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Vietnam's Opportunity to Become Powerhouse In Semiconductor Industry
According to the world's technology giants, Vietnam has great potential in artificial intelligence and this is an opportunity to redraw the world map of semiconductors.
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 27): Excessive Heat, Highest Temperatures In Northern Region
On April 27, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have intense heat with the highest temperatures reaching 40 degrees in the Northern region.
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Vietnam Among Asia's Biggest Spenders on Infrastructure
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang emphasized that Vietnam is one of Asia's leading countries in infrastructure investment, spending 5.7% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on projects in this field.
IMF: Vietnam boasts a successful example of how a developing country can fight a pandemic
On June 29, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published an article analyzing the success of Vietnam in containing Covid-19 pandemic. It said Vietnam has shown strength in the battle, and offers a successful roadmap for other developing countries.
TRUST: The most powerful weapon of Vietnam to control COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Farida Kbar from RMIT University Vietnam examines the pivotal role that trust in the media and government has played in the success of controlling COVID-19 in Vietnam.
Impressive "Ao Dai - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" at the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy
The "Ao Dai - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" Show at Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam) is part of a series of activities relating to Ao Dai which has been and will take place vigorously throughout the provinces / cities in the area and the whole country. All Vietnamese and international beauties look proud in Ao Dai.
US-funded renovation of UNESCO-recognised Ho Dynasty Citadel gate completed
The restoration project of the southern gate of the Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa province, which was funded by the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), officially completed by a ceremony on June 29.
New policy in Vietnam: Auto registration fee to be reduced by half
Locally manufactured cars in Vietnam would have their first-time registration fee cut by half until year's end, according to the new Decree 70/2020/ND-CP signed on June 28 by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
British pilot: “If I'd been almost anywhere else on the planet, I'd be dead’
The Briton Stephen Cameron, one of the most critical COVID-19 patients in Vietnam, speaks highly of and thanks Vietnamese doctors and the Health Ministry for patching him up to life from the death's door.
COVID 19 Vaccines available soon are ”Made-in-Vietnam”
“Made-in-Vietnam” vaccines against COVID-19, which is developed by the State-owned Company for Vaccine and Biological Production No.1, and sponsored by the Vingroup Innovation Foundation- VinIF (belongs to Vingroup) has witnessed speedy research progress, meaning possible vaccines may not be far away.
Quang Nam wants incorrect annotation saying Hoi An as Chinese district removed from Netflix's 'Madam Secretary'
Authority of the central province of Quang Nam, home to Hoi An Ancient Town is seeking the removal of a reference to Hoi An as ‘Fuling, China’ during an episode of the Netflix Inc show Madam Secretary, according to a post on the government's website.
UNDP donated robots to help protect frontline health workers
On June 26, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) donated three Ohmni Robots to the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases to help protect frontline doctors and nurses from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Purple longan: the unique fruit helping farmers earn a fortune.
After accidentally discovered a new type of longan with purple peel, Mr. Tran Van Huy, a farmer in Soc Trang Province, successfully propagated purple longan – the unique fruit that only exists in Soc Trang Province, leading to the improvement in the income of numerous farmers in Soc Trang Province.
Masan Group wants to close a series of inefficient Vinmart, aiming to breakeven by the end of 2020
Under the management of Masan, hundreds of VinMart+ convenience stores will be closed this year. Previously, Masan suffered a large loss in Q1 / 2020 due to the consolidation of VCM's business results (operating companies Vinmart and Vinmart +).
Proud Vietnam: gratitudes to those in the front lines against COVID-19
On Tuesday's evening June 23, at the Voice of Vietnam (VOV)'s theater, the journalistic exchange program "Proud Vietnam" was held to honor the team of doctors, soldiers, business community at the front line in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students to find a safe, smart and friendly bus shelter model
On June 25, Plan International Vietnam organization in collaboration with the University of Transport and Communications to launch contest “Design Safe- Smart- Friendly bus shelter model”.
Hanoi seeking for a safest and smartest bus shelter model
On June 25, Plan International Vietnam Organization joins hands with University of Transport and Communications to launch a contest named “Design Safe- Smart- Friendly bus shelter model” aiming at seeking proper solutions, design ideas to build up safe, smart and friendly bus shelter for commuters, especially for the underprivileged, women and girls.
Two Vietnamese universities shortlisted in global U50 ranking
Two Vietnamese institutions feature in the 2021 OS Top 50 Under 50 – the global ranking of top 150 under-50-year-old universities organized by the UK’s Quacquarelli Symonds organization.
Vietnam and Switzerland discuss labor cooperation post-Covid-19
On June 23, an online conference was held between Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and Switzerland’s Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), discussing how to enhance post-COVID-19 labour cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam’s COVID-19 success through the eyes of an American living in Ho Chi Minh City
Christopher Otis is an American living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He describes himself as a "Teacher, photographer, geographer, political enthusiast". During the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, he emerged into real life in the biggest city in Vietnam, observed, thought, and then wrote about his experience of living in "the second home" where the success in fighting against COVID-19 is now widely recognized.
Approximately 540,000 jobs created in Vietnam during the first 6 months
According to the Department of Employment under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, an estimated 540,000 jobs have been created in Vietnam during the first six months of 2020.
‘I owned a debt to Vietnam’, British national living in Hanoi
Living in Vietnam during the days the COVID-19 pandemic is raging the world, Steve Jackson, a British national feels he ‘owned a debt to Vietnam’ and that “Vietnam can be better too, or rather, it can continue to a this good.’’
UK reopens Visa Application Centres in Vietnam
UK Visa Application Centres in Vietnam have welcomed the first appointments on the reopening day after a temporary suspension due to the COVID-19.
