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Dien Bien Phu Victory - A Proud Example of Vietnam's Military Might
Seventy years ago, the Vietnamese army and people achieved the Dien Bien Phu Victory which “resounded throughout the five continents and was world-shaking” under the leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, led by President Ho Chi Minh, bringing an end to the nine-year resistance war against French colonialism.
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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 23): HCM City Travel Firms Gear Up For Summer Peak
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 23): US chip giant NVIDIA keen to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam; Algerian Ambassador receives friendship insignia; Vietnam, Malaysia foster education cooperation; HCM City travel firms gear up for summer peak.
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Côte d'Ivoire and Vietnam to Enhance Bilateral Relations
From April 17-18, the third political consultation between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and Côte d'Ivoire took place and co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire Wautabouna Ouattara.
PM asks for prompt solutions to ineffective, stagnant industry-trade projects
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting of standing Cabinet members in Hanoi on March 3 to seek solutions to stagnant and ineffective projects of the industry and trade sector.
Vietnam gains three ranking rise in global soft power thanks to successful COVID-19 fight
Vietnam rose three places to 47th out of 100 in the Global Soft Power Index ranking, which is based on its achievement against COVID-19.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (March 4): No new cases in the morning
On this morning, the Ministry of Health did not record any positive cases of COVID-19. The total number of community infections over the past month stays at 873.
Hai Duong residents cheer for social distancing removal
Many youngsters in personal protective gear eagerly wave the national flags, shouting out cheerfully "Hai Duong wins over the pandemic". 7 provinces in Hai Duong have the social distancing order removed starting March 3.
Vietnam prioritizes pandemic-hit localities for COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19-struck cities and provinces, including Hai Duong – Vietnam current’s biggest hotspot – will get innoculation priority as soon as the first batches of COVID-19 vaccine arrive.
Vietnam’s new policies take effect in March
The new regulations are on compulsory civil liability issuance, jobs subject to early retirement, and dimensional poverty line for 2022-2025.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (March 3): 3 new imported cases, Van Don airport reopens on March 3
The Ministry of Transport has decided to allow Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh reopen from 6:01am on March 3 after the COVID-19 pandemic has been put under control in the locality and the airport is safe to transport passengers.
Vietnam News Today (March 3): Vietnam extends congratulations to Bosnia and Herzegovina on National Day
Vietnam News Today (March 3) features headlines include Vietnam extends congratulations to Bosnia and Herzegovina on National Day, PM Phuc chairs cabinet meeting, Vietnam, Cuba hold sixth political consultation, COVID-19 updates.
Vietnam saved the life of the most critical COVID-19 patient
On the morning of March 1, the National Steering Committee for the Prevention and Control of Covid-19 announced that 1,876 patients had recovered, while the most critical patient was saved life.
Vietnam News Today (March 2): Da Nang set to become a special-class city
Vietnam News Today (March 2) features headlines include Da Nang set to become a special-class city, fresh policies take effect in March, Viet Nam begins national economic census, COVID-19 updates.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (March 2): Hanoi to allow operation of restaurants
Restaurants in Hanoi will be allowed to re-open under certain requirements from 0:00 on March 2, heard at a meeting of the capital COVID-19 prevention and control steering committee on March 1.
Vietnam shows quick and effective response to the third wave of coronavirus
On January, the third wave of coronavirus began when local infection cases were detected in Hai Duong’s Chi Linh City and Quang Ninh-based Van Don International Airport. Once again, Vietnam has shown its effectiveness in the fight against the new Covid outbreak.
Vietnam contributes to WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, led a delegation participating in WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies, which was recently held in an online format.
No fresh COVID-19 infections recorded on early March 1, 1,876 recoveries
The Ministry of Health confirmed no new locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases on the morning of March 1, keeping the national tally at 2,448, while the total recoveries hit 1,876 in total after a further 32 coronavirus patients were declared free from the virus one day earlier.
Four newborns rescued by Vietnamese police in China baby trafficking ring
The Hanoi Police rescued four newborns who were to be trafficked to China on February 26, breaking a large baby trafficking ring in Cao Bang, involving local and foreign smugglers who allegedly sold newborn babies in China.
Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine to be priced under US $2.6
The indigenous Covivac vaccine is expected to be less than US $2.6 (VND 60,000) per dose, a reasonable price for all Vietnamese residents.
Hanoi students to return schools next Tuesday
Over two million students in Hanoi would come back school on March 2, about an extended one-month Tet break and online classes due to Covid-19.
Vietnam News Today (Feb 28): Leaders show gratitude to healthcare workers on Vietnamese Doctors’ Day
Vietnam News Today (Feb 28) features headlines include leaders show gratitude to healthcare workers on Vietnamese Doctors’ Day, Politburo holds meeting with former Party officials, Congratulations to new leaders of African Union and COVID-19 updates.
Over 80% of Vietnamese patients with mild symptoms recover after one week
According to The Ministry of Health's statistics, over 80% of patients with mild symptoms such as cough, fever and fatigue have had quick and stable recovery on their own after one week.
Hanoians to be granted free annual universal medical checkup
All Hanoians will get a free medical checkup at least once a year starting March, the municipal chief said on Thursday.
