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Measures sought to minimise drought's impact on rice production

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has called on provinces in the south-central coastal and Central Highlands regions to take measures to minimise the impacts of drought on summer-autumn crops.

 

New history and geography book on Vietnam released

A book on the history and geography of Vietnam compiled by researcher Nguyen Dinh Dau has just been released to celebrate his 100th birthday.

 

Screening of film about folk stories postponed until early next year

Trang Ti (Child Master), a film about Vietnamese folk stories, will be postponed until February next year due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the producer Studio68 has announced.

 

Samsung engineers to be put under close medical supervision

A plan to closely supervise 700 South Korean engineers sent to work at Samsung Display's factory in Bac Ninh had been set up, according to the director of the provincial health department To Thi Mai Hoa on Sunday.

 

In Vietnam, wearing face masks in public becomes compulsory

As from March 16, 2020, Vietnam requires all Vietnamese citizens as well as foreign citizens in Vietnam to wear face masks in public places where there are many people, such as supermarkets, airports, bus terminals or public transport.

 

FAQs on travelling to Vietnam during the coronavirus pandemic

As the novel coronavirus pandemic spreads and impacts the entire planet, many countries have issued entry and travel restrictions, including Vietnam.

Rosy signs show bright prospect for rice export

Vietnam is enjoying strong growth in both rice export volume and value, and more export chances are still ahead as some FTAs have come into force and consumers around the globe are boosting purchase to ensure food security.

HCMC closes entertainment venues amid COVID-19 outbreak

Starting from 18:00 on March 18 to the end of March, all entertainment establishments in Ho Chi Minh City were ordered to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Will used luxury cars be offered at reasonable prices in Vietnam?

With preferential tariffs beginning in 2020, used luxury cars from CPTPP-member countries will be available in Vietnam.

Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health

Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

Rate cuts: US goes to almost zero and launches huge stimulus programme

The move to combat the impact of coronavirus is a co-ordinated action with Europe, Japan and Canada.

Mekong Delta faces severe saltwater intrusion in March

The Mekong Delta region has been badly hit by saltwater intrusion. Experts have warned that the region will have to suffer prolonged drought and saline intrusion during the rest of this year’s dry season.

Coronavirus: Nigerian celebrities wear blinged-up masks

They don jewelled masks on the red carpet and add #CoronaVirusFashion to social media posts.

Coronavirus: Louis Vuitton owner to start making hand sanitiser

Luxury goods firm LVMH will make disinfectant gels in France as demand soars during virus pandemic.

Coronavirus: EU states record highest one-day death toll

Italy, Spain and France all report grim new figures for fatalities from the coronavirus.

Museum boosts preservation of national treasures

Currently, 140 of 164 recognised national treasures are being preserved and displayed in museums nationwide, while the remainder are located in monuments and religious facilities. 

Mekong Delta, southern islands are new domestic tourism hotspots

The Mekong Delta and southern islands like Phu Quoc and Con Dao are dominating domestic tour bookings as COVID-19 cases rise elsewhere in Vietnam.

Which investors are pouring money into agriculture?

Tran Ba Duong, a member of top 10 stock billionaire, president of Thaco, an automobile manufacturer, has joined hands with the ‘King of Catfish’ Duong Ngoc Minh, president of Hung Vuong Group (HVG).

Wooden sculptures play key roles in life and death

The province's Bahnar and Jrai ethnic groups' Pơ Thi or Bỏ Mả ceremony is held one to three years after someone dies to ask for the dead's permission to let the living move the corpse to a new tomb.

Painting collections feature aspects of Vietnamese cultural beauty

Artworks created by Vietnamese painters which feature the Lunar Year of the Rat, sightseeing spots in the central region, and local delicacies such as Banh Mi have drawn the attention of many internet users.