Hanoi growers replant peach trees after Tet

Residents in Hanoi’s Nhat Tan Ward have replanted peach trees that were uprooted to celebrate Tet to prepare for a new crop.

Restaurants suffer downturn amid coronavirus fears

Many restaurants in Hanoi, which have been hit by the new fines on drink driving, have experienced a further fall in customers amid the fears of coronavirus.

How has the coronavirus affected Vietnam’s businesses?

Saigon Securities Incorporated (SSI) has released a report naming nine business fields believed to bear the biggest negative impact from the nCoV outbreak.

HCM City real estate developers request help to resume projects

Many real estate developers in Ho Chi Minh City are facing stagnation in hundreds of projects due to insufficient legal paperwork.

HCM City deploys smart medicine

Entering the medical treatment department of HCMC’s Eastern People Military Hospital, people are surprised to see a robot wearing medical scrubs with the traditional scarf of the southern region around its waist.

Entertainment Events in Hanoi & HCMC on February 10-16

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Market monitor warns against sales of used face masks

The local market is seeing used disposable face masks being collected for reselling and reuse, as well as fake hand sanitizers being widely produced, amid the rapid spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.

JICA offers emergency assistance to combat coronavirus in Vietnam

As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus in Vietnam, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) plans to provide testing reagents worth 14 million yen, which ensures the rapid detection of the virus.

New vitality for DK1 Platforms in new spring

“Despite waves and storms, we the DK rig soldiers are still here. There is no fear among DK rig soldiers who are not afraid of thunderstorms.” 

HCM City’s first field hospital combating nCoV to begin operation on Feb 10

The HCMC High Command and Department of Health are making preparatory activities to put a field hospital into operation on February 10 in a bid to prevent and fight against the acute respiratory infection caused by nCoV.

Women’s team lose to RoK in Olympics qualifiers

The Vietnamese women’s football team lost 0-3 to their Korean rivals in Group A’s final match of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 qualifiers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 9.

Shopee is top-ranked e-commerce platform in Buzz Rankings

Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has come out on top as the most positively discussed e-commerce platform in Vietnam.

Mass shooting leaves 27 dead, 52 injured in Thailand

At least 27 people, including the gunman, were killed and 52 others were injured in a mass shooting in Thailand’s northeastern Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced on February 9.

Teleconference updates 700 hospitals on nCoV prevention measures

The Ministry of Health on February 8 held a teleconference to discuss and popularise prevention and treatment measures against the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (nCoV).

Vietnam confirms 14th nCoV infection case

Vietnam has confirmed the 14th novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection case, the Ministry of Health announced on February 9.

Experts claim coronavirus plaguesVN economic growth

VOV.VN - The coronavirus epidemic has been spoiling the country’s growth story amid global industrial slowdown, experts have warned.

Agri-stakeholders mobilise to weather virus outbreak

Vietnamese authorities are striving to support enterprises and farmers to limit the impacts on import and export activities brought about by the new coronavirus crisis.

Gauging impact of nCoV on Vietnam

At this point of time, it might be impossible to fully gauge the implications of the novel coronavirus outbreak (nCoV) on the local economy.

2019-2020 academic year may end later than scheduled because of coronavirus impact

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Huu Do said Vietnam may extend the ending time of the 2019-2020 academic year if the epidemic lasts for many days.

An insight into 2019 foreign trade

The achievements in Vietnam’s foreign trade in 2019 are definitely clear. However, to gain better results, it needs an insightful look into these achievements.

Edible flower bouquets perfect gift for Valentine’s Day

Bouquets of flowers made from fruit, candy, and even bacon are proving to be popular gifts ahead of Valentine’s Day, which falls annually on February 14.

New applications enter ride-hailing market

The Vietnamese ride-hailing market has witnessed the entry of two new apps, Unicar and ZuumViet.

Lessons from solar: Rush to invest in wind power plants to get high tariffs could overload grid

The rush to invest in wind energy to take advantage of the Government's pricing incentives could lead to overloading of the national grid in a repeat of the solar scenario, experts warn.

 

The government orders inspections to lasso in runaway pork prices

The government ordered the inspection of big pork producers in Vietnam as part the efforts to curb prices, stabilise the market, and rein in inflation in 2020.

Vietnam to import 100,000 tons of pork in Q1

Pork imports are needed to ensure stable supply and curb price escalation.