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.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs voices of U.K deporting 27 Vietnamese
Vice Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Doan Khac Viet said the reception of Vietnamese nationals returning from the UK has been carried out on the basis of the Vietnam-UK agreements.
‘Infection rate in Ha Nam is very fast,’ Health Minister warns
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long on Thursday warned of a very fast Covid-19 infection rate in Ha Nam province following the detection of the new local patient.
Vietnam News Today (April 30): Vietnam-China joint patrol in Tonkin Gulf ends
Vietnam News Today (April 30) features headlines include Vietnam slams China’s East Sea fishing ban, Vietnam-China joint patrol in Tonkin Gulf ends, Vietnam, Costa Rica discuss boosting ties, and Covid-19 updates.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 30): Domestically transmitted cases reported
Vietnam records first community transmitted cases after nearly a month, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam opposes China's unilateral fishing ban that starts from May 1
Vietnam rejects China's ban on fishing beginning May 1, 2021 in waters that include part of the Gulf of Tonkin and Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago in the Bien Dong Sea (internationally called South China Sea).
95 percent of Vietnam’s population follow religions and beliefs
Despite its acknowledgement, the United States’ 2021 annual report on religious freedom is yet to assess the situation in Vietnam in an objective manner, said Doan Khac Viet, deputy spokesperson for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Storm-resilient houses built for poor families
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the People's Committees of Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, and Quang Ngai provinces, have completed the repair and reinforcement of storm-resilient features for more than 3,323 damaged houses.
Tourists book tickets for holidays despite Covid-19 pandemic
Famous tourist destinations are expected to be crowded despite Covid-19 warnings, according to the booking data from leading travel firms.
Teachers at Mekong Delta prioritized for Covid-19 vaccine
Teachers working at border provinces are listed as prioritized group in Dong Thap’s ongoing second round of Covid-19 vaccination.
WHO: Vietnam needs to remain alert against Covid-19
The World Health Organization has advised Vietnam to remain alert for Covid19 outbreaks despite the recent absence of community transmissions and an ongoing vaccination campaign.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 29): Steering committee for COVID-19 vaccination safety debuts
A steering committee for COVID-19 vaccination safety debuted at a video conference in Hanoi on April 28 that was connected to 63 cities and provinces nationwide.
Vietnam News Today (April 29): Voters to choose 500 out of 868 candidates for 15th NA
Vietnam News Today (April 29) features headlines include voters to choose 500 out of 868 candidates for 15th NA, UNSC Adopts First Resolution Spearheaded by Viet Nam, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son to visit Russia, President attends ceremony marking International Labour Day.
World breaking news today (April 29): First lady hosts virtual guests for Biden address to congress
World breaking news today (April 29): First lady hosts virtual guests for Biden address to congress. Meanwhile, Biden to announce new CDC mask guidance, EU says Russia, China sow jab disinformation, and gold price also make headlines today.
Vietnam to spend $520 bln from state budget for Covid-19 vaccines
Part of a sum saved from last year's budget expenditure will be used to purchase Covid-19 vaccines, as approved by the parliament.
Health Ministry calls for restricting gathering during upcoming national holidays
The Health Ministry called residents for limiting to gather at public spaces during the upcoming national holidays amidst the rising Covid-19 threats.
'Vietnam is highly vulnerable to new Covid-19 outbreak,' Deputy PM says
Vietnam is running a very high risk of a new Covid-19 outbreak triggered by either imported or local sources, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam says.
Deputy PM sends message to 77th Session of UNESCAP
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on April 27 sent a video message to the 77th Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) at the invitation of A.S.Alisjahbana, UN Under-Secretary-General, and UNESCAP Executive Secretary.
Hanoi halts festive activities and Walking Street to shield against Covid-19
Hanoi Party Committee on Tuesday tasked all districts to comprehensively activate the anti-pandemic system, ensuring absolute safety during upcoming holidays and election.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 28): Hanoi, Hai Duong reinforce COVID-19 prevention efforts
Authorities of Hanoi capital city and the northern province of Hai Duong have asked relevant agencies and people to strengthen efforts in COVID-19 prevention and control, amid complicated developments of the pandemic in surrounding countries.
