135-year-old church pulled down after delays

After prolonged discussions with the public, local diocese and Christian community in Xuân Trường District, authorities in the northern province of Nam Định have decided pull down the dilapidated Bùi Chu Church to build a new one.

Over 180 integrated procedures available through national single window

The Vietnam National Single Window, a one-stop shop for customs clearances, saw 13 ministries and central agencies integrate a total of 188 administrative procedures as of late January this year.

Online threats decline in 4th quarter in VN

The number of internet-borne cyberthreats in Việt Nam in the fourth quarter of 2019 decreased more than 50 per cent compared to the same period in 2018, according to Kaspersky Security Bulletin Q4 2019.

 

Is the restaurant market still attractive?

A lot of restaurants have had to shut down, but Vietnam remains an attractive market in the eyes of many investors.

Young people in HCM City call on peers to donate blood

Hundreds of young people in HCM City are calling on their friends via social media and others to donate blood to address a shortage amid the ongoing public health emergency caused by the coronavirus.

 

Peach blossom farmers back to work after Tet

Peach blossom farmers in Nhat Tan, a village famous for the flowers in Hanoi, keep in contact with people who hire their trees for Tet and collect them after the Lunar New Year so they can get to work early for the following festival.

 

Over 60 individuals, organizations caught illegally trading data in cyberspace

The Ministry of Public Security has identified more than 60 individuals and organizations that have illegally traded and used stolen personal data in cyberspace.

 

U.S. to re-evaluate food safety for Vietnamese tra fish next month

The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expected to send a working team to Vietnam to evaluate the country's food safety control system for tra fish for the second time, from March 2 to 13.

Vietnam expects to create 1.5 million jobs in 2020

The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has set a target to generate jobs for 1.5 million workers, and help some 100,000 labourers to find jobs through the National Employment Fund in 2020.

Striker Van Su passes coach Chung's test

The VN women’s football team scored a tough 1-0 win against Myanmar in the third round of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Thursday and young striker Ngan Thi Van Su proved her talent to head coach Mai Duc Chung.

 

AFC changes schedule for Vietnamese clubs due to virus

Following the VN Football Federation (VFF)'s request, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has changed the competition schedule for both Vietnamese clubs in the AFC Cup 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

 

LS Holdings to sponsor V.League 1 and V.League 2 in 2020

LS Holdings Group will sponsor both national V.League 1 and V.League 2 tournaments in the 2020-21 season.

 

Government enlists tech companies in Coronavirus fight

Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyen Manh Hung has called on all organizations and companies in the information and communications sector to join the efforts to combat the coronavirus, especially propaganda efforts.

 

Coronavirus patients will receive free treatment: health ministry

People who caught novel coronavirus (nCoV) would be offered free tests, treatment and medicine, according to the Ministry of Health.

 

WHO representative praises Vietnam’s efforts in nCoV fight

The World Health Organisation (WHO) noted that Việt Nam has been managing the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (nCoV) “very well”. 

Students use waste microorganisms to turn garbage into profit

A group of students from the Biotechnology – Microbiology Faculty of Can Tho University has joined forces to implement a project on building a modern organic waste treatment process.

Chinese employees quarantined amid coronavirus fear

The HCM City Department of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs has told a number of firms that 1,079 foreign workers who recently travelled to China and returned to HCM City to work after the Lunar New Year holiday must be quarantined.

HCMC traces 67 South Koreans potentially infected with coronavirus

HCMC authorities are searching for 67 South Koreans who arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on February 5, to isolate them as they had earlier had a layover in China.

People queue up to buy medical masks at standard price

Large groups of people have been patiently queuing up on Nguyen Hoang Ton street in Hanoi as they wait to receive coupons allowing them to buy medical face masks at a standard price amid the recent rise in prices that has occurred locally.

Van Don Airport prepares for arrival of Vietnamese citizens from nCoV epidemic areas

Local authorities in Quang Ninh province are preparing adequate facilities at Van Don airport ahead of the arrival Vietnamese nationals from areas in China hit by the novel coronavirus (nCoV).

Six homestays in Ninh Binh offer unforgettable experience for guests

Boasting an array of enchanting accommodation, Trang An Valley Bungalow, Chezbeo Homestay, and The Little Village are among the most popular destinations for travelers taking a visit to the northern province of Ninh Binh during weekends.

Minister offers congratulations to Vietnamese women's football team

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has sent his congratulations to the Vietnamese women's football team following their successful progression to the play-off round of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Vietnam Airlines mull over creation of airframe maintenance firm with foreign partners

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with ST Engineering Aerospace and an Asian carrier on the establishment of a joint venture in airframe maintenance in Vietnam.

 

Urgent response teams sent to Vinh Phuc for coronavirus fight

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has instructed to send urgent response teams to the northern province of Vinh Phuc for the help to fight against coronavirus.

 

Vietnamese and foreign love films to be screened in Hanoi

As many as seven romantic and funny films based on love will be screened at the French Cultural Centre (L'Espace) in Hanoi from February 10-16.