Promoting green transportation and developing green cities
The German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Vietnamese Ministry of Construction just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a new partnership aims to put bicycles back on city streets.
Filipino on Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City flight arrested for bomb claim
A Filipino was arrested at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on Thursday after he screamed that there was a bomb in the plane headed for Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese government approves the first phase construction of Long Thanh International Airport
The Vietnamese government has approved the first phase construction of Long Thanh International Airport with the cost of US$ 4,664 billion.
Reminiscing photos of the Southern Cu Chi town in 1960s
The southern town of Cu Chi in Vietnam is one of the historical places that have witnessed the bloody wartime of the country some decades ago. The images of the town and its people after the war, however, until nowadays are still worth-discovering.
Central region: North re-flooded, Central Coast faces landslides, flood release in the South
In the South Central provinces, some hydroelectricity plants still discharge floods while rain spreads to the North Central provinces and the Central Coast provinces are facing the concern of possible landslides.
Five places in Hanoi forcing mask wearing to prevent COVID-19
Hospitals, parking lots, public transport, shopping malls, supermarkets and markets are places that force residents to wear face masks to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bamboo Airways licensed to operate direct services to the US
The representative of Bamboo Airways said that this carrier has been licensed by the US Department of Transportation to carry passengers and cargo between Vietnam and the US.
Vietnamese tourism incurs an estimated loss of US$23 bln this year due to COVID-19
The revenue of Vietnamese tourism is expected to lose US$ 23 billion this year due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien said.
Hoi An Ancient Town flooded again after storm Etau
Hoi An Ancient Town, a tourist attraction in the central province of Quang Nam, has been inundated in the aftermaths of torrential downpours triggered by storm No.12 Etau.
Vietnamese Grand Prix removed from F1 schedule 2021
Vietnam's first Formula One Grand Prix in Hanoi has been dropped from the provisional calendar for the 2021 Formula 1 season, which features 22 races.
Reuters: Vietnam chooses prevention rather than rushing for costly COVID-19 vaccine
Reuters has recently published an article saying that Vietnam would continue to implement anti-COVID-19 measures as it has done instead of rushing to secure a supply of vaccine that could be financially risky.
Storm Etau kills two people, blows off house roofs in central Vietnam
Storm Etau has left at least two people dead as it made landfall in Vietnam’s central region.
Storm Etau comes, Vietnam closes five airports
As the 12th storm namely Etau is approaching, Vietnam decided to temporarily shut down five airports in the south-central provinces and central highlands regions.
Bamboo Airways voted as "Asia's Leading Regional Airline” by World Travel Awards
Most recently, Bamboo Airways wins the title of "Asia's Leading Regional Airline 2020" by World Travel Awards.
US helps Vietnam improve social health insurance
Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Vietnam Ann Marie Yastishock and Vietnam Social Security (VSS) Deputy General Director Dr. Pham Luong Son signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing that the USAID Local Health System Sustainability project will provide technical assistance to VSS to improve its Social Health Insurance implementation for the next four years.
4 illegally imported Chinese put in quarantine in Kien Giang
Four Chinese citizens illegally entered the northern border of Vietnam and moved to Kien Giang in order to enter Cambodia have already been quarantined.
Book on late Cuban President Fidel and Vietnam introduced to the public
The book entiled “Fidel Castro and Vietnam – Unforgettable memories" was introduced to the public on November 7, as part of the activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam – Cuba diplomatic relations.
Reasons behind Vietnam's success in treating severe COVID-19 cases
Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son on Friday praised Vietnam’s successful COVID-19 containment, particularly in treatment effort. The achievement was attributed to four key factors, namely effective allocation, regular updates with WHO’s guidance, professional diagnosis center, and large testing scale.
Central province blocks highway to dispose 300 kg of bomb
An eight-kilometer stretch of a national highway in the north-central Vietnamese province of Quang Binh will be closed for nine days for authorities to deal with a magnetic bomb that was exposed following a flood.
Digital skill training courses launched for persons with disabilities
A five-month “Digital Employment Training Program for Persons with Disabilities Co-existing with COVID-19”, was launched on November 5 with the collective efforts of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Government of Japan, and Hanoi-based Will to Live Centre which specialises in providing training courses for disadvantaged students.
