Coronavirus triggers boom in private jet inquiries

Private jet firms have seen a huge rise in people hoping to hire planes but they can't meet demand.

Over 300 businesses in Vietnam eliminate pirated software

More than 300 businesses in Vietnam have eliminated pirated software and legalized software on 20,000 computers. HCM City is pioneering this activity.

 

Global epidemic a blow to regional supply chains

The recent coronavirus outbreak has affected economies throughout the world, disrupting supply chains in the region, including in Vietnam.

Viettel refutes Facebook accusations of discrediting rivals in Myanmar

Viettel claims innocence against Facebook's accusation that it discredited competitors in Myanmar through fake social network accounts.

Vietnam lengthens school closure to prevent COVID-19 spread

The mandatory closing may be closed until the end of February or more depending on the evolution of the epidemic.

 

Street art made from recycled material goes on display in Hanoi

A street in Phuc Tan ward in Hanoi has been decorated by series of art displays that have been made using recycled rubbish.

Many localities prepare for end of Codvid-19 outbreak

Khanh Hoa Province and many localities in Vietnam have succeeded in combating coronavirus according to the Ministry of Health.

 

HCM City delayed metro project sped up

HCM City is speeding up the construction of a local metro project which has been continuously delayed. 

More coronavirus patients recover in Vietnam

More coronavirus patients would be discharged from hospital on Tuesday, with the first two being released in the morning according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam’s aviation sector loses $435 million amid Covid-19 epidemic

The initial loss caused by the suspension of flights to and from China for Vietnam’s airlines could be up to VND10 trillion.

Material autonomy key for Vietnam to fully exploiting EVFTA

Textile stocks have been on an temporary upswing thanks to the recent ratification of the EVFTA but textile enterprises still face difficulties due to heavy dependence on imported raw materials and reduced demand worldwide.

 

Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change

The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat".

Coronavirus: China enacts tighter restrictions in Hubei

Millions in Hubei province have been told to stay home, in the latest measure to control the spread.

Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhones supplies

The tech giant says it is "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" in China than expected.

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk

The research finds that more than 80% of cases are mild and the sick and elderly are most at risk.

Vietnam plays its role as President of ASEAN

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh talks to Vietnam News Agency on the role of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration. 

Coronavirus patients responding to treatment: health ministry

No new cases of the coronavirus outbreak in Vietnam had been reported in recent days and infected patients were responding well to treatment.

Coronavirus: Medical equipment manufacturers fined

Authorities have fined 30 medical equipment manufacturers nearly VND65 million (US$2,800) for violating sales regulations for medical supplies used to fight the novel coronoavirus disease (COVID-19).

Many HCM City universities offer programmes in English

Many universities in HCM City offer programmes in English to enable their students to communicate in that language when they work elsewhere in the ASEAN Economic Community, within which the bloc’s nationals can freely migrate.

Airport officers strive to avoid Covid-19 infection

Amid the spread of Covid-19, public security officers at international airports are shouldered with intense pressure of preventing any penetration of the disease into Vietnam while protecting themselves.

Vietnam’s economy in ‘coronavirus whirlwind’

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has predicted that the GDP would grow by 5.96 percent, a 7-year low.

COVID-19 highlights need for economic restructuring

The respiratory epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has highlighted an urgent need for Vietnam to boost its economic restructuring and diversify its markets.

 

Coach Chi inspires HCM City women's team to new heights

After a glittering playing career, a lot of top footballers hang their boots up, content to leave the time-consuming and turbulent world of coaching to others. Doan Thi Kim Chi, though, is different.

Vietnamese university listed in top 10 ASEAN research universities

Ton Duc Thang University has become the only representative from Vietnam to be named among the top 10 excellent research universities in the ASEAN, according to US Web of Science data.

First Vietnamese company to receive international certification content protection

Vietnamese Thu Do Multimedia is the first company in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, and one of six Asian companies, to receive a certification on digital content copyright protection solutions.