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Vietnam receives 1.2 million more Pfizer vaccine doses from US

A batch of more than 1.2 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine donated by the US and channeled through the COVAX Facility arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on November 7.

Younger generation show off patriotism

During the war, young people showed their undying love for the Fatherland, and were ready to sacrifice their lives for national independence. Nowadays, young people have found another way to show their love in small ways.

Coronavirus spreading in New York like 'a bullet train'

As New York's governor predicts thousands of deaths, President Trump hopes to reopen the US by Easter.

Vietnamese students contribute nearly $1bn to US economy

Student numbers continue to increase, according to "Open Doors" report from Institute of International Education(IIE).

Countries concerned about East Sea situation

France, Germany and the UK on August 29 released a joint statement expressing their concern about the situation in the East Sea which they said could lead to insecurity and instability in the region.

 

Vietnam's Deputy PM seeks end to US weapons embargo

 The possibility that the US may remove the embargo on the sales of weapons to Vietnam is an expected step in the normalisation process between the two countries, one official has said.

US grants immigrant visas to same-sex couples in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US Consulate General in HCM City has announced that legal same-sex couples that satisfy required criteria will be granted immigrant visas in the same manner as other cases.

Four women athletes to train in the US

 Four young runners of the national athletic team will leave for a four-month training period in the US in early May.

Big opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in USA, Chile

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is making hectic preparations to boost exports to the US market, its biggest trade partner, and to Chile, which is considered the entrance gate to Latin America.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 26/11

 First private Vietnamese investment project in US; Dunkin' Donuts enters Vietnam; Over US$1.4billion for central region expressway; November CPI kept at low level; Gold prices hit record low

Children hospitalised for quinvaxem reactions

More than 300 children in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are recovering from reactions to a combined Quinvaxem vaccination, reported the provincial Preventive Medicine Centre.

Vietnam asks Australia and US for spying explanation

 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Luong Thanh Nghi has told a November 7 press briefing in Hanoi Vietnam is deeply concerned by allegations concerning Australian and US espionage operations.

First Vietnamese movie released in entire US

 VietNamNet Bridge - "House in the Alley" is the first Vietnamese movie to be released in the entire U.S. territory by an American film distributor. The Vietnamese horror film by director Le Van Kiet had the premiere in California, USA this week.

Quang Liem wins two championship titles in Missouri

The chess team of Webster University won overwhelmingly in the Missouri State Chess Championship 2013, with three championship titles, including Le Quang Liem’s championships in rapid and blitz chess.

Three top spending countries when traveling in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The U.S., South Korea and Australia are the countries with the highest contribution to the tourism industry in Vietnam.

US Group to join the “Island King” to build $7.5bil casino

 VietNamNet Bridge - ISC Group Corporation (U.S.) and partners of Tuan Chau Group have come to Quang Ninh to find investment opportunities in the Van Don Administrative - Economic Zone.

S.Korean firm’s managers denounced for beating workers

 Workers at South Korean-financed Wondo Vina Garment Factory in Tien Giang Province's Cho Gao District have denounced the firm’s human resources managers for beating some of their fellow workers.

Viettel to invest in the U.S.

VietNamNet Bridge - This is the first time the Military Telecom Corporation (Viettel) will invest in a developed country.

Boston marathon bombs suspect captured

The teenage suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is in custody after being found hiding in a boat in a suburban homeowner's backyard.

14 bodies recovered after Texas blast

Two days after a massive fertilizer plant fire and explosion leveled parts of their town and killed 14 people, began moving into recovery mode Friday after investigators announced they had nearly finished search and rescue efforts.