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US condemns China's recent actions in East Sea

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on April 23 criticised recent actions of China in the East Sea, including its announcement of establishing “Xisha district” (Vietnam’s Hoang Sa archipelago) and “Nansha district” (Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago).

British man teaches people of Hue crucial life lessons

Graham Buckley first came to Vietnam as a volunteer in 2006 and soon fell in love with the country. 

Zero-priced supermarket helps struggling locals in HCM City

It’s not uncommon to see random acts of kindness in HCM City. Over the past three weeks of social distancing, when many people have lost their jobs, food and necessities have been seen placed outside houses

Vietnamese teachers, students frustrated with online teaching

Students play truant to avoid learning, teachers are confused about teaching aids, and apps for online learning have security risks.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 24

 

Retail sector works to serve more customers online amid COVID-19

 

Two Vietnamese universities named in THE Impact Rankings 2020

Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Ton Duc Thang University have been listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020, a measure of global universities’ success in delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Lack of classrooms make social distancing at schools difficult

Schools in some provinces that have allowed students to go back to class said it was difficult to keep a safe distance in class due to lack of seats for students.

Standard Chartered lowers Vietnam’s 2020 growth forecast to 3.3%

Standard Chartered Bank forecasts Viet Nam’s economic growth will slow to 3.3 per cent in 2020 due to increase in external headwinds.

Tung Duong, international ensemble release music videos to cheer up pandemic-hit populace

Vietnamese singer Tung Duong has released two new music videos, Que Nha (Homeland) and Redemption Song, featuring several foreign musicians to raise people’s spirits and awareness in the fight against the coronavirus.

Franchising landscape in Vietnam transformed by global pandemic

By now, everyone and anyone will have heard of COVID-19 and its terrible impact on society and the global economy. 

The thorny path of bringing cloth face masks to America, Europe

As foreign partners have stopped placing orders, some textile and garment companies have shifted to producing cloth antibacterial face masks. However, not all have succeeded.

Geo-Park earmarked for recognition

The Ly Son-Sa Huynh Geo-Park has been listed in the dossier for UNESCO recognition, and the organisation can send an evaluation mission in 2020,

Israeli ambassador hails Vietnam’s achievements in COVID-19 fight

Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar highly appreciated Vietnam’s achievements in the fight against COVID-19 during an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on April 22.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia April 24

More Vietnamese from Covid-19-hit countries repatriated

Tips to save the Earth

The Earth needs protection every day. Here are a few tips to save the Earth. Some should be done right now, some should be done right after COVID-19 is brought under control.

Caring for face skin with yoghurt

Yoghurt is not only a good kind of food but also a useful material for nurturing skin at home. 

Honda Vietnam resumes automobile, bike production from April 23

Honda Vietnam announced on late April 22 that it will resume the production of automobiles and motorbikes from April 23 after 22 days of suspension to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online retail activities boom in Vietnam during pandemic

Because of the pandemic, people have hesitated to go to crowded places and have increasingly bought many items online.

Vietnam earns int’l plaudits for successes in COVID-19 fight

As the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly and causing devastating impacts in the world, Vietnam has emerged as an example in the fight against the disease and earned praise from the international community for its efforts.

COVID-19 woes to weigh on credit growth even with lower interest rates

Vietnam’s credit growth is forecast to slow to only 8 percent in 2020 from 13.7 percent last year due to a sharp slowdown in economic activity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.