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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 20): Vietnam Makes Steady Progress in Innovation
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 20): Vietnam makes steady progress in innovation, says UN official; Deputy PM visits Venezuela, aiming to deepen friendship; Global leading retailers to sound out market opportunities in Vietnam; Localities get ready for fourth FDI boom.
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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 19): Vietnam, UK Sign New Agreement on Illegal Migration
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 19): Vietnam, UK sign new agreement on illegal migration; Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang begins Venezuela visit; Domestic retailers eye export-quality products; Party, State leaders commemorate Hung Kings - nation’s founders.
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Czech Senate President Proposes Opening Hanoi - Prague Flight Soon
The opening of direct flights will enhance the effectiveness of developing the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic in many fields, and serving the needs of 100,000 Vietnames peoplee in here, and nearly 160,000 Vietnamese living in Central and Eastern European countries.
Vietnam News Today (May 10): PM promises voters to work hard for stronger national development
Vietnam News Today (May 10) features headlines include PM promises voters to work hard for stronger national development, PM inspects border control in southern border province, Party General Secretary meets voters in Hanoi.
Leaders meet voters, promising to work hard for national development
Candidates running for seats in the 15th National Assembly (NA) have pledged to work hard to promote the country’s achievements and overcome difficulties to spur national development.
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (May 9): 93 new cases in the last 24 hours
With the Covid-19 outbreak worsening, mass testing of the population is the only way to detect infections, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has said.
Vietnam's Foreign Minister: Multilateral cooperation plays key role amid current global challenges
Multilateral cooperation plays a key role amid the current global challenges, including arms race, terrorism, trans-national crime, climate change and COVID-19 pandemic, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.
Vietnam News Today (May 8): PM names four challenges facing Viet Nam
Vietnam News Today (May 8) features headlines include PM names four challenges facing Viet Nam, Early voting to be held inTruong Sa district, Vietnam attends virtual 34th ASEAN-US Dialogue, Covid-19 updates.
Hanoi to offer free Covid-19 vaccination to residents aged 18-65
The move aims to cover 95% of vulnerable individuals in the city over the next two years, according to city leaders
Health Minister: Covid-19 situation very alarming
The current wave is more complicated and contagious than previous ones, given multiple epicenters, infection sources and mutated variants.
Health Minister: Mass Covid-19 testing vital
Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long on May 7 said mass testing was the only way to detect Covid-19 cases early
Vietnam News Today (May 8): PM demands appropriate responses to COVID-19
Vietnam News Today (May 8) features headlines include Bui Van Nghiem assigned as Secretary of Vinh Long Provincial Party Committee, HCMC supports Vientiane, Phnom Penh in COVID-19 control, Vietnam expects stronger defence ties with Cambodia.
“Covid-19 outbreak in Hanoi frontline hospital may be caused by cross-infection”
Experts said that the latest coronavirus outbreak in the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases may be due to the cross-infection caused by negligent infection control.
More hospitals in lockdown as Covid-19 outbreak worsens
A string of hospitals in northern province are put under lockdown following the detection of new coronavirus cases.
Authorities remind foreigners to adhere to 5K message
Despite the language barrier, the functional forces in Hanoi still make efforts to use translation apps to remind foreigners to wear face masks in public spaces.
Voters’ highest responsibility is thoroughly understanding candidates they elect
Prior to the election day of Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure, Vietnam Times Magazine had an interview with the NA General Secretary, Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong on the preparation for the important event as well as his personal thoughts after nearly one month of assuming the new position.
Vietnam News Today (May 7): Vietnam treasures traditional relations with Cuba: Party leader
Vietnam News Today (May 7) features headlines include Vietnam treasures traditional relations with Cuba: Party leader, Vietnam sends condolences to Mexico over subway overpass collapse, Vietnamese, Canadian and Lao defence ministers hold phone talks.
Health Minister gets Covid-19 vaccine shot
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long and four Deputy Ministers are given the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine Thursday morning.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 7): 61 cases documented in the last 24 hours
Vietnam recorded 61 new cases of COVID-19 during the last 24 hours, including 57 locally infected cases and four imported, according to the Health Ministry.
‘New approach in Covid-19 fight is necessary, PM says
Vietnam should change its anti-pandemic motto from defense to proactive fight, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated.
More parlors, sports facilities closed down in Hanoi
All massage, beauty parlors, cinemas, gymnasiums, and stadiums in Hanoi will be suspended starting May 5 to curb the future spread of the novel coronavirus.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 6): Hanoi hospital becomes latest COVID-19 hotspot in Vietnam
The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi has become the nation’s latest coronavirus hotspot following the detection of an additional 14 cases on May 5.
“Those bringing foreign experts into Vietnam must ensure safety and efficiency”
Vietnam doesn't ban foreign experts from entering the country, but it must ensure safety and efficiency, said the representative of the Health Ministry at the regular Government press conference held on the afternoon of May 5.
