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Five more Covid-19 cases reported on Feb. 2

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long confirmed five new locally-transmitted Covid-19 patients in Quang Ninh, Hai Duong and Hanoi at the Government’s online meeting with 63 cities and provinces this morning, February 2.

New insights on Emperor Gia Long

To commemorate 200 years of death of Emperor Gia Long in the Lunar calendar, Hue Monuments Conservation Centre held the opening ceremony of an exhibition on Emperor Gia Long at Long An Palace, Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. 

The fight against corruption is still long, arduous and fierce, says  General Secretary

The fight against corruption will be long, arduous and drastic, Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has declared.

Russian experts compliment Vietnam’s responsible foreign policy

Russian e-newspaper Rusvesna has run an article by Dr. Alexander Korolev from the Higher School of Economics saying that Vietnam has gained high prestige in the region and the world with success in many areas in 2020.

“Homeland Spring” programme downsized due to COVID-19

This year’s Homeland Spring, an annual programme held for overseas Vietnamese to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet), will feature only one show without audience due to impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to organisers.

Flower markets see peak activity on pre-Tet days

Flowers and ornamental trees sourced from China are overwhelming Vietnamese flowers at traditional and online markets. Japanese orchids are selling like hotcakes despite high prices.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES FEBRUARY 2

Field hospitals in Hai Duong put into operation in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Air passengers have tickets refunded due to COVID-19

A number of domestic airlines have implemented a new policy aimed at refunding passenger’s tickets and performing quick check-in procedures at airports as the country is dealing with a fresh wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Goalkeeper Lam joins Cerezo Osaka of Japan

Cerezo Osaka of Japan have announced their successful signing of goalkeeper Dang Van Lam from Muangthong United of Thailand.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEBRUARY 2

Vietnam car market stays quiet ahead of Tet festival

V-League postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak

The fourth round of the 2021 V-League has been delayed due to the spread of Covid-19 in some provinces in Vietnam.

Govt seeks 7.5-8% annual growth in next 25 years via digital transformation push

To become a powerful and prosperous country by 2045, Vietnam needs to obtain a GDP growth rate of 7.5-8 percent per annum for the next 25 years. Only digital transformation can helps make this a reality.

Quang Ninh's Cai Bau-Van Don under lockdown to prevent COVID-19 spread

Cai Bau island in Van Don district, Quang Ninh province has been put under temporary lockdown as from 0:00 on February 2 in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

One more Covid-19 case reported in Hai Duong

The Ministry of Health confirmed one new community case of COVID-19 in Hai Duong province on February 2 morning, bringing the overall number of infections in Vietnam to 1,851.

Top businesspeople lead religious life on mountain, focus on charity

After becoming well-known businesspeople with big fortunes worth trillions of dong, many Vietnamese have left their posts to live a secluded life.

The man who brings back green to barren hill in Ky Son District

While many others destroy forests for timber and clear land for farming, a man in central Vietnam has worked tirelessly to bring back green to a once barren hill.

Project to plant 1 billion trees submitted to Prime Minister

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has submitted to the Prime Minister a project to plant 1 billion trees in the 2021-2025 period.

Coach Hai, a lifetime dedicated to football

The 2020 Fair Play Awards will be announced tomorrow in HCM City to honour sportsmanship, honesty and fair play over the last year.

Local specialties reach global market on e-commerce sites

Displaying local specialties on e-commerce platforms has proven to be the quickest way to increase the value of Vietnam’s farm produce and introduce it to international customers.

A second life for plastic waste

Nestor Catalan, a Spanish man who has been living in Vietnam for many years, is determined to spend the rest of his life working for what he deems meaningful projects. PLASTICPeople is one of them.