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Students start returning to school in low-risk provinces after months off

The northern province of Thai Binh and Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau were the two first localities in Vietnam to let students return to schools on Monday after an extended closure due to COVID-19.

Petrol price down, but goods prices remain unchanged

The petrol price has decreased by VND5,000 per liter after seven adjustments, but the prices of other goods remain unchanged.

Vietnam forecast to face historic heat waves in 2020

Vietnam is forecast to suffer the highest temperatures ever recorded in 2020, according to the latest report by the Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.

Few provinces resume passenger coaches despite eased restrictions

From April 17, inter-provincial passenger coaches can travel between 35 provinces at low risk of COVID-19 infection, but so far, few coach operators have resumed operations.

Vietnamese airlines hit hard by Covid-19

The initial losses caused by flight reductions for Vietnam’s air carriers and land management agencies may total VND10 trillion.

Coronavirus lockdown protest: What's behind the US demonstrations?

Why these Americans protesting during a pandemic - explained.

Life at concentrated quarantine sites

Vietnam has established concentrated quarantine sites across the country to receive Vietnamese citizens and foreigners coming from the pandemic zones worldwide in order to take care of them and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Canada shooting: Virtual vigil for victims due to Covid-19

A policewoman and two frontline coronavirus workers were among the 18 victims who died.

Elderly thrilled with pension deliveries

Nguyen Dac Tuu, 76, of Nguyen Trai Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi, was very happy when his pension for April and May was brought to him at home.

Vietnamese photographer claims best photo of #Sport2020

Local photographer @tuan1368 has been named as the overall winner of the #Sport2020 contest to find the world’s best sports photo, as launched by app Agora.

Digital economy expected to increase labour productivity

Vietnam needed to invest in the digital economy and seize the opportunities it provided to improve labour productivity.

Film companies postpone work on new projects until social distancing period ends

Vietnamese film companies have postponed work on new projects due to the Covid-19 outbreak. 

Coronavirus: Hope as Italy records first fall in active virus cases

The small but symbolic fall is a "positive development" in the fight against the virus, officials say.

Animal feed supply sparks concern about pork shortage

CP Vietnam, the largest animal husbandry company, says that animal feed supply could run out by the end of May.

Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests

One governor says it would be "incredibly appreciated" if the White House helped rein in protesters.

Agricultural land tax exemption policy proposed to be extended to 2025

The Government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly to extend the agricultural land tax exemption policy to the end of 2025 to support farmers and encourage the development of agriculture.

 

French tourist features Vietnamese beauty through paintings

A French tourist has introduced his paintings about the beauty of Vietnamese people and nature on his Facebook account.

Saigon Children to organise online race to raise fund for disadvantaged children

The UK organisation Saigon Children’s Charity is organising The Virtual Steps Challenge 2020, an online race where people from around the world can track their steps as they run, walk or exercise to compete to raise money for children

Support for people affected by COVID-19 pandemic

An outpouring of support has been shown for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic across the country, including providing free rice for underprivileged people and supporting poor teachers and students.

COVID-19: Minority people get gifts from ‘rice ATMs’

Like in the midland or lowland regions, ‘Rice ATMs’ have also been set up in mountainous areas to share difficulties with local minority people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.