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Testing key to defeating fourth wave of COVID-19: Health Minister

With the highly contagious UK and Indian variants of COVID-19 detected in Vietnam, testing must be considered one of the most important parts of the fight against the pandemic, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said.

Israeli Ambassador's emotional visit at Road 9 Martyr Cemetery

“In this cemetery alone, there are 10,700 graves. Peace is more important than anything you have in the world,” said Nadav Eshcar, Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam.

Wildlife violations reduced in Hue, Quang Nam and Da Nang

At least 86 per cent of advertisements for illegal wildlife products in hotels, restaurants, bars, pet shops and herbal medicine shops in Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam were removed by local authorities in 2019 and 2020.

“The Mekong, Stories of Man” exhibition to open in Hanoi

A French-Vietnamese photographer tells interesting story of Mekong river through his lens.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MAY 11

Vietnam would continue to be world’s second largest rice exporter: US department

New chapter for Quang Liem as Webster University’s head coach

The career of the number one Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem entered a new chapter when he accepted to coach a chess team of the US’s Webster University, replacing Susan Polgar, former women's World Champion.

Enterprises start increasing waste recycling

In the context that natural resources are increasingly exhausted, promotion of recycling and reuse of wastes, by-products, and defective products in production process is a measure to save costs and protect the environment effectively. 

Vietnam plans to raise ethnic NA deputies to 18 percent

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Ethnic Council Nguyen Lam Thanh has said the goal of increasing the rate of ethnic minorities in the 15th legislature from 17.3 percent to 18 percent is likely to be reached.

French court rejects Vietnam-related Agent Orange lawsuit

A French court on May 10 dismissed a lawsuit lodged by a French of Vietnamese origin against multinational companies that produced and supplied Agent Orange, containing dioxin sprayed by US troops during the Vietnam War, AP reported.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 11

COVID-19: 30 cases reported on May 11 afternoon

The last words a mother said to her son, an organ donor

“My dear P, don’t be startled. If you wake up, you will feel pain. Please step in Heaven. On the two sides of the path to it, I will sprinkle flowers,” To Thi Anh Hong said to her dead son.

More than 30 localities keep school closures, exams to be flexible

University and school students from more than 30 cities and provinces nationwide on May 10 entered the second week of online studying since their schools were shut on May 4 due to the serious ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks.

German Communist Party backs Vietnamese AO victims

The German Communist Party (DKP) on May 10 issued a statement expressing its support for the lawsuit lodged by Vietnamese French Tran To Nga and Vietnamese Agent Orange/dioxin victims against 14 multinational chemical groups.

Contest launched in Russia to help students learn about President Ho Chi Minh

A contest on President Ho Chi Minh entitled “Uncle Ho in My Heart” has recently been launched by the Vietnamese Youth Union in Saint Petersburg, as part of the activities to mark the late leader’s 131st birthday (May 19).

Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun conferred upon Vietnamese scientist

The Japanese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10 announced the Japanese Government’s decision to bestow the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon upon Vietnamese Professor Vo Tong Xuan.

Quang Ngai wants to build an international airport on Ly Son island

The central province of Quang Ngai has proposed building an airport with a 2,400m runway on Ly Son island to serve 3-3.5 million passengers per year.

Vietnam deeply concerned about East Jerusalem situation: diplomat

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy expressed Vietnam’s serious concern over recent tension in East Jerusalem and called on sides involved to restrain themselves at an UN Security Council emergency meeting held in New York on May 10.

Foreign investors increase acquisitions of renewable energy projects in Vietnam

Foreign investors from China, Thailand, and Singapore are increasingly acquiring renewable energy projects located at strategic positions from domestic enterprises.

The risks of corporate bonds

The volume of corporate bonds without collateral or guaranteed only by shares issued in the first quarter of 2021 accounted for a large proportion, with a large part owned by real estate firms. This poses a significant risk.

Thai newspaper: HAGL football club can win V-League 2021 with Kiatisuk

After 12 rounds of the V-League 2021 tournament, Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) football club has become the most prominent phenomenon, as it ranks top thanks to Thai coach Kiatisuk Senamuang's talent.