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Vietnamese Expats in Australia Stay Optimistic Amid New Omicron Wave

10:16 | 09/02/2022

Many Vietnamese international students in Australia express their struggles because the new Coronavirus strains.

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 16): Aviation Authority Seeks to Resume Regular Flights to Europe

22:59 | 15/01/2022

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 16): Vietnam records 16,305 new Covid cases, 17 new Omicron cases in HCMC; Vietnam set to have 28 airports by 2030; Aviation authority seeks to resume regular flights to Europe; Hanoi supermarkets prepare goods for Lunar New Year holiday.

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 1): CAAV Orders Drastic Measures to Prevent Omicron Spreading

00:11 | 01/01/2022

Vietnam News Today (Jan. 1): Vietnam confirms 14 more Omicron cases; Foreign investors maintain optimistic outlook for Vietnam’s growth; No fireworks display, large gatherings on New Year’s Eve; CAAV orders drastic measures to prevent Omicron spreading.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 29): Hanoi Allows Foreign Arrivals to Self-isolate

23:54 | 28/12/2021

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 29): Vietnam records 14,421 new local Covid-19 cases; Vietnam, Cuba to augment cooperation across the board; Hanoi allows foreign arrivals to self-isolate; Vietnam confirms first case of Omicron variant infection.

Hanoi City to Quarantines Passengers from Omicron-hit Countries

16:24 | 28/12/2021

Passengers arriving in Hanoi on flights from countries with the Omicron variant detected have to quarantine regardless of their vaccination or recovery status, the city government has mandated.

WHO Recommends for Vietnam to Prepare for Omicron

08:16 | 25/12/2021

WHO pledges support for Vietnam's safe living with COVID-19

Vietnam News Today (December 25): Vietnam Targets Five Million Foreign Visitors Next Year

08:14 | 25/12/2021

Vietnam News Today (December 25): Vietnam reports 16,142 more domestic Covid-19 cases; Vietnam tightens immigration control over Omicron; Vietnam targets five million foreign visitors next year; Impressive reversal seen in import-export activities in 2021.

Vietnam News Today (December 20): Vietnam’s Trade Value to Hit Record High in 2021

00:13 | 20/12/2021

Vietnam News Today (December 20): Coastal localities brace for super typhoon Rai; Vietnam’s trade value to hit record high in 2021; Vietnam can help connect EAEU, ASEAN; Genome sequencing required to detect Omicron variant.

Vietnam News Today (December 15): HCM City Imposes Stringent Inspections of Foreign Arrivals

23:53 | 14/12/2021

Vietnam News Today (December 15): Vietnam attends second session of APPF-29; Vietnam confirms 15,203 more local Covid-19 cases; HCMC imposes stringent inspections of foreign arrivals; National conference promotes pioneering role of foreign affairs.

Vietnam News Today (December 14): HCM City Monitors Foreign Arrivals, No Omicron Cases Detected

07:44 | 14/12/2021

Vietnam News Today (December 14): Vietnam records 15,349 new Covid cases; Vietnam, Rok to establish comprehensive strategic partnership in 2022; HCM City monitors foreign arrivals, no Omicron cases detected; Conference to discuss measures to promote Vietnam-Germany trade via EVFTA.

Vietnamese-Americans Unworried by Omicron Variant

08:04 | 13/12/2021

Ethnic Vietnamese living in the U.S. are not too worried about the new Omicron strain of Covid, but not letting their guard down

Vietnam to Suspend Flights from 10 African Countries over Omicron

10:50 | 05/12/2021

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has recommended the suspension of all flights from 10 African countries amid the spread of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Vietnam News Today (December 4): Vietnam Airlines Promotes National Image in US Market

23:36 | 03/12/2021

Vietnam News Today (December 4): Vietnam confirms 13,661 new Covid cases; Vietnam Economic Forum scheduled for December 5; Vietnam Airlines promotes national image in US market; Vietnam cautious about resuming international flights amid Omicron threats.

Vietnam News Today (December 1): Vietnam Increases Domestic Flights From December to Meet Year-end Travel Demand

07:55 | 01/12/2021

Vietnam News Today (December 1): Vietnam records highest daily Covid case count since reopening; Government chief orders drastic measures to deal with Omicron variant; Vietnam increases domestic flights from December to meet year-end travel demand; Hoi An to host diverse activities to mark festive period.