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Hanoi sends medical workers to support HCM City in COVID-19 fight

A delegation of the Ministry of Health led by Minister Nguyen Thanh Long arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15 afternoon to work with the city's authorities in COVID-19 prevention and control.

Miniatures helping popularise Vietnamese culture

Vietnamese culture has been nudged closer to domestic and foreign friends through life-like palm-sized miniatures of groceries, food carts, local dishes, barber shops, and even iconic tourist attractions made by young people around the country.

Government submits draft resolution on tax exemption and reduction to NA Standing Committee

The Government has submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee a draft resolution on tax exemption and reduction to support Covid-19 affected people and businesses.

Vietnamese universities introduce new admission method

Many universities have added another admission method for candidates who are under special consideration for high school graduation this year.

Hanoi cleans up its pond life

Rapid urbanisation have led to increasing demand for housing and infrastructure. Consequently, ponds and lakes across the city have been filled to make room for construction.

Vietnam’s major corporations earn high profits

In the first half of 2021, Vietnamese businesses faced many difficulties. However, in the second quarter, when the covid-19 epidemic was not as tense, many major corporations still earned high profits.

Free drugs to be provided to F0 cases quarantined at home

The Ministry of Health allows provinces to treat Covid-19 patients (F0) who have no symptoms, a low viral load, and no underlying diseases at home, and provides them with free medicines.

 

People in need and benefactors find each other on Made-in-Vietnam app

Zalo CONNECT, one of the important technology platforms to support Covid-19 affected people, is managed by the National Technology Center for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.

HCM City, Binh Duong record highest number of COVID-19 cases, total hits 9,580

A total of 9,580 positive COVID-19 cases, including 6 imported infections were confirmed by the Ministry of Health on August 15, pushing up the national tally to more than 275,000.

Man takes 60-day bicycle trip to raise funds for audio books

Dang The Lam, 36, the founder of Vietnam and Friends (VAF), an organization supporting visually impaired people, said he travels to better understand people.

Public administration learns to be cautious before making decisions

The Hanoi People’s Committee has amended the regulation on travel permits during social distancing, and now people no longer have to get certification from ward or commune authorities.

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Positive outlook for pangasius exports to Brazilian market

Bringing life to recycled materials

Recycling has become a growing trend, particularly at a time when many are practicing a slow pace of living amidst COVID-19. 

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Retired medicos join COVID-19 fight 

 

Gov't needs to improve legal framework for digital economy: experts

Experts have called on Vietnam to enhance its legal framework to promote the development of the digital economy to attract investment and improve its competitiveness.

 

Sweet marriage of couple just 1.2 meters tall

After 1.5 years of dating, the ‘tiny couple’ are now enjoying their beautiful days of married life.

Vietnam vows to place 5 million farming households on e-commerce sites

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Anh Tuan has urged creating detailed plans on putting farming households on e-commerce sites.

Vietnam-US relations during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the implementation of plans between Vietnam and the US, but the two sides have maintained the momentum of cooperation and even expanded cooperation in some new areas such as disease prevention.

Central farmers make efforts to maintain cultivation during Covid-19 pandemic

Drought and the Covid-19 pandemic have been heavily affecting the lives of people across the country and the Central of Vietnam.

200 Germany-made ventilators arrive in HCMC

A flight of Vietjet Air transporting 200 ventilators from Germany landed in Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport on August 13 to help hospitals in Covid-19 hotspots fight the Covid-19 pandemic.