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Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day - Vietnam’s Long-held Tradition
Many Vietnamese have learned by heart a “six-eight” iambic couplet verse stating that no matter how far Vietnamese people travel, they always remember the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day. This important holiday falls on the tenth day of the third lunar month in remembrance of Vietnam’s Hung Kings.
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Embassies of Arabic, Muslim Countries in Vietnam Host Eid al-Fitr Fasting Ceremony
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important holidays for Muslims. The event marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan occurs at the ninth month of the Islamic moon calendar. For Muslims, it is a spiritually charged and blessed time when Muslims fast, pray and contemplate.
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 18): The Temperature Continues To Be High In The North
On April 18, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have intense heat and high temperatures across the Northern and Southern regions.
All foreign experts entering Ho Chi Minh City retest negative for Covid-19
A total of 952 foreign experts in Ho Chi Minh City tested negative for the novel coronavirus after their samples were retested as part of a mass screening campaign.
Famously religious scenic and relic complex Yen Tu deserted during epidemic time
Yen Tu scenic and relic complex in the northern province of Quang Ninh shut down from February 14 to March 2 to prevent Covid-19 spread, leaving a deserted scene.
Guide to personal income tax for foreigners in Vietnam 2021
If you are a foreigner who is planning to work or currently working in Vietnam, you obviously must know and comply with the tax regulations in this jurisdiction. One noticeable advantage of the personal income tax in Vietnam is that allowable deduction is quite significant.
People return to Hochiminh City after over a month stuck in Quang Ninh due to Covid-19
On March 3, Van Don International Airport reopened. Many people came here to catch flights back to Ho Chi Minh City after more than a month stuck in Quang Ninh due to the latest Covid-19 outbreak.
First flight arrived at Van Don airport after a month of closing
On the morning of March 3, a Vietjet flight from Ho Chi Minh City marked the restoration of the operation of Van Don airport since it was temporarily closed to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic.
A Vietnamese wife fined for posting incorrect news "a wife can marry more than one husband"
A young woman in Thua Thien Hue was fined 5 million VND (217 USD) for posting the incorrect information of "a wife can marry more than one husband" on her personal Facebook account.
Vietnam ranks fifth in Happy Planet Index
Vietnam ranks fifth in the Happy Planet Index results, and second in the Asia Pacific region, according to the UK-based New Economics Foundation.
Hanoi's stores and restaurants reopen: Many people drop by coffee after 2 weeks of social distancing
Hanoi People's Committee has allowed indoor catering and catering activities to reopen from March 2. Therefore, many stores have continued to operate and welcome customers back after 2 weeks of closing.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
The first day students at all levels returned to school after a break against the Covid-19 pandemic, Hanoi's streets were congested and people were difficult to move due to the increasing number of vehicles in traffic.
Hanoi police step up investigations into sexual assaults against foreigners
The police in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district invited four foreign victims of sexual assaults to the scenes of the crime on March 2 in order to conduct field investigations as a way of gathering more evidence and witness testimony to ensure handling the crime completely soon.
Covid-19 pandemic hampers Vietnamese students’ studying abroad
The Covid-19 epidemic has hindered the journey of studying abroad of many Vietnamese students. Although studying online from Vietnam, they still have to pay for tuition like attending offline classes in overseas schools.
PM: COVID-19 vaccination required to start right from this week
"It is required that from this week, the Ministry of Health widely deploy the vaccination at maximum efficiency for the people of Vietnam", Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.
Independent praises Vietnamese ‘hero’ delivery driver who caught falling baby
The UK’s prestigious newspaper Independent on Tuesday runs an article praising the heroic act of the young Vietnamese delivery driver who saves a 2-year-old’s life from high-rise falling.
Family of 4 generations sewing Ao Dai in Hanoi Old Quarter: From rusted sewing machine to a famous brand
Mrs. Le Thi Quyen, 80 years old, began learning to make 'Ao dai' at the age of 12. She opened her own tailor factory when she was 40 years old and has created tens of thousands of ao dai bearing the heirloom brand, which is very famous in Hanoi.
Hanoi students required to make health declarations before returning to schools
The Hanoi City People's Committee decided to allow the local students to come back to schools from March 2 as proposed by the Municipal Department of Education and Training.
Hanoi eases social distancing, allowing indoor restaurants and cafes to reopen
Hanoi allowed indoor restaurants and cafes to reopen starting March 2. Sidewalk iced tea stalls or outdoor eateries will remain closed until further notice.
Prime Minister praises 'hero' delivery driver for saving little girl falling from balcony
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has praised a delivery man for his brave act and after he saved a little girl falling from a balcony of a high-rise in Hanoi.
Hai Duong coronavirus-hit epicenter to end social distancing on March 3
The northern province of Hai Duong, the largest hotspot in the latest COVID-19 outbreak, is to end province-wide social distancing measures and lift lockdowns on Chi Linh city and Cam Giang district on March 3.
Vietnam to commence human trials on second home-grown COVID-19 vaccine in early March
Early this month, Vietnam will commence clinical trials on its second locally-made COVID-19 vaccine COVIVAC, produced by the Ministry of Health’s Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC).
Overseas Vietnamese with only one Vietnamese nationality can run for NA deputies
The criteria to stand as candidates for deputies to the National Assembly and the People's Council do not distinguish local or overseas Vietnamese. However, they must have only one nationality, which is Vietnamese nationality.
