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Japanese shares fall as coronavirus fears persist

Other Asian stock markets were mixed after the Dow surged more than 5% on hopes of fresh support.

VN covid-19 epidemic song praised on American TV show

In the TV show “Last Week Tonight” by John Oliver (HBO) March 1, the American host constantly praised a Vietnamese song on how to fight covid-19.

 

Equitisation vital for VN stock market growth

The successful equitisation and capital divestment of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) would create benefits that boosted the stock market and business performance, experts have said.

 

Hoai Sa dresses in Ao Dai for activities at Miss International Queen 2020

Hoai Sa, Vietnam’s representative at Miss International Queen 2020, has impressed the judging panel and members of the audience by wearing Vietnamese Ao Dai whilst taking part in various activities at the transgender pageant in Thailand.

Garlic harvest in Ly Son Island

People in the central province of Quang Ngai's Ly Son Island are currently busy harvesting garlic. 

Peach blossom bloom on karst plateau

Not only known for buckwheat flower or yellow canola flower, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is blessed with the beauty of peach blossoms whenever February comes around.

High-school students return after long break caused by COVID-19 fears

Thousands of high-school students from across Ba Ria-Vung Tau province have joined students in other localities in returning to school on March 2.

Chris Matthews: TV host quits with apology for 'compliments'

MSNBC's Chris Matthews bows out with an apology over "compliments on a woman's appearance".

Coronavirus: Four more deaths in Washington state

The deaths have occurred close to the city of Seattle and are the only Covid-19 fatalities on US soil.

Turkey says millions of migrants may head to EU

President Erdogan says EU inaction over Syria means he cannot stop migrants heading for Greece.

Israel election: Netanyahu claims victory after exit polls show narrow lead

Exit polls suggest the prime minister's right-wing bloc may fall just short of a majority in parliament.

Coronavirus: Twitter tells staff to work from home

The firm has made it mandatory for staff in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work from home.

HCM City, Hanoi redirect flights from South Korea to Van Don and Can Tho airports

All flights from South Korea to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City will be re-directed to Van Don and Can Tho airports to relieve pressure on medical centres in Hanoi and HCM City, according to a decision by the Government.

Vietnam Fine Arts Exhibition to take place in November

The Vietnam Fine Arts Exhibition 2020 is scheduled to be held in November, the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition has announced.

Socio-economic situation remains stable despite COVID-19 outbreak: PM

Despite difficulties resulting from the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Vietnam’s socio-economic situation in February basically remained stable, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

MB Bank sells shares in a private deal

The Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank) is seeking a potential investor to sell an additional 211.35 million shares in a private deal.

 

Online education remains unfamiliar in Vietnam

While online education is common around the world, it is unpopular in Vietnam. Online training is provided by some universities, but it is absent in general education.

HCM City approves adjustment of Northwestern urban area plan

The People’s Committee of HCM City has approved the adjustment of the city's Northwestern Urban Area plan proposed by the city’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture.

VN banks offer aids to 44,000 COVID-19 affected customers

Credit institutions have so far supported more than 44,000 COVID-19 affected customers following directions from the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV), an official reported on Monday.

 

BIDV plans to raise another $229.1 million  in charter capital

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV) plans to issue shares to increase its charter capital by VND5.3 trillion (US$229.1 million).