Former Facebook Vietnam and Go-Viet CEO invests in the world's first carbon fiber bicycle startup
Although Mrs. Le Diep Kieu Trang did not disclose her investment in Arevo, she and her husband directly participate in running the company.
Alliance of Business for Environment launched in Vietnam
An alliance of business enterprises for environmental protection has been launched for the first time in Vietnam to tackle environmental issues in the country.
US digital nomad: ‘I’m glad I chose Vietnam to self-quarantine’
Tasha Prados, a digital nomad who was traveling around Asia when the COVID-19 pandemic first broke out, decided to fly from Thailand to Vietnam to avoid the effects of the novel virus, instead of returning the US.
Vietnam 13th in global Covid-19 recovery ranking
Vietnam has done better than many major economies in recovering from Covid-19, ranking 13th among 184 countries and territories.
Former Australian Ambassador: Vietnam won the peace in COVID-19 fight
The Australian Financial Review today (June 19) published an article by Former Australian Ambassador in Vietnam, Mr. John McCarthy, which analyzed the "remarkable" rise of Vietnam and what Canberra needs to take notice of the success. “Vietnam’s response to COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated its competence. It has unequivocally won the peace”, he assessed.
More than 562,000 people benefit from humanitarian month in Vietnam
As of May 31, the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRSC)’s Humanitarian Month 2020 has supported more than 562,000 disadvantaged people nationwide through various activities with total funding of over VND434 billion (USD 19 million).
Three Vietnamese scientists named among Asia’s top 100 researchers
Three Vietnamese scientists, all female, have made it into the list of Asia’s most outstanding researchers in 2019 as compiled by the Singapore-based Asian Scientist magazine.
Homemade with heart contest: Make life easier for people with disabilities
Humanity & Inclusion has just launched a contest called “Homemade with Heart”. Through that contest, the organizers aim at stimulating sharing of simple ideas and inventions that people came up with to support autonomy of persons with disabilities during their daily life activities.
British pilot coronavirus patient says thanks to Vietnamese doctors
The patient said that he felt much better and thanked Vietnamese doctors for their dedicated care to save his life over the past time.
Online trading floor, a booster for Vietnam's lychee consumption post COVID-19
The newly-launched online trading floor dedicated to lychee trading in Bac Giang province is expected to open a pathway to the international market for other Vietnamese agricultural products, trade officials reveal.
‘Daily life in Vietnam now is the dream of many countries around the world’, Deputy PM
Despite its borders with China and a population of 100 million, Vietnam remains one of the safest countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic with no coronavirus-related death.
Reports: Japan begins easing travel restrictions with flights to Vietnam
Japan will ease travel restrictions imposed to keep the novel coronavirus pandemic in check, starting with flights to Vietnam on a limited basis later this month, Kyodo News reported on June 15 citing government sources.
Hanoi to promote its beauty advantages to lure tourists
According to the Hanoi People's Committee, a plan has been issued to hold programs to promote Hanoi as a cultural beauty and tourist destination in 2020. This plan targets at attracting more domestic tourists to Hanoi in the upcoming time.
Israel showed admiration for Vietnam's success in combating Covid-19
According to the Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Vietnam Shirel Levi, Vietnam has become a role model for other countries in the fight against Covid-19, and Vietnam deserves international admiration for its efforts over the past time.
Vietnamese young people with mission of promoting journey of "Happiness Empowerment"
WeGrow Edu, a comprehensive sex education startup founded by Vietnamese students, is attracting public attention by its rights-based and gender-focused approach to sexuality education.
Unique cassette player collection by Hanoi man: a return to 90s youth
Ghetto blaster enthusiast Nguyen Xuan Thuy has been hunting old cassette players for three years. Now his collection amounts up to over 1200 items.
Vietnamese ancient martial art flourishing amid modern life
AFP, the France news agency raking the third largest one in the world reported that Thien Mon Dao, an ancient martial art of Vietnam, has been flourishing amid modern life.
British pilot COVID-19 patient makes astonishing recovery, disconnected from ventilator
The 43-year-old Vietnam Airlines pilot, known as Patient 91 continued to make an amazing recovery on June 13 when he did not need mechanical ventilators and now can breathe through a tracheal tube.
Weaving a Realm: Bilingual book introduces Vietnam's costumes from the 15th century
The first bilingual art book detailing the ancient Vietnamese costumes worn in the 15th century has been released recently.
NHK praises Vietnam"s efforts to combat COVID-19
Recently, the Japanese news publication NHK has run an article lauding the efforts made by Vietnamese government to protect its citizens from the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.