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State management needs reforming to promote development of private sector

State management reform to promote the development of the private sector is one of the important contents stated in the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress.

‘Old Father’ becomes bestselling Vietnamese movie in history

“Bo Gia” (Old Father), a family movie starring comedian and TV host Tran Thanh, has become the bestselling Vietnamese movie in the country’s cinema history after its ticket sales reached VND200 billion on March 14.

Experts warn about Pi Network mining risks in Vietnam

Several economic experts have recently raised concerns about risks being taken by miners when downloading the Pi Network app in order to mine Pi, a new form of digital currency which has yet to be licensed in Vietnam.

First public university to offer golf as subject

For the first time a public university in Vietnam will offer golf training to its students. This will be a subject that students can choose to practice besides football, swimming, badminton, table tennis, and other sports.

AstraZeneca vaccine side effects within safe limits

Prof Dang Duc Anh said the rate of people with severe side effects after being injected with AstraZeneca vaccine in Vietnam is still within a safe limit.

1,000 doses of Russian Covid-19 vaccine available in Vietnam

The first 1,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine presented by the Russian Federation to Vietnam have been placed in cold storage in Vietnam.

 

VN military medical officers receive Covid-19 vaccine before leaving for South Sudan mission

The HCM City-based Military Hospital 175 on March 16 vaccinated 70 staff members of the second-grade Field Hospital No. 3 that is leaving on a peacekeeping mission in late March to South Sudan.

Tay father and daughter travel 150km to Hanoi to practice English

In front of her smartphone camera, Ha Lam Truc, 11, confidently speaks English, performs her favorite rap songs, and dubs famous movies.

Vietnam in a rush to open new industrial zones

Due to its successful containment of Covid-19, Vietnam is having a great opportunity to attract foreign investment, with many localities across Vietnam building new industrial zones.

National high school exam scheduled to take place at beginning of July

Due to the Covid-19 impact, the Ministry of Education and Training has yet announced exam date as well as exam and enrollment regulations in 2021. The national high school exam is scheduled to take place on July 7 and 8.

Library building of Nguyen Dynasty opened to public

Tang Tho Lau (Library), part of the Complex of Hue Monuments in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, was opened on March 15, an important cultural event helping to revive a national-level archival centre during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945).

Economic recovery, corruption, rule of law top voters’ concerns

Economic recovery and stimulation measures during the ongoing pandemic, along with corruption in the Party ranks and efforts to streamline the State apparatus are among the main concerns of voters, according to the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

Time for a stock market overhaul

The overload technical issues of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange have been a subject of controversy over the past few weeks, with the blame being attributed to poor management and incompetence of an age-old technology. 

NA delegation checks bauxite projects in Central Highlands

A delegation of the National Assembly (NA) inspected bauxite ore mining projects of the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) in the Central Highlands on March 15.

15th National Assembly election: 16 self-nominated candidates in HCM City

The election committee of Ho Chi Minh City has received the dossiers of 52 candidates in the upcoming election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly, among whom 16 are self-nominated.

Officials hail Vietnam-Russia cooperation in national defence-security

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, hosted a reception for Secretary of the Security Council of Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev on March 16 .

Young man converts double-story house into free library for local pupils

A young man in the Central Province of Quang Ngai has converted his double-story house into a library where local pupils can enjoy reading books gratis.

Vietnam needs to open borders for tourism recovery: experts

Vietnam needs to research solutions and prepare all necessary conditions to open border for foreign tourists from July 2021, according to Nguyen Huu Tho, chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association.

Japanese businesses to build links with local universities

Many Japanese businesses investing in Vietnam have been seeking co-operation in joint-surveys, research and human resources exchange with local universities as a crucial step to expand in Vietnam beyond HCM City and Hanoi.

Practical skills matter as much as degrees

Public servant management should not be focused on professional degrees but practical skills.