Grandmaster Chieu passes away after spectacular vovinam life

Việt Võ Đạo (vovinam) martial art grandmaster Nguyen Van Chieu passed away early yesterday morning aged 71, leaving behind an incredible legacy in the sport.

Bafta Awards 2020: Joaquin Phoenix praised for calling out 'systemic racism'

Viola Davis and director Lulu Wang are among those to applaud the actor for his acceptance speech.

Coronavirus: Ten passengers on cruise ship test positive for virus

At least 10 people on board a cruise ship docked in the Japanese port of Yokohama have tested positive for coronavirus, health authorities said.

 

Investors still keen on SOEs despite land issues

Institutional investors are seeking opportunities to buy shares in large-cap State-owned enterprises when they launch IPOs in 2020.

The businessmen born in the year of the Yang Metal Rat

Being clever and quick thinkers, the people born in the year of the Rat easily succeed in their careers and business.

New decree details fines for bad behaviour on social networks

Abuse of social networks to post or share false information will carry fines of 10 million – 20 million VND (430 – 860 USD), according to a decree recently issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Coronavirus stuffs up coach Park Hang-seo's plans

Head coach Park Hang-seo will have some hard decisions to make ahead of the national team's next World Cup qualifier against Malaysia due to the spread of the deadly new coronavirus.

Five tonnes of disinfectant provided to aid coronavirus fight

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision to supply the Ministry of Health five free tonnes of Chloramine B, a chemical disinfectant that can kill the new coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV, on surfaces.

Colombian reality show to film in 22 Vietnamese locations

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has allowed a production team for a Colombian reality show titled “Asia Express” to shoot in 22 provinces and cities in Vietnam’s northern region this year.

Eleven defendants in AVG case file appeals

The Hanoi People’s Court said it has received appeals filed by 11 out of 14 defendants in the first instance trial of the MobiFone’s purchase of 95 percent of shares of the Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG).

Coronavirus leads to blood shortage for hospitals in Vietnam

The shortage of blood has been exacerbated by the continuing coronavirus epidemic, according to the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).

Vietnam's rice exports to Philippines in 2019 surge

Vietnam shipped 884.94 million USD worth of rice to the Philippines in 2019, a year-on-year rise of 92.58 percent, according to the General Department of Customs.

Repairs to submarine cables rescheduled

Repair work on some international undersea cables is unable to be completed as scheduled, and it will take more days for Vietnam’s internet connection with the world to be fully recovered.

Stock market remains anxious amid coronavirus outbreak

The outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus has hit Vietnam’s stock exchange over recent days as shares hit a three-year low.

Ancient village in Tien Giang province woes visitors

Dong Hoa Hiep village in Tien Giang province’s Cai Be district is home to many beautiful ancient houses that have contributed to the unique landscape of the Mekong delta.

Coronavirus: Window of opportunity to act, World Health Organization says

Experts say China's recent measures have created a chance to stop the virus becoming a global crisis.

Will Vietnam export cars to the EU?

Thailand fears that automobile manufacturers will relocate their production bases to Vietnam to enjoy the preferential tariff when exporting cars to the EU.

Miss Universe beauty takes part in epic Son Doong Cave tour

H’Hen Nie, a Top 5 finisher at Miss Universe 2018, has participated in a tour over the course of four days and three nights to discover Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 5

Ministry seeks to sell farm produce in face of nCoV outbreak

Vietnamese teachers win international acclaim in 2019

The world last year recognized great achievements by many Vietnamese teachers who live in Vietnam or other countries.

Hoai Sa unveils self-introduction photos at Miss International Queen 2020

Bui Dinh Hoai Sa, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International Queen 2020, has released a series of photos as part of a self-introduction clip for the transgender pageant.

Goalie Kim Thanh – steel shield of women’s football team

Goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh really is Wonder Woman. In fact, the 26-year-old is known as the 'steel shield' of the Vietnam national women’s football team.

Outfit by designer Tran Hung wins praise as best outfit of BAFTA awards

An outfit created by Vietnamese designer Tran Hung which was worn by British star Vick Hope at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) 2020 has been credited as the best outfit of the awards show.

nCoV patients in Vietnam released from hospital

Li Zichao, a 28-year-old Chinese patient who had been infected by the novel coronavirus (nCoV), was discharged from Cho Ray Hospital on the morning of February 4.

Basic principles to reduce transmission of nCoV

Basic principles to reduce the general risk of transmission of acute respiratory infections caused by the new coronavirus.