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Digital transformation – future of Vietnam’s agriculture

Growing tomatoes via smartphones and sitting on the top of mountain selling vegetables to the US from a distance are what some Vietnamese farmers are doing today.

Female “blue beret” doctors

Vietnam has actively participated in UN peacekeeping missions in many regions of the world over recent years, most notably by establishing field hospitals in South Sudan. 

Local firms keen on purchase of COVID-19 vaccines

A number of domestic businesses have announced their plans to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for use among their employees and family members following the arrival of the first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Foreign investors remain upbeat about Vietnamese market

Despite the recent resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of foreign businesses remain optimistic for 2021 with some expansion plans.

Fighting buffalo festival suspended

Many buffalo owners in the northern province of Vinh Phuc have lost lots of money after the local traditional buffalo fighting festival has been cancelled for Covid-19 prevention for the second year.

Seeking calligraphy – A beautiful custom during Tet

The Tet holiday is the most important and most anticipated of the year in Vietnam. A number of meaningful traditional customs are practiced at this time, with collecting calligraphy being among the most beautiful.

Vietnam recruitment demand surges in 1H 2021

Strongest recruitment plans for the next three to six months are seen in manufacturing and processing and construction sectors.

Soldiers in white blouse dedicated to Truong Sa Islands

Over the last 40 years, the Military Hospital 175 has been delivering trusted healthcare services for not only soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago 

Former vice chairman of HCM City to appear in court

A first-instance trial of former leaders and officials of the HCM City People’s Committee will open on March 15 and last for five days.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 28

Vietnam has no COVID-19 case to report on February 28 morning

UNSC meeting: Vietnam welcomes progress towards holding election in Palestine

Vietnam has welcomed recent progress towards the organization of an election in Palestine which will mark an important step to reunification and reconciliation at an online meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) 

Vietnam urges int’l community to work with ASEAN in Myanmar issue

Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy has called on the international community to assist ASEAN in preventing risks of violence 

Ao dai, the identity of Vietnamese culture

Through thousands of years of changes in fashion, ao dai, the Vietnamese traditional long dress, has retained its proud position. Carrying the cultural traits through ages, ao dai has become a cultural symbol showing the Vietnamese identity.

US wants to play active role in Southeast Asia

Chief Operating Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) David Marchick has stressed that DFC wants to play an active role in the development of Southeast Asia, 

Young people set off for military service

Ceremonies to see young people off for military service were held in 30 townships, communes, districts in Hanoi on February 27.

Vietnam’s new representative to ASEAN presents credentials

Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang presented his letter of credential to ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi at a virtual ceremony on February 26, officially becoming Vietnam’s representative to the ASEAN.

Made-in-Vietnam vaccine enters 2nd phase of human trials

The first 35 volunteers received injections of the locally-produced Nano Covax vaccine in the 2nd phase of human trials at the Military Medical University in Hanoi on February 26. 

Businesses stay steadfast and flexible like bamboo, despite pandemic

Amid difficulties, many Vietnamese businesses are still staying firm and seeking opportunities to rise up. The Vietnamese spirit has helped them survive and prosper, further developing the economy.

ASEAN to hold foreign ministers’ meeting on Myanmar

ASEAN members are arranging to hold a special foreign ministers meeting next week to discuss the political crisis in Myanmar in the wake of the coup there early this month, according to ASEAN diplomatic sources.

Key solutions to promote pre-school education

Head of the Ministry of Education and Training’s Pre-school Education Department Nguyen Ba Minh talks about plans to develop the sector.