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Rare, endangered animals handed over to authorities

Men in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh have voluntarily handed over a pangolin and red-shanked douc langur, rare and precious animals, to the provincial forest management department.

Song from Green Eyes youth group highlights impact of waste on environment

A group of students called Green Eyes has created a video about the problem of waste and its environmental impact.

State-owned banks told to sacrifice profits to support businesses

Deputy Governor of the State Bank Dao Minh Tu said at a conference between the Prime Minister and ministries’ leaders that state-owned banks will have to sacrifice 30-40 percent of profit to help businesses cope with Covid-19.

Will Vietnam issue oil bonds?

Some experts have suggested issuing oil bonds to store oil and petroleum products as oil prices now are low.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 26

Discount programmes launched by supermarkets after end of lockdown

Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?

The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced.

Coronavirus: Immunity passports ‘could increase virus spread’

No evidence people who develop antibodies after recovering are protected against a second infection.

HCM City to receive nearly 10,000 Vietnamese nationals from abroad

HCM City authorities are preparing to receive around 10,000 Vietnamese from Covid-19-affected countries.

Close to 5 million local workers affected by COVID-19 pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused approximately 5 million workers to either lose their jobs or stop work until further notice, therefore bringing the number of employed people during Q1 to a ten-year record low.

Restaurants implement measures to combat COVID-19

With the opening of eateries and cafes in Hanoi, many establishments have set out a range of policies aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Students submit heartfelt sketches to mark COVID-19 fight

An array of fantastic artworks made by students have been entered into a drawing contest launched by the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, with lots of the pieces proving to be a heartwarming sight for viewers.

VN automobile sales fall to 5-year low

Car sales have dropped to a 5-year low and may continue to slide if the pandemic persists.

Coronavirus: Some states begin to reopen as US death toll passes 50,000

Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska lift some restrictions despite warnings that it may be too soon.

Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000

The sombre milestone is reached with 2.8 million infections, Johns Hopkins University figures say.

Restart the economy, while keeping clear of COVID-19: PM's Decree 19

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Saturday issued a new set of guidelines on measures to keep the country clear of COVID-19 while its economy restarts after strict social distancing measures were relaxed.

Period of extreme weather conditions kills five in northern mountainous region

A series of floods and landslides triggered by a period of torrential rain over the past few days has left five people dead, with one person missing and a further 25 people injured in mountainous regions situated in the north on April 25.

Demolition work to continue at 8B Le Truc building

The second phase of the demolition of illegally constructed floors of a building at 8B Le Truc Street in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, is expected to start on May 15.

Digital economy expected to add 30% to GDP by 2030

The country wants to raise the digital economy’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) to 20 per cent by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030.

Truong Sa soldiers perform in COVID-19 music video

Some 200 people, including soldiers stationed on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, health workers and artists have performed together in a music video entitled Tu Hao Viet Nam (Proud of Vietnam).