Prolonged Covid-19 epidemic to take toll on Vietnam export growth target in 2020

The spreading of Covid-19 epidemic in Vietnam’s major trade partners including Japan and South Korea are causing problem for export-import activities.

Developing tourism while protecting the environment is difficult task for Vietnam

Experts warn that Vietnam’s tourism may lose its appeal in the eyes of foreign travelers because of environmental degradation in the country.

Vietnam imports 66,000 tonnes of meat in two months

Vietnam imported nearly 66,000 tonnes of meat in the first two months of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

 

Coronavirus symptoms 'take five days to show'

Scientists reveal the average incubation time for the virus that's infected more than 111,000 people globally.

91 professors in mathematics recognized in last 40 years

1980 was the first year the Government issued a decision to recognize professors and associate professors for scientific research and university lecturing.

Afghanistan conflict: US begins withdrawing troops

The withdrawal is part of an historic peace deal with the Taliban that aims to end the 18-year war.

Covid-19: Vietnam reports 33rd case

Vietnam has reported two more cases of Covid-19 infection, including a British man and a Vietnamese woman who returned from London.

ASEAN countries agree to conclude RCEP negotiations

ASEAN countries have agreed to try and persuade India to return to the negotiating table for the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal.

Tay Thien Mother Goddess worship recognised as national intangible heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognised the Tay Thien Mother Goddess worship in the northern province of Vinh Phuc as a national intangible heritage.

Friendly match between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan postponed

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced the cancellation of a friendly match between the national teams of Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan in Binh Duong Province on March 26.

HCMC police arrest 14 people involving in Alibaba Real Estate Company’s fraud

Police in HCM City have started legal proceedings against 14 people allegedly involved in fraud at Alibaba Real Estate Joint Stock Company.

Tourist sites in Hanoi close to be disinfected amid COVID-19 fears

Both historical relic sites and popular tourist destinations located throughout Hanoi have been temporary closed whilst thorough disinfectant measures aimed at preventing the further spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are carried out.

Indonesian drug trafficker sentenced to death

The People's Court of Tay Ninh moved to hand a death sentence to an Indonesian national on March 9 after she had been on trial for illegally transporting 6.7 kilos of methamphetamine through the Moc Bai international border gate located in Tay Ninh.

Coronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak

Five politicians, including Sen Ted Cruz, isolate themselves, as President Trump says he is healthy.

VN schools rush to run high-quality training programs that charge more tuition

In 2006, a national key project hosted by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) was launched and applied on a trial basis at 10 key universities in Vietnam.

Foreign investors withdraw $147.7m in 20 days

 Foreign investors have net sold a total of VND3.4 trillion (US$147.7 million) in the last 20 trading days.

 

Local Vsmart phones reports better sales than Apple in retail channel

 Phones made by local manufacturer Vsmart have surpassed those of US giant Apple, in terms of retail revenue in the Vietnamese market in January.

HCM City FC expect three points in AFC Cup match

HCM City FC will play away in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup on Tuesday in a Group F match originally slated to be held at City's home, continuing their long road trip.

Mexican women strike to protest against gender-based violence

Millions of women stay away from work and school to show what a society without women looks like.

Coronavirus: Israel to bring in 14-day quarantine for all arrivals

Everyone arriving in Israel will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days, its PM says.

Pixar's Onward 'banned by four Middle East countries' over gay reference

Several Middle East countries ban the film because of a reference to lesbian parents, reports say.

Vietnamese boxer seeks Olympic ticket in Jordan

Nguyen Van Duong advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing Asia/Oceania Olympic boxing qualifying tournament on Sunday in Amman, Jordan.

Coronavirus: Cruise ship Grand Princess docks in California

As passengers disembark, President Trump proposed tax cuts to help the economy weather the crisis.

Coronavirus: Italy extends emergency measures nationwide

The entire population - some 60 million people - are told to stay at home amid the outbreak.

Will Chinese low-cost smartphones in Vietnam lose market share?

Analysts believe that an agreement between Viettel, a mobile network operator, and Vsmart, a mobile phone manufacturer, could drive Chinese smartphones into a corner.