Vloggers with a new twist on classical literature

Classic Vietnamese literary works like A Phủ and His Wife, Chí Phèo, Old Man Hạc and Turning Off Light have been given a breath of fresh air thanks to the sensational YouTube videos created by a team of content creators called '1977 Vlog'.

Air pollution’s effects on Vietnam’s economic structure

According to Hoang Duong Tung, chair of the Vietnam Clean Air Network, former deputy general director of the General Directorate of Environment, PM 2.5 fine dust and ozone are the two most worrying issues.

Vietnam confirms 15th nCoV infection case - a three-month-old baby in Vinh Phuc

A three-month-old baby from Binh Xuyen district, northern Vinh Phuc province, has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus (nCoV), according to the health ministry.

Vietnam sets new vision for the next decade

Minister of Planning and Development Nguyen Chi Dung speaks on the country’s socio-economic development plan for the next 10 years (2021-30).

Vietnam eyes 20 berths at 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

Vietnam has set itself a target of 20 berths at the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, said the Vietnam Sports Administration on February 10.

Vietnamese film industry faces shortage of talents

As Vietnamese films grow in leaps and bounds, the lack of good-quality film-makers and crews is becoming more evident than ever. 

 

Coronavirus continues, but is it time to panic?

As coronavirus continues to spread around the world and the number of patients infected with the virus rises, it can be hard to understand how the epidemic is affecting those on the ground.

Hue fisherman cleans up the ocean

The image of a young man with a boat full of garbage collected from the ocean has become familiar to people in Phu Vang District of central Thua Thien-Hue Province.

Property market expected to be safer thanks to central bank’s tight credit policy

Property industry insiders said the State Bank of Vietnam’s decision to tighten credit would mean pain in the short term for developers but help the sector develop sustainably over the long term.

Constant use of disinfectant spray required at HCMC-based transport hubs

Operators of public transport hubs in HCMC have been asked to spray disinfectants on a daily basis for two weeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Tuoi Tre newspaper reported.

 

NA Standing Committee convenes 42nd session

The 42nd session of the National Assembly Standing Committee opened in Hanoi on February 10 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Three more nCoV patients cured, discharged from hospital

Three patients from the northern province of Vinh Phuc infected with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have recovered and were discharged from the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases in Hanoi on February 10.

Vietnam, US jointly study vaccine against African swine fever

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has suggested the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) transfer virus samples to Vietnam to study and produce vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) in the country.

Vietnam, Laos boost security cooperation

Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam has affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security will do its best to further comprehensive cooperation with Lao counterparts to meet demand in the new situation.

Vietnamese, Indian young officers bolster exchange

Young officers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the Indian armed forces gathered at an activity on February 10 to bolster friendship and cooperation between the countries’ armies and youth officers in particular.

Dates fixed for national football leagues

The national football league schedule has been finalised after a delay made last month because of the continuing novel coronavirus epidemic.

AI-based technology used in genetic analysis

Gene analysis is the use of DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid) in the cells of human body to identify genetic factors such as physical conditions and disease risk in each person.

Vietnamese engineers create website on coronavirus in 12 hours

The idea of ​​building a Vietnamese website on coronavirus stems from the fact that the world's infection map does not have a Vietnamese version.

Businesses and workers in Da Nang hit by effects of nCoV epidemic

Production activities of several businesses in the central coastal city of Da Nang have suffered disruption due to the nCoV epidemic, with enterprises that have transactions with the Chinese market being the worst affected.

Walking streets around Ho Guom remain hive of activity amid nCoV situation

Despite the Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee announcing plans to temporarily suspend activities on the walking streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake throughout February, the streets remain popular with a large number of visitors.

Shopping malls, entertainment centers in Hanoi desolate due to epidemic concerns

Vincom Center on Ba Trieu street, one of the busiest shopping malls in Hanoi, also spotted a few visitors.

Visiting Hoang Sa Flotilla Memorial House in Quang Ngai

As a home to many documents and objects relating to Hoang Sa Flotilla soldiers, the Hoang Sa Flotilla Memorial House is a must-see cultural and historical site for visitors to Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai Province.

Vietnam announces 70-min rapid test kit for new coronavirus

Good news has come as Vietnamese scientists have successfully created a toolkit to quickly detect the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) within just 70 minutes, instead of the three hours needed for other usual test methods.

Go Dau Stadium to host Vietnam tie against Iraq

Situated in the southern province of Binh Duong, the Go Dau Stadium has been selected as the venue to host a friendly match between the Vietnamese national men’s football team and Iraq on March 26.

Vietnamese 8X generation listed among the world’s top scientists

Young Vietnamese scientists born in the 1980s have found their names on the list of the world’s 106,369 leading scientists for the number of scientific citations and scientific quantitative indicators, according to Scopus Database.