Rubber group to move listing to HoSE

The Vietnam Rubber Group JSC (GVR) will move four billion of its shares listing on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

French channel BFMTV play viral Vietnamese epidemic track “Ghen Co Vy“

"Ghen Co Vy", known as the “washing hands song” in English, has been growing in popularity globally, with French television channel BFMTV the latest place to feature the track.

COVID-19 fears delay International Women's Volleyball Tournament

The VTV9-Binh Dien International Women's Volleyball Tournament has been forced to be delayed as a result of concerns regarding the increasingly complicated developments surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Banks warn of rising fraudulent websites, stolen accounts

Banks have advised account owners to be vigilant as fraudulent activities, both online and offline, are on the rise.

 

New decree to better regulate ride-hailing firms

The Government’s new decree on automobile transportation is expected to help get the transportation market back on track, according to the Ministry of Transport.

 

Hanoi's plan to recognise culture champions

The Hanoi People's Committee has announced a plan to award titles of 'People's Artisan' and 'Meritorious Artisan' in the field of intangible cultural heritage for the third time in 2021. 

HCM City continue to play away in AFC Cup

V.League 1 side HCM City will continue their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2020 campaign away to Lao Toyota FC of Laos on March 10.

Drug use at VN karaoke bars on the rise

Increased raids at karaoke bars are failing to discourage drug users in Vietnam from turning these popular entertainment venues into drug dens.

VNPT warns customers of new phone scam

The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) has warned the public of a new technology scam, which calls VNPT subscribers from foreign numbers in order to entice them to call back and get hit with charges.

Vietnam needs to re-organize the education ministry?

The proposal by the Ministry of Interior Affairs (MIA) to re-organize the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has raised controversy.

Exploring the pristine beauty of Ninh Thuan

Ninh Thuan is widely known for the traditional architecture of Cham ethnic people, the deep blue sea, beautiful white sand, and juicy tropical fruits. 

Coal to remain key in Vietnam’s power expansion: Fitch Solutions

Coal remains the most practical option in the near-term to stimulate affordable electricity generation growth at the pace and scale needed by the country, said Fitch Solutions.

What will Vinfast do if GM stops making Chevrolets in Thailand?

The US-based General Motors (GM) has stated it will stop selling Chevrolets this year and shut down its factory in Thailand from which Chevrolets are exported to Vietnam.

Three Vietnamese images listed among 50 most stunning nature photos

Images showcasing the nation’s landscape in Quang Ngai, Lam Dong, and Cao Bang provinces have been listed among the world’s 50 most stunning nature photos by the Agora Awards 2020.

Michael Bloomberg ends US presidential campaign

Michael Bloomberg ends his bid after his poor Super Tuesday showing and will now support Joe Biden.

IMF provides $50bn to fight coronavirus outbreak

The move comes after world governments and central banks have taken action to ease the outbreak's impact.

Tokyo 2020: IOC president Thomas Bach says no cancellation talk at board meeting

IOC president Thomas Bach says "cancellation" and "postponement" was not mentioned in regards to Tokyo 2020 at Wednesday's board meeting.

Coronavirus: California declares emergency after death

A 71-year-old man, who was on a cruise ship last month, dies in a hospital near Sacramento.

Ten outstanding Vietnamese youths in 2019 announced

Ten winners of the Vietnam Outstanding Young Faces Award 2019 were announced on March 3.

COVID-19 postpones int’l cyberspace safety contest finals

The final round of the WhiteHat Grand Prix 06 will be rescheduled for May due to the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), organisers said on March 4.

Vietnam’s three universities up in QS rankings

The UK’s education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) announced on March 4 that Vietnam’s five training branches at three educational establishments have been named in the 2020 QS Stars University Ratings.

Female diplomats meet ahead of International Women Day

The Foreign Ministry’s female staff, the Informal Group of Ambassadors on Gender Equality and ASEAN Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) held a gathering in Hanoi on March 4 on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8).

Over 1 million medical masks of unknown origin seized in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City’s market surveillance officials and police on March 3 seized one million medical masks of unknown origin at a warehouse on Luong The Vinh Street in Tan Phu district.

Flights on Vietnam-South Korea suspended from March 5

Vietnam Airlines will suspend flights on all routes between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea from March 5, while low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has announced it will temporarily halt flights between the two countries starting March 7.

US-Philippines joint drill to take place in May as scheduled

A joint military exercise between the Philippines and the US will push through as scheduled, despite the former’s decision to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), the spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on March 4.