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Vietnamese food: Mountain goat

Goat is an extremely popular dish elsewhere in the world, but in Vietnam it is extra special. And if you want the best goat meat, then Ninh Bình is the place to visit.

Interest rate cuts weighed for borrowers affected by coronavirus

Vietnam’s central bank has asked commercial banks to promptly adopt measures to support their customers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, including rescheduling repayments and revising down interest rates.

 

VN Social Security says to cover all treatment costs for coronavirus patients

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) will cover the entire treatment costs for those who test positive for a new coronavirus and those suspected of being infected with the deadly virus.

Vietnam posts trade deficit of US$232 million in Jan

In the first month of the year, Vietnam imported goods worth US$18.42 billion, while its export revenue totaled some US$18.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of US$232 million.

Large shipment of face masks to China under investigation

Authorities in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan District have launched a probe into the case of a large shipment of face masks being sent illegally to China for consumption while the coronavirus outbreak rages on.

VN ready to face Myanmar in Tokyo 2020 Olympics’ qualification

The Vietnamese women’s football team are ready to face Myanmar at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020’s third qualifying round in the Republic of Korea on February 6.

Coronavirus outbreak: Vietnam boosts production of face masks

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has directed Vietnamese commercial affair offices abroad to connect with businesses to search for raw materials for face masks production in Vietnam.

Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia wins Dictionary of the Year award

The six-volume Czech-Vietnamese encyclopaedia has won the “Dictionary of the Year 2020” award of the Union of Interpreters and Translators (JTP).

28,276 cases of 2019-nCoV infections confirmed as of Feb. 6

As many as 28,276 cases of 2019-nCoV infections have been reported as of 7.30am on February 6.

PM requests mitigating economic impact from coronavirus outbreak

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked departments and agencies to immediately take measures to mitigate economic impact from the novel coronavirus outbreak, during the government’s monthly meeting in Hanoi on February 5.

Minister: two growth scenarios amid coronavirus outbreak

Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung mentioned two growth scenarios for the country amid the coronavirus outbreak, during a press conference in Hanoi on February 5 following the government’s monthly meeting.

Northern border gate opened to reduce huge produce backlog

Up to 66 trucks carrying goods exported to China underwent customs clearance at Huu Nghi International Border Gate in the northern border province of Lang Son on February 5, after a suspension due to coronavirus outbreak.

Ships from China to be quarantined before entering Hai Phong

Hai Phong city’s port authority has required all ships traveling from China’s ports to the locality within 14 days to be medically quarantined at the Hon Dau anchorage before entering Hai Phong port.

Flights licensed to bring Vietnamese, Chinese citizens back

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam announced that it has asked its relevant authorities to grant licenses to a number of flights to bring Vietnamese citizens in China and Chinese citizens in Vietnam back to their respective countries.

What do economists say about economic performance in 2020?

2020 will be a tough year for Vietnam’s businesses

Established artist goes outside his comfort zone to draw women

Artist Pham Huy Thong's open studio last month displayed paintings he made in 2019. The event drew many visitors to come viewing his new work.

Health Ministry tells people not to panic about coronavirus

The Ministry of Health, speaking at a press conference held in Hanoi on February 5, urged the public not to panic about a new coronavirus.

University councils pave way for autonomy: Minister

Education minister Phung Xuan Nha has said his priority this year is giving authority to university councils to hasten universities’ transition to greater autonomy.

Payment service providers fight for users

It was 2 pm at a fashion shop on Thai Ha street in Hanoi and customers were waiting to make payments with their mobile phones.

Vinh Nghiem pagoda - home to world documentary heritage

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, 20 km southeast of Bac Giang City, has been considered the first Buddhism university of Vietnam and the place of origin of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhist.