Janet Dang

Bachelor degree in International Communication in Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Young writer with concern for foreign and national affairs
Having passion for media and contribution to human development.

For Janet Dang's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai released after 2 days on bail

13/08/2020 07:35

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul, was free on bail Wednesday and received a hero's welcome upon his return to his paper, Apple Daily.

The happiness of recovered COVID-19 patients as donating blood plasma

12/08/2020 23:15

"I am happy to do this" shared Ms. Kelly Michelle Koch (The 83), who had recovered from Covid-19, during a blood donation registration session at the Central Hospital for Tropical Disease on the morning of August 12, according to VOV.

Covid-19 in Vietnan: Creative way to relieve ear ache from extensive facemask wearing

11/08/2020 15:43

Acknowledging such challenges that Vietnamese medics are facing, a volunteer "Knitting team" has been found manually crocheting "ear guards" or "fake ears" made by wool to present the frontline doctors and medical staff in Danang city.

China imposes sanctions on 11 US officials over Hong Kong related tensions

11/08/2020 07:58

China imposed sanctions on Rubio, Cruz, and other US citizens including legislators on Monday over the US's moves towards Hong Kong.

Vietnamese Banh Mi hits 7-Eleven's shelves now in Japan

11/08/2020 07:45

Vietnamese iconic Banh My is now sold in a chain of convenience stores in Japan, costing US$ 3.38 per loaf, an affordable price for a foreign cuisine in Japan.

Top Vietnam's destinations win Travelers’ Choice Awards 2020 of TripAdvisor

11/08/2020 07:17

Hoi An, Da Nang, Phu Quoc,.. have been recently named in high rankings voted by travelers in the US online booking website TripAdvisor. The awards range from different criteria and categories.

Danang C Hospital reopened after two weeks of lockdown

09/08/2020 13:58

At 0.00 August 8, C Hospital in Danang city ended 2 weeks of lockdown after the hospital is said to be clear of infection. The hospital now has been reopened to the public.

WHO warned the risk of "vaccine nationalism"

08/08/2020 07:33

The World Health Organization has opposed to “vaccine nationalism”, warning the status quo of rich countries to grab the treatments by themselves.

Asian rice market: Vietnam pushes the peak of export price

07/08/2020 14:42

According to Reuters, the Asian rice market this week witnessed some fluctuation. Decreased Vietnam rice supplies led to the rise of export price to a near two-month peak this week.

Vingroup reports a 60% drop in earnings after relinquishing control of major retail chain

05/08/2020 16:26

Billionaire-led Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup's profit after taxes came in at $58.3 million in the first half of the year, dropping 60% after the retail chain focused more on its motor vehicle and smartphone businesses.

Chinese media decries US's forced buy TikTok "theft"

05/08/2020 11:18

Chinese media responded fiercely against the US move to ban TikTok and called this as a robbery.

Deadly explosion in Beirut shocks the world, Trump said it “looks like a terrible attack”

05/08/2020 09:57

A large blast rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday at 6:07 p.m. after a major fire broke out near the city's port, killing at least 78 people and injuring more than 4,000 others

98 Indians died after drinking bootleg alcohol

04/08/2020 07:26

August 2, the number of Indians died of bootleg alcohol at Punjab, Northern India, has risen to 98.

Transparent face masks become hot trend

04/08/2020 07:21

Due to COVID-19, masks become a must for people in public, and a transparent one has turned to a hot and fashinable trend.

TikTok is unlikely to survie in the US

03/08/2020 14:26

After President Donald Trump's statement on Friday to ban TikTok in the United States, ByteDance, the popular short-video app's owner, offered to sell its operation.

Water lilies in Vietnam's Southwest pose a tranquil painting of nature

03/08/2020 11:01

The scenes of women collecting and washing water lilies in the riverside along the Southwest area of Vietnam captured by Pham Huy Trung were depicted as beautiful as a painting of nature.

EVFTA - a significant boost to Vietnam's economy 2

02/08/2020 08:53

The EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which officially entered into force starting from August 1 is expected to be a significant impetus for Vietnam's exports to the EU, the second-largest import market in the world.

Top Vietnam attractions become deserted due to COVID-19 outbreak

01/08/2020 19:00

After Danang witnesses COVID-19 emerges again, a number of famous attractions have implemented cut-down tourists' plans.

Gold Price Today August 1: continues to ascend after minor drop

01/08/2020 09:18

Today on 1/8, gold prices in Asian market reversed to go up in the last trading session of July, recording the best month of increase in more than 8 years.