Canadian artist Félix-Antoine Morin’s audio-visual installation to enthral Hanoi audience

An audio-visual installation titled “Invisible Fragments” by Félix-Antoine Morin from Montreal, Canada is set to take place in Hanoi from February 29 to March 3.

Hoi An attractive to foreign tourists amid Covid-19 outbreak

While tourism in many localities nationwide is gloomy due to Covid-19 fears, the ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam province is still luring flocks of foreign tourists from Europe and America.

Vietnam win both Junior Davis Cup/Junior Fed Cup matches on second day

Vietnam continued winning at the Junior Davis Cup/Junior Fed Cup Asia-Oceania Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday.

Dead Korean man in Bac Ninh tests negative for SARS-CoV-2

A Korean man, who died near Bac Ninh province’s General Hospital on February 25, tested negative for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

No Covid-19 case recorded in Vietnam so far

Since February 13, Vietnam has recorded no new Covid-19 infections.

Khanh Hoa free from novel coronavirus outbreak

The south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has gained coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-free status under the Ministry of Health’s Decision No.648/QD-BYT inked by Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen on February 26.

Vietnam reaffirms support for nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong support for the realization of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) on three pillars.

Smorgasbord of opportunities from freshly approved EVFTA

With ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, the floodgates are expected to open for a new wave of European investment into the Vietnamese market. 

Woman receives death sentence for trafficking meth

A 31-year-old woman has been sentenced to death by the Tay Ninh Province People’s Court for transporting nearly 8kg of methamphetamine.

Classical music group to present “Spring” concert

The Mai House Philharmonic to play at “Spring” concert on March 14 at the Mai House.

HCM City prepares to intensify coronavirus fight

HCM City leaders have called for a co-ordinated response to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus and raise public awareness of the risk of the SARS-CoV-2’ spread in the city.

Bright spots for FDI inflows in Vietnam in 2020

There is cause for optimism among business leaders in Vietnam and beyond in terms of foreign direct investment flows in 2020, with geopolitical and health factors leading to companies to formulate a plan B for operations. 

The ‘farm produce rescue’ method

Some retailers have reportedto the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) that there is no more farm produce to rescue. But farmers still complain that their farm produce remains unsalable.

Six bodies found after boat capsizes in Quang Nam

Local rescue forces in the central province of Quang Nam have found six bodies after a boat capsized on the Vu Gia River at 11pm on Tuesday.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 27

Sugar stocks on the rise thank to global rising prices

South Korea asked to provide information related to COVID-19 patient

The Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul has requested the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide information related to a COVID-19 patient who had arrived in Vietnam from South Korea

Nguyen-dynasty bronze cauldrons in Hue Imperial Citadel

The Hue imperial city in Thua Thien-Hue province is now still home to bronze cauldrons dating back from Nguyen dynasty (1631-1684).

If you drink don’t drive: official

Nguyen Ngoc Tuong, deputy head of the HCM City Transport Safety Committee, talks on his committee’s resolve to continue the crackdown on drink driving during the coronavirus outbreak.

Vietnamese food: Crab hotpot

When it comes to cooking freshwater crab hotpot, it’s all about the freshness.

With no limitation on foreign ownership, Vietnam fintech market expects to boom

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) plans to set no limit on foreign ownership in fintechs.

Technology helps Vietnamese enterprises fly high

Bui The Duy, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology talks to Vietnam News Agency about the novel ideas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Cat lovers are feline fine over pure breed pets

As far as artwork goes, a painting of two cats wearing human clothes standing side-by-side may not be to everyone’s taste.

Decree 10 legalises ride-hailing for benefit of passengers and drivers

Vietnam has legalised ride-hailing, opening up opportunities for ride-hailing firms and bringing more benefits to passengers and driver-partners.

Medical workers, frontline soldiers in the fight against COVID-19 epidemic

The Da Nang Hospital for Lung Diseases has recently received and treated patients with fever and, possibly, COVID-19. 

Knight of the night rescues traffic accident victims

It doesn't matter if it's raining or late at night, Le Anh Tuan is always on hand to help victims of traffic accidents.