Vietnam sticks to poverty reduction targets

Vietnam is aiming to continue reducing poverty, prioritising poor mountainous regions and ethnic minority groups.

EVFTA brings opportunities to escape reliance on Chinese market

The next-generation FTA with the EU is believed to pave the way for Vietnam to diversify export markets and ease reliance on China.

State-owned art centre seeks to support young guns

Set up by the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS), the Centre for Contemporary Art Support and Development (VICAS Art Studio) is one of the first State-owned art spaces in Vietnam.

Decree aims to punish law-breaking public employees

Nguyen Tu Long, deputy director of the Department of Civil Servants-Public Employees under the Ministry of Home Affairs, speaks on sanctioning Government officer or public employees who break the law.

Vietnamese food: Cudweed cake/Bánh khúc

Popular with world leaders and footballers alike, banh khuc is a perfect treat to warm your cockles in winter. So grab a ball and don't forget to savour the unique taste explosion!

 

VNR boss calls for an end to subsidisation

Vu Anh Minh, chairman of the State-owned Vietnam Railways Corporation said that the railway sector would be able to implement autonomy and mobilise capital investment on its system if subsidies and red tape were eliminated.

WHO declares a pandemic of coronavirus disease covid-19

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared coronavirus a pandemic, reflecting alarm that countries aren’t working quickly and aggressively enough to fight the disease it causes, covid-19.

Coronavirus: What measures are countries taking to stop it?

As the virus spreads around the world, what measures are different countries implementing?

VN enterprises hurt by COVID-19 proposed five months tax payment leniency

Enterprises and individuals directly affected by the COVID-19 would be allowed to pay VAT or land rent five months late, according to a proposal of the MoF.

Coronavirus: What's the risk of flying or taking the train?

Despite the rising number of cases, the UK government is mostly advising people to travel as normal.

Vietnamese smartphone brands find it difficult to grow in home market

Dozens of Vietnamese mobile phone brands once existed in the domestic market, but now only a few brands remain.

A closer look at the kitchen serving quarantined people in Hanoi

Despite being under quarantine at a military school belonging to the Hanoi Capital High Command in Son Tay town on the outskirts of the capital, people in isolation are still ensured a balanced diet with plenty of nutrition.

Is coronavirus coming between people and their faith?

As religious rituals are disrupted, is the disease coming between people and their worship?

One third of realty brokerage exchanges leave the market

More than 300 real estate brokerage exchanges, or one third of these firms in Viet Nam, have closed recently due to low supply and the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.

 

Hanoi university students asked to take online classes

University students in Hanoi have been asked to study online amid rising new cases have been reported in the capital.

 

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VN central bank ceases bill issue for first time in nearly two months

 

Hanoi public buses suffer from decreasing passengers

Public buses in Hanoi are reporting a decreasing number of passengers due to Covid-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus: Could the US do what Italy has done?

Could the US lock down part, or even all, of the country to halt the spread of the deadly virus?

VN real estate firms struggle amid Covid-19 epidemic

The coronavirus epidemic has caused a shock to global tourism, seriously affecting hotels and resorts.

Samsung Display asks to not isolate 700 engineers from South Korea

Samsung's plea to exempt 700 South Korean engineers from the mandatory quarantine would cause numerous hiccups in the containment of the epidemic.

UN representative expresses confidence in Vietnam’s efforts to combat COVID-19

UN Resident Coordinator Kamal Malhotra praised Vietnam’s efforts and strong measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community, saying that the UN has shared Vietnam’s experience with other countries worldwide.

Cao Bang: Six get death sentence for trafficking large amount of heroin

The People's Court in northern Cao Bang Province has handed down a series of jail sentences to 12 people involved in the province’s largest drug smuggling ring at court on Monday.

HCM City prepares for COVID-19 epidemic

If the number of patients infected with COVID-19 increases in HCM City, the Can Gio District Health Centre in the city will be used as a hospital specialising in treatment.

Seven Vietnamese nationals onboard quarantined cruise ship in Cambodia

A total of seven Vietnamese nationals on board the cruise ship Viking Cruise Journey has been put into isolation for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, according to the Vietnam Embassy in Cambodia.

Vietnam enhances rice, pork price stabilisation

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked rice traders to strictly maintain a reserve equivalent to at least five percent of their export volume in the six most recent months.