Although Vietnam has dealt with previous COVID-19 outbreak with spectacular success, it stands to lose some of its hard-earned gains if it cannot overcome the latest outbreak that has paralysed industries in the past couple of months.

On average, Hanoi detected one F0 case out of 10,000 people in the first three days of the capital city’s large-scale covid-19 testing campaign. 

Chinese swimming coach, Huang Guohui, of the Vietnamese national swimming team died in quarantine after returning from the Tokyo Olympics.

On Sunday, as HCM City announced its plan to extend strict lockdown for another month until September 15, hundreds of migrant workers have packed their bags and personal belongings and rushed to the city's gateways

An exhibition showcasing art works by more than 100 painters and sculptors across Vietnam is being held virtually to raise funds to support needy people in HCM City.

Four people of a family were killed and one other injured after a gas cylinder exploded at their home in Hai Phong City on Sunday evening.

Hoang Tuan Anh, known as the creator of the rice ATM and mask ATM, which provide rice and protective masks to the needy, is developing a network of oxygen ATMs.

The State Bank of Vietnam and the Government must offer stronger solutions to resolve the current problems pertaining to debt structuring, interest rate reduction, and support to businesses facing crisis. 

Goods have been moving through Vietnam's numerous seaports without hiccups despite the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).

The Vietnamese Embassy in charge of Pakistan and Afghanistan is conducting citizen protection measures amidst escalating tensions in Afghanistan.

A delegation of the Ministry of Health led by Minister Nguyen Thanh Long arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15 afternoon to work with the city's authorities in COVID-19 prevention and control.

Vietnamese culture has been nudged closer to domestic and foreign friends through life-like palm-sized miniatures of groceries, food carts, local dishes, barber shops, and even iconic tourist attractions made by young people around the country.

The Government has submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee a draft resolution on tax exemption and reduction to support Covid-19 affected people and businesses.

Many universities have added another admission method for candidates who are under special consideration for high school graduation this year.

Rapid urbanisation have led to increasing demand for housing and infrastructure. Consequently, ponds and lakes across the city have been filled to make room for construction.

In the first half of 2021, Vietnamese businesses faced many difficulties. However, in the second quarter, when the covid-19 epidemic was not as tense, many major corporations still earned high profits.

The Ministry of Health allows provinces to treat Covid-19 patients (F0) who have no symptoms, a low viral load, and no underlying diseases at home, and provides them with free medicines.

Zalo CONNECT, one of the important technology platforms to support Covid-19 affected people, is managed by the National Technology Center for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.

A total of 9,580 positive COVID-19 cases, including 6 imported infections were confirmed by the Ministry of Health on August 15, pushing up the national tally to more than 275,000.

Dang The Lam, 36, the founder of Vietnam and Friends (VAF), an organization supporting visually impaired people, said he travels to better understand people.