) since many women and workers there have Korean links.