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Russia consistently wants to enhance ties with Vietnam: Acting Consul General

An unwavering priority of Russia is to continue consolidating its comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, Russia’s Acting Consul General in HCM City Vadim Basinskyi affirmed in his article posted on Thanh Nien Newspaper.

The last old-book restorer in Saigon

Nestled in a small alley on Ly Chinh Thang Street in District 3 is the book restoration shop of Mr. Vo Van Rang, 60, who has worked here for more than 40 years.

Cyberattacks increase during Lunar New Year

Taking advantage of the upcoming Tet holiday, when demand for online transactions, payments, gifts and to send lucky money increases, many hacker groups are stepping up their fraudulent activities aimed at users of banking services and e-wallets.

Hanoi field hospital set up in only four hours

A field hospital comprising 64 beds was erected in just four hours on February 9 in Hanoi as part of efforts to the fight the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the capital city.

Old Tet market recreated in Hoi An

The Lunar New Year, or Tet, is an occasion to honour traditional values and remind the younger generation to preserve and promote Vietnam’s beautiful cultural identities. 

Vietnam rises two places in Bloomberg innovative economy index

Vietnam has moved up two places to 55th in the list of the world's 60 most innovative economies compiled by Bloomberg, but lags far behind Asian peers.

US Ambassador extends Tet greetings in "Rap Viet" style

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink extended Tet (Lunar New Year) greetings to Vietnamese people in a creative and also trendy way this year, a rap song, 

Top leader: Turn opportunities into reality to build prosperous, happy Vietnam

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has emphasised the necessity for the entire Party, people, and army to unite, promote patriotism and Vietnamese mettle and wisdom, 

Top leaders of Vietnam, Cuba hold phone talk

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talk with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee Raul Castro Ruz.

 

16 more cases of Covid-19, including four in Hanoi and HCM City reported

Vietnam reported 16 new cases of Covid-19, including 13 locally-transmitted and 3 imported cases at 6pm, February 9, bringing the total number to 2,069.

Organic Tet cakes become a hit

Organic banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) sold in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time for Tet (Lunar New Year) has become very popular.

Bac Lieu to build more erosion-prevention projects

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu will spend nearly VND19.3 trillion (US$835 million) to build erosion-prevention projects in the 2021 - 30 period.

HCM City: Calligraphy festival hosted to welcome Year of Buffalo

A calligraphy festival is underway at Vietnam Quoc Tu (Vietnam National Pagoda) in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City to welcome the Year of the Buffalo in the lunar calendar and preserve the country’s traditional culture.

Vietnam completes first phase of Nano Covax human trials

Vietnam has completed the first phase of the human trials of Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, with the participation of 60 volunteers, the Vietnam Military Medical University said on February 8.

Party, State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

Leaders of the Party, National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) laid a wreath of flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on February 9 morning, 

PM hosts heads of UN agencies in Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 8 for a delegation of ambassadors and chief representatives from UN agencies in Vietnam led by Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in the country.

The poor, as well as businesses, fall into 'black credit' trap

The poor, who lack financial information and knowledge, are often hurt by black credit. But many businesspeople have also become victims.

Leading exports take advantage of new generation FTAs

Truong Dinh Hoe, secretary general of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), said the EVFTA, which took effect last August, has opened up opportunities for shrimp exporters.

 

VIETNAM NEWS FEBRUARY 9

PM gives Tet present Vietnam football head coach

Novartis honored as pioneer in digital transformation in healthcare

Novartis is the sole pharmaceutical firm among a total of 34 units that were honored for their efforts and outstanding contributions to the Digital Transformation of the Healthcare Sector in 2020, at the National Digital Transformation Congress.