Coronavirus: Microsoft warns of hit to computer sales

Microsoft is the latest tech firm to warn of disruption as suppliers are hit by coronavirus shutdown.

F1 circuit completed for Vietnam Grand Prix

The Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) has completed the Hanoi Formula 1 circuit, which will play host to the first-ever race in the country in April.

Nam wins on his birthday at Egyptian tennis event

Ly Hoang Nam came from behind to win the first main round of the M15 Sharm El Sheikh tennis tournament on Wednesday in Egypt.

Striker Cong Phuong hailed after stellar AFC Cup performance

Renowned sporting website Live Sport Asia has published an article titled “The return of the king: Cong Phuong on the way to redo his career in Vietnam”.

Doctor dedicates life to cancer patients

Dao Van Tu’s career in the medical sector is no coincidence. It stems from his childhood.

Canada to stop paying Harry and Meghan's security

The government confirmed it will cease providing security for the couple "in the coming weeks".

Fencer Vu Thanh An seeks second Olympics spot

Vu Thanh An screamed aloud to celebrate his dramatic win at the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

New regulations the first step towards condotel resurgence

Several years ago, a large wave of condotels was introduced to the market across Vietnam. 

What if the US no longer considers Vietnam a ‘developing country’?

The US on February 10 announced the decision to remove Vietnam from the list of developing countries.

Taylor Swift literally plays The Man in new video

The singer wears a beard, wig and suit and sings about the joys of being male in the music business.

Coronavirus in Europe: epidemic or 'infodemic'?

Italy suffers losses as the epicentre of coronavirus in Europe, as infections spread to more countries.

Tax reduction could help businesses recover from Covid-19

The tourism and service industry in Danang is expected to suffer losses of  US$30.4 million due to strong decreases among key tourist markets in the two months since the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Paintings featuring angles of life through tarot cards to go on show

An exhibition featuring different angles of life through a deck of tarot cards will open in central Hanoi early next week.

Many Vietnamese firms could stop operations by late March as inputs run out

The disruption of materials supply chain from major markets to Vietnam has led to a lower growth rate of the industrial production index in the first two months.

Facebook user fined for false post on Ly Son Island’s garlic

The HCMC Department of Information and Communications has imposed a fine of VND12.5 million on Luong Hoang Anh for her inaccurate Facebook post suggesting that Ly Son Island garlic is contaminated with pesticides.

 

China may send ducks to battle Pakistan's locust swarms

The hungry ducks could be sent to eat the insects that are devouring crops in Pakistan, experts say.

Traffic accidents kill 1,125 people in two months

A total of 2,368 traffic accidents occurred nationwide from December 15 to February 14, killing 1,125 people and injuring 1,781 others, according to the National Committee for Traffic Safety.

ADB offers extra funding for Vietnam to cope with coronavirus

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an extra US$2 million in aid to help Vietnam and other developing countries in the Asia–Pacific region to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

 

Hanoi streets aroused by F1 model car parade

The racers will compete at the Vietnam Grand Prix on April 5. Vietnam Grand Prix is the third leg of the F1’s 2020 season.

Scrutinising the implications of new deals on Vietnam’s economy

The newly-ratified EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) will help to usher in a new economic era with the correct preparation. 

Where are the opportunities for Vietnam's digital production ecosystem?

Vietnam’s digital firms need a reasonable legal framework and a level playing field where they can compete against multinational groups with big money and modern technology.

HCM City expected to allow 9th, 12th graders back to school on Monday

HCMC will let ninth and twelfth graders to return to school on March 2 and other school children will follow suit two weeks later, starting March 16, after an extended Lunar New Year holiday.

 

Vietnamese PM lauds medical workers’ contributions to COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 27 praised doctors and medical workers for their great efforts in the fight against COVID-19, saying they have helped bring peace of mind for the public.

Artworks decorate neglected riverbank site

An area in Hanoi's Phuc Tan Commune by the Red River has been revitalised in recent days after a group of artists decided to install art in the former dumping ground.

More Vietnam-China border crossings reopen to ease congestion

Vietnam and China has agreed to reopen more border crossings to reduce the large number of container trucks queuing for customs clearance as a result of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak.