Coronavirus: Russia denies spreading US conspiracy on social media

US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online.

Earthquake kills at least 9 in Turkey, injures many in Iran

At least nine people including three children are dead in eastern Turkey after an earthquake with its epicentre in neighbouring Iran.

 

Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge

South Korea has raised its coronavirus alert to the "highest level" as confirmed case numbers keep rising.

 

New rules put brakes on VN alcohol sector

Vietnam started aggressively enforcing regulations against drunk driving on January 1, in a country where having a drink before riding or driving home was a commonplace practice.

Binh Thuan struggles to deal with early drought

The farmers in Binh Thuan Province are facing dropping river water levels and imminent drought.

Binh Duong Int’l Women Cycling Tournament to begin next week

The Binh Duong International Women Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2020, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, will kick off in the southern province of Binh Duong on February 28.

Train services derailed by funding chaos

Vietnam could cease to have an operating train system in less than two weeks unless a funding issue at the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) is resolved, an official has said.

Experts eye fix for condotel woes

Experts believe the State's issuance of ownership certificates for non-residential real estate projects will solve existing difficulties in Vietnam’s real estate market.

VN telecoms firms turn to digital content

Telecommunications firms are turning towards developing their own digital content, the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) under the Ministry of Information and Communications has said.

Two new expressways to be built in Mekong Delta

The Ministry of Transport has directed the Cuu Long Corporation for Investment Development and Project Management of Infrastructure (CIPM) to conduct a pre-feasibility study for two expressway projects in the Mekong Delta.

Work on HCM City’s Metro Line No.2 to begin next year

Work on Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No.2, connecting Ben Thanh Market and Tham Luong, will start in 2021, according to the city’s Management Authority for Urban Railways (MAUR).

Japan finances HCM City’s upgrade of sewer system

The Japanese Government will provide a non-refundable aid worth 1.88 billion JPY (16.84 million USD) for Ho Chi Minh City to upgrade its existing sewerage system using trenchless technologies.

Vietnamese scientist in South Korea sets up start-up to create robots

Based on research with a high level of applicability, Dr Pham Quang Cuong of Nanyang Technology University, set up Eureka Robotics, a startup specializing in providing robots to large corporations.

Will new legal document bring investors back to condotel market?

The granting of ‘red books’, or land-use rights certificates, to condotels has been described as good news for the condotel market. But it’s too early to say if investors will come back.

Health ministry monitors people returning from China

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has ordered strict monitoring of Vietnamese citizens returning from China in the face of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

MoET considers re-opening schools next month

The Ministry of Education and Training said it was considering re-opening schools from early next month after shutting them down to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

VN businesses cautious about setting plans for 2020

Most businesses are not setting high business targets this year because of uncertainties and the unpredictable Covid-2019 epidemic.

Northern village helps make unique folk singing thrive again

Dong Mon village in Hai Phong city is known as the cradle of Ca Tru (ceremonial) singing in Vietnam’s northern coastal region.

Khanh Van launches photo collection ahead of Miss Universe 2020

Khanh Van, Miss Universe Vietnam 2019, has made public her latest photo collection which kicks off the local beauty’s journey to compete in the Miss Universe 2020 pageant.

Tourists feel safe when visiting Temple of Literature

The number of tourists visiting the Temple of Literature, known locally as Van Mieu, has begun to rapidly increase in recent days as a result of the drastic actions taken by Hanoi in combating coronavirus.

Martial arts master shares his skills

Not many people know about Việt vũ đạo, a form of traditional Vietnamese martial arts, but in France, it has become a popular sport, particularly in the port city of Marseille.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 23

HCMC sees four key industries weakening

 

Workshops on creative arts therapy in HCMC, Hanoi

Integrative arts psychotherapist Carrie Herbert will host a workshop on creative arts therapy in HCMC from February 21 to 23 and one in Hanoi from February 28 to March 1.

 

German-Bulgarian techno musician at The Lighthouse

German-Bulgarian electronic musician and composer Stefan Goldmann will give a performance at The Lighthouse on February 29.

VN's Loan named among ten most beautiful female Asian footballers

Hoang Thi Loan of Vietnam, Lee Min-ah of the Republic of Korea, and Zhao Lina of China have been listed among the ten most beautiful female Asian footballers, according to Thai newspaper Siam Sport.