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Chinese man recovers from coronavirus

A Chinese man will be discharged from hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of February 12 after a time struggling with the coronavirus.

Basic factors of e-Government must be completed this year: PM

Factors that form the foundation of an e-Government must be completed in 2020, which is one of the tasks in e-Government building for the year, according to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam chairs meeting of ASEAN Committee in Geneva in WTO

The Permanent Representative of Vietnam in Geneva, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai on February 11 chaired a meeting of the ASEAN Committee in Geneva (ACG) in the WTO, the first in her capacity as the new head of the committee.

Investment in Vietnam-based start-ups grows sharply in 2019

Investment in Vietnam-based start-ups grew sharply in 2019, according to Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm Cento Ventures.

Australia fires: 113 animal species 'need emergency help'

Koalas along with birds, fish and frogs need the most help after Australia's fires, says a report.

Coronavirus: UK businessman linked to virus cases speaks out

Steve Walsh, linked to 11 cases in the UK, France and Majorca, says his thoughts are with other patients.

Traders, exporters advised not to transport produce to northern border gates

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has asked local exporters to suspend the transport of farm produce to the northern border gates.

Cong Phuong listed in Top 6 players to watch during AFC Cup 2020

HCM City FC forward Nguyen Cong Phuong has been named among the six players to look out for during the group stages in the ASEAN Zone of the upcoming AFC Cup 2020, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Nguyen An awarded bronze medal at Balkan Exhibition 2020

Local photographer Nguyen An enjoyed success at the recent fifth Balkan Exhibition 2020 by winning a bronze medal, in addition to receiving three honourable diplomas.

Face masks in demand amongst Hanoians to prevent spread of nCoV

At Dong Xuan Knitting stores throughout Hanoi, crowds of people have been seen queueing up in recent days as they try to purchase face masks to combat the novel coronavirus (nCoV) epidemic.

Vitamin C not a cure-all to prevent coronavirus: experts

Along with face masks, demand for vitamin C supplements has soared due to fears of the coronavirus, but doctors have warned overdoing it may cause severe health problems.

Hanoi to build Vinh Tuy Bridge 2

The Government has approved the construction of Vinh Tuy Bridge 2 spanning the Hong (Red) River in Hanoi with investment of more than VND2.5 trillion (US$108.7 million) sourced from the city’s budget.

Textbook changes to shake up schools

Provincial Departments of Education and Training will soon decide what set of textbooks are used for first graders in their province.

Exhibition displays art made from old cloth

Artist Vo Tran Chau's largest solo exhibition will open in HCM City on February 14.

Universities make, distribute hand sanitisers to students, staff

Lecturers and students at many universities in HCM City and elsewhere are making hand sanitisers and giving them for free to staff and students amid the public health emergency caused by the new strain of coronavirus.

 

Second round of Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants launched

The second and final round of the Aus4Innovation Partnership Grants kicked off on February 11, with total financial support of 2.32 million AUD available.

Musicians release songs praising love to celebrate Valentine's Day

Several Vietnamese musicians have recently released new music videos and CD reflecting faces of love to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Thua Thien-Hue: No nCoV infection 14 days after visit of Diamond Princess cruise

The People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on February 11 said there is no infection with NCoV in the province during 14 days after the arrival of Diamond Princess cruise ship at Chan May port on January 27.

Qatari Embassy supports Vietnamese watermelon farmers

The Embassy of Qatar has purchased four tonnes of watermelon to help farmers in Vietnam’s central region, said the embassy on February 10.

HCM City sets up pilot operation centres for smart health, education

HCM City on Tuesday launched a trial model of an operation centre each for smart health and education as part of its project to turn into a smart city.