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Vietnam leaps to 25th place in Global Cybersecurity Index

Vietnam jumped to the 25th place amongst 194 countries and territories in the 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index, which was recently unveiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Vietnam-co-initiated Group of Friends on UNCLOS debuts in New York

A Group of Friends on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), an initiative by Vietnam and Germany, was launched at a New York event on June 30, 

Hanoi urban metro line’s elevated section commissioned

A train was safely commissioned on a 10-km elevated section of the Hanoi urban railway line No.3 (Nhon-Hanoi Station) from Nhon depot to Cau Giay station on July 1.

Vietnam in Group B of World Cup qualifiers’ third round

Vietnam are pooled in Group B alongside Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China and Oman in the third round of the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers, revealed at online draw held in Malaysia on July 1.

Marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh to compete at Olympics 2020

Vietnam’s leading shooter Hoang Xuan Vinh is the only representative of the Vietnamese shooting team to attend the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by invitation.

 

Hanoi authorities advised to work with nearby provinces to control air quality

Hanoi needs to issue more policies and work with nearby provinces to improve its air quality, according to a World Bank official.

Private schools ensure sufficient slots for high school students

Many students in HCM City who are going to graduate from secondary schools are now considering private education facilities. 

Economic growth target still faces huge challenges

As a means of fulfilling the set growth target of 6.5% for the entire year, economic growth in the second half of the year must reach over 7%.

Sharpshooter Linh leading the line for club and country

Just over two weeks ago, Vietnam’s Nguyen Tien Linh latched onto a through ball and slotted past Emirati goalkeeper Ali Khaseif to score his fifth goal in seven 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Defence ministry to investigate death of young military serviceman

The Ministry of National Defence is investigating the death of a young military serviceman who is suspected to have committed suicide in northern Thai Nguyen Province.

Nude photos displayed at 3D virtual exhibition

Photos capturing nude models in yoga positions by renowned Vietnamese photographer Nguyen Thai Phien will be displayed at a 3D virtual exhibition called Nắng Sau Rèm (Sunshine Behind the Curtain).

International investors scoop up major stakes in drugmakers

Dealmaking and investment in pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses are increasing in scope as investors are vying for the controlling stake of key players.

Artists take extra jobs to earn a living during pandemic

Since the Covid-19 outbreak has caused entertainment activities to be suspended, artists have had to take many different jobs.

PM ask AstraZeneca to deliver 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine by August

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked AstraZeneca to create the best possible conditions to deliver 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the beginning of August, out of its 31-million-dose order for 2021.

Vietnam supports JCPOA resumption efforts

A Vietnamese representative to the United Nations on June 30 voiced Vietnam’s strong support for international diplomatic efforts aimed at resuming the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iran nuclear issue.

HCM City aims to curb Covid-19 outbreak in 12 days

HCM City authorities have tightened COVID prevention measures by setting up 25 task forces in 21 districts and Thu Duc City, and improving testing capacity to one million samples per day.

Former Chairman of Binh Duong Province People’s Committee prosecuted

Police will prosecute a number of former government officials accused of corruption at an import, export company.

Facebook sues 4 people living in Vietnam for online scams

Facebook has filed a lawsuit against four people living in Vietnam for hacking into accounts and running illegal ads worth more than $36 million.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 189 new cases, tally surpasses 17,000 mark

As many as 189 people have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in five localities across Vietnam during the past 12 hours, raising its national cumulative caseload to 17,052.

Online B2C deals to EU to be subject to value added tax from July 1

Online B2C transactions to Europe will be subject to value added tax (VAT) from July 1, the Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium and European Union (EU) has said.