Vietnam – China fisheries inspection trip arrives at success

The Vietnam – China fisheries inspection trip in the Gulf of Tonkin, the first of its kind this year, successfully wrapped up on April 23, as part of a plan to extend the bilateral fisheries cooperation agreement.

Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 26.4 million amid virus

Data shows a further 4.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the past week.

Merkel warns coronavirus crisis 'still just the beginning'

Germany begins tough EU summit talks on emergency funds for stricken Europe.

Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid

The US president says he is unhappy that the ultra-wealthy college has received stimulus money.

Climate change: World mustn't forget 'deeper emergency'

Environmental crises must not be forgotten amid the pandemic, says the UN Secretary General.

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US loosens labelling requirements for tra fish imports

Coronavirus: Australia urges G20 action on wildlife wet markets

It's thought the Covid-19 outbreak may have begun in a Chinese market that sold wildlife alongside food.

Hot weather sends demand for aloe vera soaring, farmers laughing all the way to the bank

Aloe vera farmers in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan are earning large incomes because of the high prices they are getting because of the prolonged hot weather.

Young talent swimming towards Olympic dreams

The first Vietnamese athlete to clinch a spot in the country’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics team, swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang then suffered the disappointment of seeing the world’s largest sporting event delayed by a year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

First zero cost supermarket opens in HCM City

The first Zero Cost Happy Supermarket has opened in HCM City to support the poor amid difficulties caused by Covid-19 pandemic.

Apple iPhone at risk of hacking through email app

Researchers claim the sophistication of the hack makes it nearly undetectable to victims.

Coronavirus: Lifting lockdowns could see virus 'reignite', WHO warns

The head of the UN health agency warns most of the world's population "remains susceptible".

VN's top goalkeeper may miss chance to defend AFF Cup title

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has confirmed that No 1 goalkeeper Dang Van Lam may not participate in Vietnam’s campaign to defend the ASEAN Football Federation Cup later this year.

Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways.

Javan pangolin and Phayre's langur rescued in Binh Dinh

People in Binh Dinh Province have handed in two endangered animals to local authorities.

Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension

The measure, which contains a number of exemptions, lasts for 60 days and could be extended, he said.

Tsunami risk identified near future Indonesian capital

Scientists map ancient underwater landslides in the region chosen for Jakarta's replacement.

Appeal trial begins for MobiFone-AVG case

The High-Level People’s Court in Hanoi on April 23 began a four-day appeal trial for the case involving the MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation’s purchase of 95 percent of shares in the Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG).

Vietnamese, Russian defence ministries come together to fight COVID-19

The Ministries of Defence in Vietnam and Russia held an online meeting on April 22 on cooperating to fight COVID-19.

Human trials of COVID-19 vaccine to start soon in Thailand

Human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine in Thailand are expected to begin within the next four months, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC) of the country.

Hailstorms hit northern Vietnam, houses damaged

Hail and strong winds on Wednesday damaged houses, crops and infrastructure in northern provinces including Ha Giang, Lai Chau and Vinh Phuc.

Shops and services resume operation in central Vietnam

All public buildings, coffee shops, restaurants and taxi services in the central city of Da Nang officially resumed operation as the social distancing order was eased on Thursday morning.

Viet Nam has high shrimp export growth to US and Japan in Q1

Vietnam gained shrimp export growth to some key export markets in the first quarter of this year, especially Japan and the US, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Athletes to compete in first virtual reality cycling race

Vietnam's first virtual reality cycling race will be held on April 25-30 to replace the annual HCM City Television (HTV) Cycling Cup which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lockdown order in Dong Van township, Ta Kha hamlet lifted

Ha Giang on April 23 decided to lift the lockdown order on Dong Van township and Ta Kha hamlet in Pho Bang township in Dong Van district, based on positive developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in the province.