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Vietnam concerned about military escalation in Yemen

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, expressed his concern over the military escalation in Yemen, especially Marib and Taiz.

Vietnamese marksmen compete at world tournament in India

Vietnam’s shooting team has left for India to take part in the 2021 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun), which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from March 18 to 29.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 17

HCM City actively supports development of key industrial products

Life begins anew for man who receives arm transplant

Pham Van Vuong, 32, from Thanh Tri district in Hanoi, uses both hands to pour out tea into a cup when receiving guests. His arm transplant, which came from the body of a 51-year-old man, has become part of him and he can now feel it and move with it.

Outstanding athletes and coaches to receive certificates of merit

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a decision on March 16 to award certificates of merit to 10 outstanding athletes and coaches, as well as five athletes and three coaches with disabilities in 2020.

Vietnam Cultural Day hosted in Cairo

A Vietnam Cultural Day in Cairo was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and the Egyptian Ministry of Culture on March 16, bringing together local governmental officials, scholars and locals.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 17

Research programmes, int’l cooperation bolstered to tackle pandemic

State management needs reforming to promote development of private sector

State management reform to promote the development of the private sector is one of the important contents stated in the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress.

‘Old Father’ becomes bestselling Vietnamese movie in history

“Bo Gia” (Old Father), a family movie starring comedian and TV host Tran Thanh, has become the bestselling Vietnamese movie in the country’s cinema history after its ticket sales reached VND200 billion on March 14.

Experts warn about Pi Network mining risks in Vietnam

Several economic experts have recently raised concerns about risks being taken by miners when downloading the Pi Network app in order to mine Pi, a new form of digital currency which has yet to be licensed in Vietnam.

First public university to offer golf as subject

For the first time a public university in Vietnam will offer golf training to its students. This will be a subject that students can choose to practice besides football, swimming, badminton, table tennis, and other sports.

AstraZeneca vaccine side effects within safe limits

Prof Dang Duc Anh said the rate of people with severe side effects after being injected with AstraZeneca vaccine in Vietnam is still within a safe limit.

1,000 doses of Russian Covid-19 vaccine available in Vietnam

The first 1,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine presented by the Russian Federation to Vietnam have been placed in cold storage in Vietnam.

 

VN military medical officers receive Covid-19 vaccine before leaving for South Sudan mission

The HCM City-based Military Hospital 175 on March 16 vaccinated 70 staff members of the second-grade Field Hospital No. 3 that is leaving on a peacekeeping mission in late March to South Sudan.

Tay father and daughter travel 150km to Hanoi to practice English

In front of her smartphone camera, Ha Lam Truc, 11, confidently speaks English, performs her favorite rap songs, and dubs famous movies.

Vietnam in a rush to open new industrial zones

Due to its successful containment of Covid-19, Vietnam is having a great opportunity to attract foreign investment, with many localities across Vietnam building new industrial zones.

National high school exam scheduled to take place at beginning of July

Due to the Covid-19 impact, the Ministry of Education and Training has yet announced exam date as well as exam and enrollment regulations in 2021. The national high school exam is scheduled to take place on July 7 and 8.

Library building of Nguyen Dynasty opened to public

Tang Tho Lau (Library), part of the Complex of Hue Monuments in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, was opened on March 15, an important cultural event helping to revive a national-level archival centre during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945).

Economic recovery, corruption, rule of law top voters’ concerns

Economic recovery and stimulation measures during the ongoing pandemic, along with corruption in the Party ranks and efforts to streamline the State apparatus are among the main concerns of voters, according to the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

Time for a stock market overhaul

The overload technical issues of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange have been a subject of controversy over the past few weeks, with the blame being attributed to poor management and incompetence of an age-old technology.