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Unique Vietnamese antiquities gallery at the Belgian museum
The Royal Museum of Art and History of Belgium (MRAH), an alluring cultural destination in Brussels, not only preserves Belgium's rich artistic and historical treasures but also displays artifacts from other cultures, including Vietnam.
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Art1st - A Korean Band Inspired by Hanoi's Bustling Nature
For Park Seo-yun, Gwak Bong-su, Kim Dong-wook, Hwang Se-hwan, Mun Ye-ji and Yoon Ji-eun from the Korean band "Art1st", capturing the ups and downs of life in Hanoi is the driving force behind many of their self-composed songs.
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Photo Contest Launched to Honor Vietnam's Frontier Building
The submissions should vividly reflect the beauty of the country, as well as the culture, scenery and people in the border areas; and honor those who have contributed to protecting the border areas.
Vietnam weather forecast: North and Central regions face severe heat
The current heatwave is forecast to last until August 12 in northern Vietnam, and August 13 in central localities.
Vietnam Photo Expression highlights cultural heritage and cultural creativity
On August 10, UNESCO in partnership with the German Embassy in Hanoi, organizes Vietnam Photo Expression 2020 “Showing we care, Sharing our vision on Culture Diversity” that aims to highlight the beauty of cultural heritage and culture creativity in Vietnam.
Vietnamese Banh Mi hits 7-Eleven's shelves now in Japan
Vietnamese iconic Banh My is now sold in a chain of convenience stores in Japan, costing US$ 3.38 per loaf, an affordable price for a foreign cuisine in Japan.
Two-day national mourning for former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee have issued a special communiqué, announcing that former Party General Secretary Le Kha Phieu passed away at 2:52 on August 7, and his funeral will be held as a national mourning.
Storm Jangmi, tropical depression cause rains across southern Vietnam
Storm Jangmi that is active off the Philippines and the tropical depression in the Bien Dong Sea (internationally called South China Sea) are forecast to bring rains to Vietnam’s southern region in the coming days.
Businesses attempt to reduce the impact of Covid-19
The newly resurgence of Covid-19 in Danang followed by some dozens of infection cases in other localities in Vietnam has negatively influenced the operation of businesses nationwide, which had became more fragile after the first wave of the pandemic. To overcome this challenging period, many businesses have focused on practical solutions to reduce the impact of the recent situation.
Vietnamese people show support towards Danang in Covid-19 fight
The central city of Danang, which has detected most of the Covid-19 cases in Vietnam since July-end, has received a series of encouraging messages, attentions and support from all Vietnamese people across the nation.
Heavy rains wreak havoc up and down Vietnam, more rains forecast from August 8-14
Heavy rains in the north and the south have caused a great deal of damage over the past days.
Vingroup donates 3,200 ventilators to Health Ministry to combat against the COVID-19
Vingroup, the Vietnamese leading real estate and retail conglomerate, sends donations of 3,200 ventilators to the Ministry of Health to support battles against COVID-19 outbreak on 07 August.
No evidence of quick Covid-19 community transmission
The recent Covid-19 pandemic started in Da Nang in July but there is insufficient evidence that the virus is quickly spreading among the community in Vietnam. This was discussed during the meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on August 4th chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
Vietnamese urged to install coronavirus contact-tracing app
Vietnamese with smartphones have been urged to install Bluezone, a contact-tracing app, amidst the complexity of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hanoi halts walking streets downtown amidst Covid-19 concerns
Hanoi has announced that it will suspend all festivals and activities that would attract large crowds around Hoan Kiem's pedestrian zone due to conerns o
UK partners with HCMC in smart ticketing system implementation
Under the UK Prosperity Fund’s Global Future Cities Programme, the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the HCMC Department of Transportation co-organised a workshop introducing the smart ticketing system, challenges, difficulties and lessons learned from integrators that have implemented the system in the world.
Scottish in Hanoi goes to prison for drug offences
A Vietnamese man in Hanoi was sentenced to 18 years in imprisonment for trafficking drugs while his Scottish accomplice was pronounced two-year jail.
Typhoon Hagupit triggers torrential rains in northern Vietnam
Vietnam’s northern region is forecasted to recieve torrential rains as of August 5 night due to the effects of Typhoon Hagupit that is lashing eastern China.
Video: People returned from Da Nang undergoing Covid-19 rapid test
Hanoians who have just returned from Da Nang, where the first locally-transmitted Covid-19 case was detected last week, underwent rapid testing for Covid-19.
Local firms reel from second COVID-19 wave
The return of COVID-19 has disrupted local businesses' plans adjusted after the pandemic’s initial impacts.
Vietnamese government aims at socio-economic goals amid Covid-19 pandemic
On August 3, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted one-day regular cabinet meeting for July. In this meeting, the Vietnamese government discussed measures to fulfill socio-economic goals amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ministry of Public Security: 177 illegal Chinese immigrants uncovered since June
Many Vietnamese and Chinese have been arrested for illegally entering Vietnam in recent days. Since June, local public security forces and border guards have uncovered 21 cases involving 177 illegal Chinese immigrants.
Two killed as storm Sinlaku sweeps through northern Vietnam
Storm Sinlaku that ravaged Vietnam’s northern provinces on August 2 left two fatalities and flooded thousands of homes.
