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Debut of Dien Bien Phu Campaign panorama on horizon

A panorama artwork of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign is expected to be officially debuted on May 7 in Dien Bien province to mark the Dien Bien Phu victory over French colonial rule.

National Cancer Hospital put under lockdown, more infections detected

All three facilities of Vietnam's National Cancer Hospital, also known as K Hospital, in Hanoi were put under lockdown from 5:30am on May 7, after 10 COVID-19 infections were recorded in the hospital’s Tan Trieu facility.

Businesses stuck amid ministries’ disagreement about tax refunds

A number of wind power projects are facing difficulties as taxation agencies have stopped VAT refunds.

Vietnam’s “blue beret” medical soldiers fulfil mission despite COVID-19

After taking on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan in November 2019, the Level-2 Field Hospital No 2 had to extend its stay, scheduled for one year, to nearly 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties that came with it. 

Confidence in Vietnam’s business environment continues to rebound

European business leaders began the year positive and optimistic about Vietnam’s trade and investment environment, according to new data from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

Covid-19 vaccine technology to be transferred to Vietnam from foreign partners

Two Deputy Ministers of Health will go to Japan and Russia to receive the transfer of vaccine technology from foreign partners, according to the Government’s monthly press conference on May 5.

1,343 Chinese illegally enter Vietnam

According to reports from the public security agencies of 39 provinces and cities, a total of 1,343 Chinese people have entered Vietnam illegally.

Enterprises bump up prices on rising raw material costs

With raw materials prices rising, enterprises are hiking prices to protect their profit margins.

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam to play for VN national squad in UAE

Goalkeeper Dang Van Lam, who is playing for Cerezo Osaka FC in Japan, will fly from Japan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join the Vietnamese national football team at the 2022 World Cup qualifying round in June.

Photobook depicts optimism of street children and working people

The optimism of street children and working people that shines through despite hardship has been presented in a new photobook by the HCM City-based photographer Tran The Phong.

Public investment to spur faster growth

Vietnam is to continue speeding up disbursement of public investment, with a focus on infrastructure development, in a bid to spur on economic growth and create more space for private enterprises.

Ministry of transport prioritising funding for maintenance of Long Bien Bridge

The Ministry of Transport will prioritise funding for the maintenance and repair of Long Bien Bridge, an iconic structure in the Vietnamese capital.

Purchase of second homes by well-off families rises in rural areas outside big cities

The play of children in Hoa Binh was interrupted recently by luxury cars passing by driven by wealthy people who were seeking to buy land in their home village.

Success as UNSC President the result of careful preparation: diplomat

Vietnam assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in April. Recently, Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang gave the press details on what was achieved during Vietnam’s Presidency of the UNSC.

Pandemic fluctuations persist in Vietnamese labour market

The General Statistics Office's report on Vietnam's employment situation over Q1 of 2021 has uncovered the breadth and depth of the pandemic’s effects, despite the impressive work carried out to keep the coronavirus away from its people.

Collective wage talks key to aiding growth

Proposals are being looked at to change the timeframe of when wage rises are implemented on an annual basis.

Selling cars and smartphones, Vietnam’s No. 1 billionaire earns huge profits

The first quarter profit of Vingroup, owned by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, increased five times over the same period last year thanks to three major real estate projects and high growth in sales of VinFast cars and smartphones.

Covid-19 hits hard: thousands of job lost and working hours cut

While carrying passengers from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Mekong Delta recently, Huy, a worker at a transport firm, talked about Covid-19, noting that this is an unprecedented crisis in her last 20 years of working.

Student who drowned while saving three people to be honoured

Exhausted after pulling three students safely from the water, a 23-year-old man drowned at a beach in Phu Vang District, Thua Thien - Hue Province last Friday.

Tech-led foundation crucial in e-commerce

Vietnam’s e-commerce development is a bright spot for Industry 4.0 with a high growth rate of 20-30 per cent.