The UNDP is looking forward to continuing to work with Vietnam’s National Assembly towards closing the gender gap, both qualitatively and quantitatively, UNDP Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen noted.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had talks over the phone with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on February 5.

On the afternoon of February 5, Vietnam recorded 19 more cases of Covid-19. The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang reported the first case.

As of February 5, students under 5 years old who are quarantined at concentrated isolation centers will be on home quarantine. Other students can return home one week after having a negative test.

Many regions across the country, especially the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta, face risks of water shortage, drought and saline intrusion next month, according to hydro-meteorology experts.

Vietnamese midfield maestro Nguyen Quang Hai of Hanoi FC has been named in a list featuring the most valuable footballers playing for ASEAN teams, as announced by website Asean Football.

Overcoming a stormy year, commercial banks have reported huge profits for 2020. Bank share prices are standing firmly at high levels.

Peach blossom and kumquat gardeners and traders have high expectation for sales as the Tet holiday approaches.

China’s Coast Guard Law took effect only two days after Mr. Biden took office as US President.

Hanoi authorities plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents, said a senior official.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) have been handed a straightforward National Cup draw against An Giang FC in the qualifying round following the online draw held on Tuesday in Hanoi.

Vietnam will host rescue and sniper competitions within the 2021 International Army Games.

The highest Tet bonus workers this year is VND1.07 billion, or over $41,000. The highest pay in 2020 was VND516 million a month.

International party leaders have sent their congratulations to Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on his re-election as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

The demand for car maintenance, cleaning and refurbishment has soared on pre-Tet days, keeping garages busy from now until the last day of the Lunar New Year.

Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases on February 5 morning

A number of bus routes in Hanoi have few passengers these days due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.

A series of annual cultural activities to welcome spring by various ethnic minority groups will be held throughout February at the Vietnam Village for Ethnic Cultures and Tourism.

Retail sales, consumer service revenue up ahead of Tet

Customers are urged to stay cautious against rampant scam and fraud activities ahead of Tet holidays.