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US Ambassador extends Tet greetings in "Rap Viet" style

US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink extended Tet (Lunar New Year) greetings to Vietnamese people in a creative and also trendy way this year, a rap song, 

Top leader: Turn opportunities into reality to build prosperous, happy Vietnam

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong has emphasised the necessity for the entire Party, people, and army to unite, promote patriotism and Vietnamese mettle and wisdom, 

Top leaders of Vietnam, Cuba hold phone talk

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talk with First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee Raul Castro Ruz.

 

16 more cases of Covid-19, including four in Hanoi and HCM City reported

Vietnam reported 16 new cases of Covid-19, including 13 locally-transmitted and 3 imported cases at 6pm, February 9, bringing the total number to 2,069.

Organic Tet cakes become a hit

Organic banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) sold in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time for Tet (Lunar New Year) has become very popular.

Bac Lieu to build more erosion-prevention projects

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu will spend nearly VND19.3 trillion (US$835 million) to build erosion-prevention projects in the 2021 - 30 period.

HCM City: Calligraphy festival hosted to welcome Year of Buffalo

A calligraphy festival is underway at Vietnam Quoc Tu (Vietnam National Pagoda) in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City to welcome the Year of the Buffalo in the lunar calendar and preserve the country’s traditional culture.

Vietnam completes first phase of Nano Covax human trials

Vietnam has completed the first phase of the human trials of Nano Covax, a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, with the participation of 60 volunteers, the Vietnam Military Medical University said on February 8.

Party, State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

Leaders of the Party, National Assembly, State, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) laid a wreath of flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on February 9 morning, 

PM hosts heads of UN agencies in Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on February 8 for a delegation of ambassadors and chief representatives from UN agencies in Vietnam led by Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in the country.

The poor, as well as businesses, fall into 'black credit' trap

The poor, who lack financial information and knowledge, are often hurt by black credit. But many businesspeople have also become victims.

Leading exports take advantage of new generation FTAs

Truong Dinh Hoe, secretary general of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), said the EVFTA, which took effect last August, has opened up opportunities for shrimp exporters.

 

VIETNAM NEWS FEBRUARY 9

PM gives Tet present Vietnam football head coach

Novartis honored as pioneer in digital transformation in healthcare

Novartis is the sole pharmaceutical firm among a total of 34 units that were honored for their efforts and outstanding contributions to the Digital Transformation of the Healthcare Sector in 2020, at the National Digital Transformation Congress.

Top leader holds phone talks with United Russia party Chairman

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong held a phone talk on February 8 with Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the United Russia party and Deputy Chair of Russia’s Security Council.

Top Vietnamese, Chinese leaders hold phone talks

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held phone talks on Monday.

E-commerce sites launch Tet online sale campaigns

While general stores and supermarkets are about to close for Tet holiday, e-commerce websites have stated they are ready to take orders even on Tet days.

HCM City suspends non-essential services from 12am on February 9

Facing the complicated situation of the Covid -19 epidemic, HCM City Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong has ordered temporary closure of establishments providing non-essential services in the city as from 12am on February 9 until further notice.

Miss Universe Vietnam beauties stun in Tet photo collection

A number of local beauty queens who have won the Miss Universe Vietnam pageant in previous years appear incredible in a photo collection taken in order to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Buffalo.

Vietnamese athletes are sad about Tet bonus

Unlike football players who get year-round bonuses and high monthly salaries, professional athletes in other sports only have bonuses and rewards if they win medals at international tournaments.