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Vietnam could observe super blood moon eclipse on May 26

Many people nationwide are set to enjoy a wonderful experience admiring the stunning and extremely rare super blood moon eclipse which will occur at 6:11 p.m. on May 26, a total of 20 years following the previous one.

New app connects scrap collectors, buyers

A set of innovative applications named VECA launched last month has allowed users to call scrap collectors in HCM City.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 26

Vietnam records 115 new COVID-19 cases on May 26 afternoon

 

Painting by Le Pho sold for $1.1 million at Hong Kong auction

The masterpiece Jeune femme attachant son foulard (Young Lady Tying Her Scarf) by renowned painter Le Pho was sold for 1.1 million USD at a Hong Kong auction on May 24.

Vietnam condemns violence, terrorist attacks against civilians in Somalia

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, strongly condemned the Al-Shabaab’s violence and attacks against civilians in Somalia 

Hanoi introducing comprehensive measures to control COVID-19: City leader

Hanoi will do everything possible to control the COVID-19 situation with the implementation of synchronous and comprehensive measures in all areas, while focusing on sealing off pandemic hotspots and preventing its spread.

High-ranking military officer dismissed from Party posts

The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee decided on May 25 to dismiss a high-ranking military officer from all Party posts over his wrongdoings.

Vietnamese, German foreign ministers hold phone talks

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held phone talks with his German counterpart Heiko Maas on May 25, during which he affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to further promoting and deepening the strategic partnership with Germany.

Thai Binh, Hai Phong allow resumption of several services

Chairman of Thai Binh province Nguyen Khac Than has decided to allow eateries and hair salons to reopen from 5am on May 26, given that the COVID-19 pandemic in the locality has been under control.

Australia eyes comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed his wish to elevate the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership during an online talk with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on May 25. ​

Additional 288,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrive in Vietnam

The fourth batch of AstraZeneca vaccine with 288,000 doses arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25 night.

Media tycoon has no way out after suffering losses

The VN-Index has been in the top of the world's strongest stock indexes since the beginning of the year with an increase of more than 16%. Over the past year, the index has increased by nearly 50% despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Truck driver discovers man under vehicle after traveling 20km

Stopping at a gas station, a truck driver panicked when he saw a man get out from under his truck. The man told him that he was the victim of a traffic accident about 20km away.

Attracting billions of USD, VN billionaire acquires many local brands

The flow of international capital has helped Vietnamese businesses grow quickly and build multi-sectoral businesses via big mergers and acquisition deals.

Local Nanocovax vaccine's phase 3 trial to begin next week

Next week, Vietnam will start the phase 3 trial of the Vietnamese-made Nanocovax vaccine on about 13,000 volunteers.

Share prices rise, strong cash flow emerges

Vietnam’s stock market made a spectacular breakthrough in the first months of the year with the VN Index staying at the 1,200 point threshold and some blue-chip prices strongly increasing.

Vietnam in top 10 world’s best places for expats: international survey

Vietnam is ranked the 10th best place in the world for expats, according to the recently released 2021 Expat Inside Survey by InterNations, considered the biggest global expat community.

The journey of incense sticks

To Vietnamese, burning incense is the traditional ritual meant to build a bridge between the visible life of the present generation and the spiritual world of gods and past generations.

Sacred national flag on Truong Sa archipelago

The fluttering sacred national flag is a motivation for soldiers stationed on remote islands to firmly safeguard the country’s sea and islands and territorial integrity.

Vietnam considers tracking bracelets for quarantined persons

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) wants people to wear a tracking wristband during and after their concentrated quarantine period. The estimated production cost is $35.