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Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer

Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.

Ancestral worship ritual of the Dao

Like other ethnic groups, the Dao in Vietnam’s northwestern region worship their ancestors devotedly.

Close to 700 people placed into quarantine in Hanoi due to COVID-19 fears

As many as 752 recent arrivals in Vietnam from China and South Korea have been put into quarantine at a military school of the Hanoi Capital High Command in Son Tay town, just outside of the capital.

V.League to kick off season behind closed doors

The organisers of the V.League 1 have announced the first round of fixtures next weekend will take place behind closed doors.

 

Vietnam vows to eliminate wildlife trade

Director of the Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Trinh Le Nguyen talks on Vietnam’s efforts to eliminate the wildlife trade

 

Students satisfied about Education Ministry's high school finals rescheduling

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has adjusted the academic year schedule, delaying the high school finals to late July.

Aeon mulls US$2 billion business expansion in Vietnam

Japanese retail giant Aeon is set to have 25 shopping malls across Vietnam by 2025, with a total investment worth US$2 billion, said Aeon Vietnam general director Iwamura Yasutsugu.

 

Vietnam set to conduct economic census

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision to implement a 2021 general economic census to gather information about producers, businesses and non-governmental organizations nationwide.

 

Ministries merger in the spotlight

Hoang Ngoc Vinh, former director of the Department of Vocational Training, talks of the creation of the Ministry of Education-Science and Technology.

Northern and central regions braced for cold spell starting from early March

Regions located in the north of the country are forecast to be hit by a fierce cold snap which is set to begin from March 2, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorology Forecasting.

Health declaration required for passengers from Iran and Italy

Passengers entering Vietnam from or through Iran or Italy are required to fill out medical declaration forms as of February 29 amid the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic in the two countries.

 

Malaysia's Mahathir out as former interior minister is named PM

Malaysia's 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad lost out in the battle to become prime minister on Saturday as the king named former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin after a week of political turmoil sparked by Mahathir's resignation.

 

Three die in dry-ice incident at Moscow pool party

Dry ice was poured into the baths at an Instagram influencer's birthday party, media reports say.

Roman Polanski: Actress walkout as he wins best director at 'French Oscars'

Several actresses leave 'French Oscars' ceremony after Roman Polanski wins prize for best director.

Coronavirus: Unexplained West Coast cases raise fears in US

Three cases involving people with no connection with affected countries are found on the West Coast.

Afghan conflict: US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year war

The US and its Nato allies have vowed to withdraw all troops if the Taliban uphold their commitments.

Hoai Sa finishes second in talent competition at Miss International Queen

Hoai Sa, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International Queen 2020, came second in the talent segment of the transgender pageant which took place in Thailand on February 28.

Some high schools, universities to open on Monday

University and high school students in 23 provinces will go back to school on March 2, local authorities announced on Friday.

 

Overseas Vietnamese invest nearly $2 billion in HCM City

More than 3,000 overseas Vietnamese had invested VNĐ45 trillion (US$1.94 billion) as of the end of last year in HCM City, an official said at a meeting yesterday in the city.

 

Schools stay closed in Hanoi, HCM City due to COVID-19 threat

Students in Hanoi's public schools from kindergarten to senior high school will not return to school until after March 8, Chairman of the city’s People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has said.