Google ordered to reveal author of Australian dentist's bad review

The Australian court ruling forces the US firm to hand over details about the anonymous poster.

PM Phuc allows border gates to re-open

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc approved the resumption of imports, exports and transport of goods through three sub-border gates between Vietnam and China to help local firms.

Saudi Arabia showcases Vietnamese culture across several days

A large contingent of the Overseas Vietnamese community along with foreign friends gathered together to enjoy a series of Vietnamese cultural days which are being held in Saudi Arabia from February 3 through to February 15.

“Bikes of Hanoi” collection nominated for Sony Photography Awards

A collection of images titled “Bikes of Hanoi”, taken by photographer Jon Enoch, has been selected in the list of nominations for the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards.

WHO says fake coronavirus claims causing 'infodemic'

A representative from the World Health Organization wants tech firms to fight fake news on coronavirus.

Vietnam to take on Australia in play-off match for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Vietnamese women’s football team are to play Australia in a play-off match for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on March 6 following Australia’s 1-1 draw against China on February 13.

Vietnamese scientists actively share information about nCoV

The measures Vietnam is taking to cope with the nCoV epidemic are based on the experience and scientific research results that have been accumulated for many years, since the time it faced SARS epidemic in 2002-2003.

More health workers sent to Vinh Phuc to fight COVID-19

More than 160 health workers have been sent to Binh Xuyen District, northern Vinh Phuc Province, to help with the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19), the provincial Health Department said.

Gunman wanted for mass shooting in Cu Chi killed: police

Le Quoc Tuan, who reportedly killed five people and injured three others with an AK-47 in suburban Cu Chi District in HCM City, has been killed after being on the run for more than two weeks.

EVFTA and EVIPA important to economic relations in VN and EU

The European Parliament ratified EVFTA and EVIPA. Vietnam News Agency spoke to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn in Paris about the...

Quang Nam launches separate taxis for Chinese-speaking people

Quang Nam Province People's Committee has just asked the local Department of Transport to establish a separate taxi fleet to serve Chinese-speaking customers.

 

Over 5,000 Chinese workers in Vietnam quarantined

More than 5,000 Chinese people have been quarantined when returning to Vietnam to work according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

 

Quang Binh man hands over rare monkey to national park

A stump-tailed macaque, a rare and precious animal, was handed over voluntarily by a local resident to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board in central Quang Binh Province on Thursday.

Quang Ninh refuses to receive Italian cruise ship amid coronavirus spread

Authorities of the northern province of Quang Ninh have refused to welcome an Italian cruise ship with more than 1,000 tourists on board for fears of coronavirus infection.

 

MWC 2020: Smartphone showcase cancelled over coronavirus fears

The world's largest mobile industry showcase will not go ahead, organisers confirm.

Coronavirus: Vinh Phuc's three-month-old baby in stable health condition

A three-month-old girl in the northern province of Vinh Phuc Province who has been infected with coronavirus is now in a stable health condition.

 

Canadian tourist drowned in Quang Nam

A Canadian tourist drowned while swimming at a beach in Quang Nam Province.

 

Students in 30 localities back to school from February 17

As of 11.20 on February 14, 30 cities and provinces have reported to the Ministry of Education and Training on their decision to allow students back to school from February 17, after a two-week break due to Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Coronavirus: No change in outbreak despite China spike, WHO says

The World Health Organization says it is "not seeing a dramatic increase" in cases outside China.

VN industrial sector’s growth likely to slow down due to COVID-19

Growth of Vietnam’s industrial sector is likely to slow down in the first quarter of 2020 due to negative impacts from the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam, Malaysia step up cooperation in fight against crime

Malaysian King Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah on February 13 suggested Vietnam and Malaysia step up bilateral cooperation in various spheres, especially in the fight against transnational crime.

VN to issue lists of preferential tariffs under EVFTA

The Vietnamese Government is set to issue a decree on the lists of preferential export tariffs and special preferential import tariffs to implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) when the deal comes into force in Vietnam.

Head coach Park Hang-seo accepts AFC penalty

Head coach of the Vietnamese national men’s football team Park Hang-seo has accepted the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s punishment and made a public apology, the Vietnam Football Federation said on February 13.

Coronavirus outbreak: Developments from Feb.1-14, 2020

A total of 65,213 cases of Covid-19 infection had been recorded globally as of 7:00 on February 14. The death toll had reached 1,486, with 1,483 in mainland China, and three recorded outside mainland China.

New driving force for Vietnam-EU relations

The European Parliament has ratified the EVFTA and the EVIPA. The ratification has opened up new horizons for more intensive, comprehensive and effective bilateral cooperation 30 years after the establishment of diplomatic ties.