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More efforts needed to protect women, children

Violence against women and children is never acceptable, stressed United Nations (UN) agencies, the Government of Vietnam and partners during a campaign launch on Thursday.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia June 5

Vietnam goes through 50 days without local transmission of COVID-19

Tay Ninh teacher apologises for sexually abusing students

A biology teacher at the Phuoc Minh Secondary School in Tay Ninh Province, who was alleged to have sexually abused several male students, issued an apology and resigned on Wednesday. 

Mass grave found in Quang Nam Province

The authorities in Quang Nam Province has discovered a mass grave with 17 sets of remains from 50 years ago.

Investors pour money into industrial real estate in anticipation of FDI boom

Large corporations from different business fields have begun injecting money into Industrial Zone projects as they can see great opportunities from an expected FDI wave in Vietnam.

Picturesque view of summer lotus flowers blooming in Hanoi

As thousands of lotus flowers begin to fully bloom following the arrival of June, Hanoi is being blessed with an array of picturesque and peaceful scenery.

Impressive costume designs revealed for Khanh Van at Miss Universe

A design contest to select a national costume for the Vietnamese representative to wear at the upcoming Miss Universe 2020 pageant is proving popular among members of the public and has attracted plenty of entries. 

Organisation calls for end to commercial farming of endangered wildlife

The Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV) has appealed for an end to commercial farming of endangered wildlife, in an attempt to conserve biodiversity on the occasion of the World Environment Day 2020 (June 5).

Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat airport runway upgrade to be kicked off this month

Two projects worth a total VND4 trillion (USD173.91 million) to upgrade runways at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports will be started by the end of this month.

Domestic market could be engine for Vietnamese enterprises' growth

If enterprises can exploit the domestic market well, they will be able to overcome the Covid-19 crisis, analysts say.

Hanoi proposes validation of online teaching

Online teaching is the initiative of the country’s education sector, not only for responding to learning in pandemic time.

Vietnam to raise taxable personal income threshold from July

The threshold would now be raised from VND9 million (US$389) per month to VND11 million (US$475).

Trong Hieu launches “Under The Same Sky” project alongside foreign artists

Local singer Trong Hieu has joined 17 artists worldwide to take part in a music project known as “Under The Same Sky”, a scheme that calls on people to end violence and to assist underprivileged children and women globally.

Vietnam bolsters ASEAN cooperation in sustainable development

Vietnam, performing its roles as the ASEAN Chair in 2020 and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, will continue boosting cooperation in sustainable development for the goal of building a cohesive and responsive ASEAN, 

AFC praises 2020 V.League ahead of resumption

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recently ran an article which spoke highly of the 2020 V.League as the domestic tourney is set to return on June 5.

Gaming 'hero' retires at 23 due to ill-health

Jian Zihao says physical and mental health problems have caused him to quit e-sports.

AI technology applied to promote Vietnam’s tourism, culture

The Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) in Ho Chi Minh City on June 4 started applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Boi singing (classical drama) through launching the Echoing Drum Show – The Art of Hat Boi.

Another ex-top general rebukes Trump troops threat

Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen Martin Dempsey calls the president's remarks "dangerous".

George Floyd: 'Pandemic of racism' led to his death, memorial told

A memorial service in Minneapolis also saw Rev Al Sharpton vow to "change the whole system of justice".

Excellent students receive scholarships from Germany

A total of 93 outstanding students from universities and colleges in Hanoi and neighbouring provinces on Tuesday received scholarships.