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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.
Hanoi, Da Nang schools switch to distance learning over coronavirus fears
Educational institutions in Hanoi and Da Nang will be closed starting May 4, with classes going online instead amid rising Covid-19 concerns
Health Ministry calls for extension of 14-day Covid quarantine period
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent message stating that people who have completed their 14-day quarantine and tested negative for Covid-19 twice will not be allowed to leave quarantine facilities after just the 14-day period
Uncle Ho's iconic image adorns Vietnamese banknotes for over 70 years
It is said by Ho Trong Minh, an artist who has had the honor of drawing a Vietnamese banknote, that there are only two people who have had their direct portraits drawn on banknotes still alive: Vietnam's President Ho Chi Minh and the UK's Queen Elizabeth ll.
Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam succeeds in fulfilling UN Security Council Presidency
Vietnam News Today (May 4) features headlines include Vietnam succeeds in fulfilling UN Security Council Presidency, PM reprimands localities for lax management of COVID-19 rules, Viet Nam confirms 10 COVID-19 community infection cases
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 4): 21 new cases in the last 24 hours
Vietnam has recorded 21 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.
Schools switch to online learning amidst Covid-19 surge
Educational institutions of all levels are turning to distance learning to avoid possible exposure as new coronavirus cases have been scattering across Vietnam.
Vietnam News Today (May 3): Foreign partners help to lay foundations for Vietnam’s rise
Vietnam News Today (May 3) features headlines include foreign partners help to lay foundations for Vietnam’s rise, Ambassador reviews Vietnam's month-long UNSC Presidency, April industrial production expands 24.1% and Covid-19 updates.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 3): MOH advises to close nationwide bars & KTVs
Localities were asked to consider halting some non-essential services such as bars, KTVs, discotheques, internet games due to COVID-19 high risk of spreading.
Covid-19 field hospital set up in Ha Nam at ‘lightning speed’
A makeshift hospital in the northern province was built within 24 hours and is ready to admit and treat coronavirus patients.
Vietnam keen to follow path of righteous diplomacy at UNSC
Vietnam successfully assumed the role of President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) over the last month, a position that it has held for the second time during its non-permanent UNSC membership during the 2020 - 2021 period. To mark the occasion, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN, granted an exclusive interview to VOV correspondents, shedding light on Vietnamese success during its UNSC Presidency.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 2): 14 more Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
The Ministry of Health confirmed 14 new Covid-19 patients in the last 24 hours - three community transmission cases, and 11 imported ones.
Vietnam News Today (May 2): PM requires Finance Ministry to reform mindset on policy building
Vietnam News Today (May 2) features headlines include PM requires Finance Ministry to reform mindset on policy building, Gov’t chief demands highest efforts in COVID-19 fight, Vietnam reinforces ties with Canadian province, Vietnam assists Laos in COVID-19 fight.
President demands maximum efforts to sustain anti-COVID-19 achievements
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspected anti-COVID-19 efforts in the central city of Da Nang on April 30, requesting the entire health sector to maximise efforts to maintain the obtained achievements in the coronavirus combat.
Former Deputy PM remembers "bones and blood" sacrifice of Vietnamese people
Former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan says the joy of reunification was born out of "bones and blood of Vietnamese men and women"
Vietnam's peacekeepers overcome difficulties to accomplish mission
Medical staff in Field Hospital Level 2 No. 3 in South Sudan have accomplished their international peacekeeping mission
Vietnam News Today (May 1): Quang Tri: Flag-raising ceremony held to mark Reunification Day
Vietnam News Today (May 1): Quang Tri features healdines include Flag-raising ceremony held to mark Reunification Day. Meanwhile, Vietnam reaches new milestone in diplomacy, Vietnam, Hong Kong foster collaboration, PM convenes urgent meeting on Covid-19.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 1): No new community cases confirmed
No further domestic cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Vietnam. However, risk of transmission remains high, especially with people set to return to the cities after May 1 holiday.m
Vietnam well-prepared for 30,000-Covid-case scenario
The Government has tasked Health Ministry to supervise all Covid-19 treatment facilities, making sure there are enough medical supplies and equipment to cover 30,000 Covid-19 patients.
Experts impressed by Vietnam’s renewable energy adoption
The expansion of Vietnam’s wind and solar farms is proving to be crucial in continuing to power economic growth, according to the Financial Times of the UK.
Hanoi raises Covid-19 warning to highest level amidst national holidays
Hanoi People’s Committee on Thursday asks to raise the pandemic warning level to the highest following the new resurgence in nearby Ha Nam province. Entertainment facilities are temporarily closed.
