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Street-front high-rise owners incur losses as renters leave

The long fourth Covid-19 outbreak and social distancing regulations have posed great challenges to the office leasing market.

Army to use all forces to help southern localities wipe out COVID-19: Minister

The army is determined to use all means and forces, within and even beyond its ability to wipe out the pandemic and bring people’s life to normal, Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang has affirmed.

Vietnam logs additional 10,280 COVID-19 cases

Vietnam recorded 10,280 new COVID-19 infections, including 10,266 domestic and 14 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 6pm on August 23, the Ministry of Health announced.

Life sketches record hustle and bustle of Sai Gon

Sai Gon is sick, seriously sick. The pandemic has messed life up, made things disordered and left people strongly affected. A new art project is aiming to highlight the plight of the city, while encouraging the people to be strong and raising money

Boeing opens first office in Vietnam

The Boeing Company has opened its new office in Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi, the first office of the U.S. plane manufacturer in Vietnam, reflecting the continued importance of the region to the company.

U.S. Vice President to pay three-day visit to Vietnam

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Vietnam from August 24-26 at the invitation of Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday.

Education sector looks to stop students copying essay examples

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son has asked schools to find ways to stop students from copying essay examples.

Six production options offered to companies amid pandemic

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade has released guidance on safe production in the conditions of the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. There are six options:

Para-swimmer Trinh Thi Bich Nhu to feature first for Vietnam at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Para-swimmer Trinh Thi Bich Nhu will be the first Vietnamese competitor to perform at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as she is set to participate in the women’s 50m freestyle S6 preliminary round at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on August 25.

Technological platform used in provinces for testing management

A tech platform that takes testing samples and gives test results online is being used in nine provinces. About 26 localities are also planning to use it.

Covid-19 vaccinations at home in HCMC’s red and orange zones

From August 23, people in "red" and "orange" areas in eight districts of Ho Chi Minh City will be vaccinated against Covid-19 at home.

Promising results for Nano Covax vaccine in phase 3a of clinical trials

A local research team working on developing Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, have unveiled the promising outcomes of the mid-term phase 3a clinical trials.

Bodhi leaf paintings

Bodhi tree, which is considered a sacred symbol of Buddhism, is seen in many places in the northern province of Ninh Binh. Locals use Bodhi leaves to make artistic paintings with spiritual meanings.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 23

Widespread heatwave in the North to cool down from August 24

HCMC applies ‘3 on-site’ model for state agencies from August 23

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs yesterday released an instruction document about the operation model for state agencies and units from August 23 to September 6. 

 

Many Saigonese need support to overcome pandemic

The social distancing order in Ho Chi Minh City has caused many workers to temporarily lose their jobs and not have enough money to cover their daily lives.

Vietnamese coffee industry to go global

Though COVID-19 has brought challenges to the coffee industry, businesses can nevertheless seek to adapt by exploring innovative and value-added ideas for Vietnamese coffee.

State to manage competition for telecoms services

The State will manage competition in the markets of fixed broadband services and terrestrial mobile communication services.

Thousands of soldiers, health workers go to South to fight epidemic

Thousands of soldiers, doctors and medical students have traveled to the South to support the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic with a high determination to stamp out the disease.

Artists anxiously await Gov't financial support

Performing artists have expressed their appreciation for a recent Government pledge of financial support.