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First Vietnamese wildlife conservationist receives Goldman Environmental Prize

Nguyen Van Thai, 39, director of Save Vietnam's Wildlife, has become the first Vietnamese wildlife conservationist and the only Asian to receive the 2021 Goldman Environmental Prize.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 16

155 new COVID-19 cases recorded in past six hours to 6pm

Nguyen Dynasty treasures take long road back home

Hundreds of antiques and treasures of the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam - Nguyen Dynasty – have drifted everywhere. Through decades of wandering, many antiques have been repatriated.

HCM City wants to buy Covid-19 vaccines on its own

The authorities of Ho Chi Minh City have asked for the Prime Minister’s approval for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines for city residents.

Vietnam to have additional 6 million doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines

Vietnam expects to have 3 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine and 3 million doses of Pfizer vaccine from now to September.

Vietnam calls for efforts to prevent hunger in Ethiopia

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on June 15 held an informal interactive dialogue on the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 16

E-commerce clears the way for Vietnamese goods to reach global market

 

Vietnam calls on Mali to increase national conciliation, implement transition roadmap

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on June 14 held a meeting to discuss the situation in Mali with the participation of UN Special Representative El-Ghassim Wane and Fatima Maiga,

Vietnam advance to third round of World Cup qualifiers for first time

Vietnam have made history as they advanced to the third round of the World Cup qualifiers for the first time ever, after a five-goal thriller against the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 15 (local time).

Joining forces to clean up cyberspace

Many livestreams, where ‘social network gangsters’ feel free to curse and insult others, have been organized online, attracting thousands of likes.

92 new COVID-19 infections confirmed on early June 16

The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 92 new COVID-19 cases in the past 12 hours to 6am on June 16, including one imported case, pushing the national count to 11,304.

Rap dominates Vietnam's music industry

Rap music has been dominating the Vietnamese music industry this year, with the continued success of rap artists and projects.

Ambitious railway development plan in Vietnam until 2030

Along with upgrading railway routes, Vietnam has ambitious plans to develop a number of new ones during 2021-2030 to strengthen regional economic development.

Veteran sewer hopes a stitch in time can save traditional craft

Nguyen Quoc Su’s embroidery business used to provide jobs for a hundred employees and his store in the Old Quarter welcomed throngs of foreign tourists and buyers.

The teachers who are elected to the National Assembly

The two teachers elected to the National Assembly (NA) said improving education and training quality will be their top priority at the 15th NA tenure. They also have a common interest in teachers’ benefits and students’ study opportunities.

Candidacy is a reasonable mechanism to find talented politicians

It is necessary to build a database of talented politicians and welcome all people in the country as well as overseas Vietnamese to register if they meet the criteria.

Vietnam issues first e-government development strategy towards digital government

On June 15, 2021, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 942/QD-TTg approving the e-government development strategy towards the digital government in the 2021-2025 period, with a vision to 2030.

Foreign investors attracted to industrial property

Foreign capital continued flowing to industrial real estate via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in five months of this year, particularly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Bui Xuan Phai’s paintings to be auctioned in Singapore

Three paintings of late Vietnamese painter Bui Xuan Phai will go under the hammer at the "Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art" session of Singaporean auctioneer Larasati on June 17.

Vietnamese shooter invited to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Vietnam has received an invitation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compete in shooting at the coming Tokyo Olympics.