Vietnam Airlines proposes to join in Covid-19 vaccine delivery
Vietnam Airlines - Vietnam’s flagship air carrier has proposed to health authorities to join in the Covid-19 vaccine delivery mission from overseas to Vietnam.
Vietnam's Labor Code 2021 - new rules on working foreigners management
Working foreigners in Vietnam are to benefit from positive points of the Revised Labor Code which has been effective since January 1, 2021. Here're some of the main changes.
Hanoian's art of enjoying Tay Ho lotus tea
According to tea artist Nguyen Viet Hung, enjoying lotus tea is not only about feeling the fragrance and the taste, but also a way to practice meditation.
Health Minister: Vietnam won’t lack Covid-19 vaccines
Vietnam is expected to receive 30 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines from Covax, 30 million doses from AstraZeneca, and 30 million doses from Pfizer, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long.
Ho Chi Minh City considers reopening unnecessary businesses as Covid-19 pandemic at ease
Some unnecessary business services in Ho Chi Minh City, the Southern Metropolis of Vietnam will be allowed to reopen amidst the city has witnessed 14 days of no fresh community case.
Prime Minister urges accelerating COVID-19 vaccination for people
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered the quick vaccination for people as more than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Vietnam.
First batch of Covid-19 vaccine doses arrives in Vietnam on Feb 24
The first batch of 117,600 doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine arrived in Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport on February 24 morning.
Vietnam enjoys trade surplus of nearly US$3 bln as of February 15
From the beginning of January to February 15, Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$2.76 billion. Only in the first half of February, the country's export revenue hit US$9.94 billion, representing a 2.5% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the General Department of Customs.
Vietnam's higher education ranks up on international education map
In recent years, the number of universities in Vietnam getting in the world's prestigious rankings has continuously increased in terms of number of majors, universities and ranking positions.
Business Insider features sơn mài - costly form of lacquer painting in Vietnam
Sơn mài is a traditional Vietnamese form of lacquer painting created using a toxic lacquer harvested from one region of the country. Along with costly materials, it requires months of application and sanding back layers of paint to build up the image.
Photos: Thousands of military enlistees in Hanoi tested for Covid-19
Hanoi conducted Covid-19 testing for thousands of young people enlisting for military service on February 23.
Vietnam applies technology to facilitate COVID-19 contact tracing
The government is asking for local authorities to use the made-in-Vietnam Bluezone app as a major solution to trace sources of infection instead of taking it only as a supporting measure.
Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine effective against new variant viruses
Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccines have proved effective in trials and appear to work well against new coronavirus variants.
Tree-planting festival launched nationwide
The launching ceremonies of tree-planting festival on the New Year of Buffalo was held throughout the country as part of this year’s efforts in response to the Government’s programme on planting one billion trees to 2025.
Hanoi proposes to buy 15 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine for the locals
Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Health Hoang Duc Hanh said that the local health department has proposed to buy around 15 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine for the locals over 18 years.
With no community transmission, Hanoi considers easing Covid-19 preventive measures
Hanoi city is contemplating a gradual removal of restrictive measures to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic as no community transmission cases detected in over one week. Therefore, the department must have plans and assess the risks fully before proposing solutions for the business to reopen.
Special terms in VFF’s contract with Coach Park Hang Seo
The employment contract signed between the head coach of the Vietnamese national football team Park Hang and VFF has a special clause that prolongs the cooperation between the Korean coach with Vietnamese football.
Hanoi presents financial aid and face masks to pandemic-hit Hai Duong province
Hanoi assisted the northern province of Hai Duong, the country’s biggest Covid-19 hotspot VND2 billion (US$ 87000) and 50,000 medical face masks.
Students in many provinces and cities coming back to schools
After a long Lunar New Year (Tet) break and absence from school given the complicated development of the Covid-19 pandemic, many provinces have decided to open schools from February 22.
Heart-warming stories in Hai Duong Covid-19 hotspot
On the days when the Covid-19 epidemic is raging in the northern province of Hai Duong, the local residents have united and helped each other with the hope of soon overcoming the difficulties and challenges.
