Korean recruitment platform enters Vietnamese market

SaraminHR, a Korean recruitment platform, announced a strategic investment with local firm TopDev on February 17. The deal’s value was not disclosed, but some insiders thought it could be worth seven figures.

 

Three coronavirus patients leave hospital, 15 out of 16 cured

Three patients from the northern province of Vinh Phuc were declared free from the coronavirus and discharged from hospital on Thursday.

No new suspected coronavirus cases in HCM City

All three patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and were treated in HCM City hospitals have recovered fully and all 32 suspected cases in the city have tested negative as of Wednesday.

Investment funds make more stock purchase despite decling prices

Although the novel coronavirus epidemic COVID-19 has been continuously slamming the stock market, sending stock prices down, many investment funds are still actively buying.

 

More than 100 people join hands to clean Ninh Thuan's polluted beach

More than 100 people have helped collect rubbish on a beach in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan. 

HCM City proposes school closure extension for coronavirus prevention

HCM City authorities have proposed further temporary school closures until the end of March for fear of coronavirus.

Hanoians queue to receive free hand wash

Many people in Hang Dao Ward, Hanoi have been provided with free hand wash during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Vietnam encourages private investment in energy: Politburo

The Politburo will encourage all economic sectors, especially private businesses, to invest in energy projects, Party General Secretary, President Nguyen Phu Trong has said.

Quang Binh thermal power plant hindered by local residents

The encroachment on the construction of Quang Trach 1 Thermal Power Plant in Quang Binh Province has affected the project's progress.

Eleven face prosecution for exam cheating scandal in Son La

The Investigation Police Agency in the northern province of Son La has concluded another investigation into cheating scandal in the national high school exam in the province two years ago.

Hue Festival 2020 to open on August 28

The Hue Festival 2020 will open on August 28 this year instead of early April as previously planned due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the festival organising board said on February 20.

Vietnam continues working with China, other countries in COVID-19 fight

Vietnam will continue working closely with China and other countries to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, and is willing to share experience of treatment, Vice Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Doan Khac Viet said on February 20.

HCM City needs about 80,000 labourers in Q1

Around 80,000 workers are needed in Ho Chi Minh City for the first quarter of this year, according to the HCM City Human Resources Forecast and Labour Market Information (FALMI) Centre.

ASEAN, China enhance cooperation in response to COVID-19

A special meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) and a special conference of ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers on cooperation in responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) took place in Vientiane, Laos, on February 20.

Two more COVID-9 patients discharged from hospital in Vinh Phuc

Two COVID-19 patients in the northern province of Vinh Phuc were released from a local general clinic on February 20 afternoon.

Essex lorry deaths: Ha Tinh police charge seven with organizing, brokering illegal emigration

Police in the central province of Ha Tinh said on February 20 it has issued decisions to start criminal proceedings against seven suspects on the charge of organizing, brokering illegal emigration under Article 349 of the Penal Code.

Mekong-Lancang cooperation contributes to addressing regional challenges

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on February 20 suggested that the Mekong-Lancang cooperation (MLC) should contribute to consolidating coordination between countries in handling regional challenges.

Khanh Hoa remains popular with Russian tourists amid COVID-19 fears

The number of Russian tourists visiting Nha Trang has remained stable, despite Vietnam being among one of several countries globally to be impacted by the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vietnam maintain top spot in Southeast Asia’s football: FIFA

Vietnam has maintained their position as the Southeast Asian No 1 team in the latest FIFA rankings, the Vietnam Football Federation said on February 20.

Vietnam female footballers have more chance to compete in Asian Cup

The national women’s team of Vietnam have hope of competing at the Asian Cup following the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Women's Football Committee decision to expand the tournament in 2022.

COVID-19 hurts transport companies amid fears of public gatherings

Domestic transport companies have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Third ASEAN graphic arts competition to take place in Hanoi

The third ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in August as one among a series of important cultural and art events in 2020, the Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship year.

VN doctor carries out research on ‘technology of the future’

Nguyen Duy Tam’s research is mostly in the fields of energy storage and conversion materials, materials that catalyze electrochemical reactions and nanostructured materials.

Health ministry orders tight monitoring of Vietnamese returning from China

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

Hanoi leader pledges best conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung pledged to create the best possible conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo company to do business in the city, during a reception on February 20 for Uniqlo Vice President Koyama Noriaki.