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Ministry, Hanoi authorities investigate sexual assaults against foreign women

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked the Ministry of Public Security and Hanoi authorities to quickly investigate and strictly handle sexual assaults and harassment against foreign women in the West Lake area.

Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs hold phone talks on bilateral cooperation

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Long on March 10 to discuss bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.

E-government development among outstanding achievements of Vietnam: PM

One of the highlights in the e-government building of Vietnam in the last two years is the inauguration of the National Public Service Portal on December 9, 2019, reported the Government Office at a meeting of the National Committee for E-Government.

Ho Chi Minh City to plant half a million trees in 2021

This year, Ho Chi Minh City aims to plant 500,000 trees, contributing to the country’s goal of planting 1 billion trees in the 2021 - 2025 period.

E-commerce websites to be given ratings

E-commerce websites will be given ratings to increase customers’ trust in purchasing and payment activities in the online environment.

Lists of 20 outstanding, promising young Vietnamese announced

The 10 outstanding young Vietnamese and the 10 promising ones in 2020 have been chosen and announced by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and the award council.

Three companies dominate consumer lending market in Vietnam

Three companies are dominating the consumer lending market in Vietnam, with FE Credit, HD Saison and Home Credit firmly on top.

Refusing to sell businesses to foreign giants, businesses vow to develop VN brands

Local sources several years ago reported that a large foreign corporation had completed negotiations to buy Sunhouse, a Vietnamese kitchenware brand, at the price of $250 million.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia seek stronger partnership

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 10 held talks via videoconference with his counterparts from Cambodia, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, and Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith.

Stories told from threads on a loom

With colours as words and patterns as metaphors, ethnic Cham artisans in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang passionately create stories through weaving.

Volunteers contribute to Vietnamese COVID-19 vaccine

As researchers race to develop vaccines to combat the spread of COVID-19, many people from all walks of life want to get involved in the fight by volunteering to join clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines.

Public land management and the Land Law

In 2020, a number of public land scandals were brought to court and numerous government officials were found guilty.

Communal house: a symbol of Vietnamese religion and culture

Communal house is a typical architecture of Vietnam showcasing the rich spiritual life of the local people.

Vietnam calls for stronger efforts to protect civilians in Sudan

Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy spoke at a UN Security Council videoconference on March 9 where he called on Sudan to augment efforts to protect civilians and address the root causes of violence among communities.

HCM City Health Department wants to buy 5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine

The HCM City Department of Health has proposed the municipal People’s Committee to approve a program mobilizing resources and funds for the purchase of five million Covid-19 vaccine doses.

Over 520 people vaccinated against COVID-19

A total of 522 frontline medical workers and members of community-based anti-COVID-19 groups in Vietnam had been injected with COVID-19 vaccine during the first two days of the vaccination campaign that started on March 8.

ASEAN Study sheds new light on women, peace and security stature in Southeast Asia

ASEAN has launched the ASEAN Regional Study on Women, Peace and Security which presents evidence-based recommendations to support member states in enhancing women’s meaningful participation in peacebuilding and conflict prevention, 

The female successors of Vietnam's tycoons

Despite their young ages, a number of women hold important positions in large corporations and own assets worth trillions of dong.

First AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects reported in Vietnam

Five Vietnamese volunteers who received jabs as part of the national rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 have experienced several side-effects, according to the Ministry of Health.

Prime Minister approves Mobile Money pilot programme for two years

The prime minister has approved the pilot application of Mobile Money, which allows the use of mobile phone accounts to pay for small-value goods and services. The decision takes effect from March 9, 2021.