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Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74

Larry Tesler was responsible for many of the innovations that made personal computing accessible.

Container slides off truck killing 19 in India freak accident

Officials say the container came off its hinges after one of the wheels of the truck had a puncture.

Qantas warns coronavirus impact could hit $99m

The warning comes as concerns grow over the impact of the outbreak on airlines and the global economy.

Coronavirus: What could it mean for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

What steps are being taken to guard against coronavirus affecting the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Real estate market scenario for 2020: capital flows continue to suburban eco-cities

With their massive land funds and ample investment inflows for transport infrastructure development, the suburban cities surrounding Ho Chi Minh City are projected to become the next hotspot for investors and buyers.

ASEAN foreign ministers talk COVID-19 fight

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh attended a special meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) in Vientiane on February 20.

Strategy aims to ensure national energy security

The National Energy Development Strategy by 2030, with vision to 2045 aims to ensure national energy security, which serves as a foundation for growth.

Vingroup pledges US$861,000 for coronavirus research in Vietnam

Nearly VNĐ20 billion (US$861,000) has been pledged by Vingroup to fund research projects on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

 

Three-month-old coronavirus patient successfully treated

A three-month-old baby from the northern province of Vinh Phuc, Vietnam’s youngest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient, has been successfully treated, according to the National Children’s Hospital.

Traffic accident in Kon Tum kills German couple

Two German nationals were killed in a traffic accident on Lo Xo pass in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on February 19.

Farm produce stuck at border, but farmers don't want to sell

Thousands of trucks are still heading for the Vietnam-China border gates, though the exports are getting stuck because of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Singapore to spend US$4.6 billion to fight virus

Singapore on February 18 announced a financial package worth 6.4 billion SGD (4.6 billion USD) to address economic impact of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Online road to recovery

Healthtech startups are keen to make a difference in moving Vietnam's struggling healthcare and medical services sector forward.

Key player of VN women's football team to miss Olympic play-off due to injury

Midfielder Chuong Thi Kieu will miss the AFC Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament play-off due to injury, the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has confirmed.

VN U21 team to take part in Toulon tournament

The Vietnam U21 team will take part in the 48th Toulon Tournament in June in France, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

World failing to provide children with a healthy life and a climate fit for their future

No single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their futures, according to a report released recently by a commission convened by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and The Lancet.  

 

Hanoi tightens supervision to detect COVID-19 cases

The Disease Control Centre in Hanoi has instructed healthcare centres to intensify supervision in to detect any cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

99 years in prison granted to black credit gang in Thanh Hoa

The People's Court in Thanh Hoa Province has handed down a total jail sentence of 99 years to 21 people involved in a loan shark gang.

Mixed Martial Arts legalised in Vietnam

The Vietnam Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMA) will soon make its debut as Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Tran Anh Tuan has signed the decision to allow its establishment.

With schools closed, software companies fill the breach with free e-learning software

Many software companies have provided free e-learning software for students to learn online while schools remain closed at least until month-end due to the new coronavirus fears.