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Da Nang cancels international fireworks festival for Covid-19 prevention

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2021 will be cancelled because the Covid-19 pandemic continues in many countries especially some Southeast Asian nations, an official has said.

Many localities suspend large gatherings amid Covid-19 concerns

Many provinces and cities in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Quang Ninh and Nghe An have decided to suspend festivals and large gatherings to prevent a possible resurgence of Covid-19, 

ST25 is a generic rice variety, not a brand: NOIP

The National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) says the ST25 rice variety has been granted a Protective Certificate No 21.VN.2020 under Decision No 45/QD-TT-VPBH dated March 6, 2020 by the director of the Department of Crop Production.

Exhibition showcases the retro beauty of the past

Paintings and objects about the modern intellectual and cultural world in Vietnam, mostly from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century, are on display at an exhibition at The Muse Art Space in Hanoi.

 

HCM City to tighten surveillance to ferret out illegal entrants from abroad amid COVID fears

HCM City is tightening surveillance to detect illegal entrants from other countries, its People’s Committee chairman, Nguyen Thanh Phong, said at a meeting of the city Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on April 26.   

Walking street, fireworks, festivals to be halted in Hanoi over virus fears

Hanoi’s authorities decided on Tuesday to halt festivals, close walking street areas, and limit unnecessary large gatherings in the capital city over coronavirus fears.

NA Standing Committee approves administrative boundary’s adjustment of Hanoi and 3 provinces

The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday morning decided to approve the establishment and adjustment of the administrative boundary of Hanoi City and three provinces of Thanh Hoa, Dong Nai and Tuyen Quang at the 55th session.

Vietnam play off against Lebanon for place in Futsal World Cup finals

Vietnam are due to take on Lebanon in a play-off match to decide on a ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 finals, announced the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on April 27.

Vietnamese graduate from Harvard University encourages students to follow their own path, not the crowd

Tran Ha Duong, who has a doctorate in public policy from Harvard University and works for a large corporation in Vietnam, said for a long time the prestigious school was a far-fetched goal for him.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 28

Vietnam willing to support India in fighting COVID-19: Deputy FM

Hanoi stops enrollment in dual-degree program, students and parents displeased

Diep and her daughter were shocked about the news that Hanoi would stop enrolling students in the double-degree training program for the next academic year as they have been preparing for the entrance exam to the program for two years.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS APRIL 28

Breakthroughs in institutional reforms could help GDP grow 6.76 percent in 2021-2023

49% of Vietnamese delete shopping apps on mobile devices

The increase in app deletions shows that Vietnamese e-commerce platforms need to improve the quality of services in order to retain customers.

Thai coach Kiatisuk and team win most V-League awards in April

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) football club won all four team and individual awards of V-League 2021 in April, thanks to the team’s impressive achievements at the tournament.

Five Vietnamese among top 100 scientists in Asia

Singapore-based Asian Scientist magazine has included five Vietnamese scientists on the list of 100 Asian scientists who have had outstanding achievements in scientific research.

Health Ministry proposes not buying additional 30 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health said that COVAX Facility has committed to provide Vietnam with nearly 40 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, enough for over 19 million people categorized as priority. 

Miss Universe Vietnam 2021 finale slated for December

The Miss Universe Vietnam 2021 final will be organised in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Deputy PM sends message to 77th Session of UNESCAP

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on April 27 sent a video message to the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) at the invitation of A.S.Alisjahbana, 

Hanoi: Old factory provides unique venue for music show

A space converted from an old factory was the stage of a recent music show titled “For a worth-living Hanoi”, offering a special treat for the audience and also an inspiration for the love of the city.

Health ministry issues guidelines on handling COVID-19 vaccine blood clots

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has recently issued guidelines on protocols for diagnosis and treatment of rare brain/abdomen blood clots in the setting of low levels of blood platelets occurring after COVID-19 vaccinations.