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Vietnam's Opportunity to Become Powerhouse In Semiconductor Industry
According to the world's technology giants, Vietnam has great potential in artificial intelligence and this is an opportunity to redraw the world map of semiconductors.
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Vietnam’s Weather Forecast (April 27): Excessive Heat, Highest Temperatures In Northern Region
On April 27, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to have intense heat with the highest temperatures reaching 40 degrees in the Northern region.
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Vietnam Among Asia's Biggest Spenders on Infrastructure
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang emphasized that Vietnam is one of Asia's leading countries in infrastructure investment, spending 5.7% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on projects in this field.
HCM City yet to resume gyms, bars, beer clubs
Ho Chi Minh City has yet to decide the reopening of gyms, bars and beer clubs although the southern metropolis has gone through 21 straight days without domestic COVID-19 infections.
CAAV: All air passengers compulsory to make E-health declarations
All passengers have to make e-health declarations before boarding flights at airports across Vietnam as requested by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), part of efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Vietnam to pilot teaching German and Korean languages at school
The Ministry of Education and Training has recently announced a pilot scheme to teach both Korean and German at schools, considering the two foreign languages compulsory subjects.
Human trials of Vietnamese homegrown COVID-19 vaccine running smoothly
Vietnam has completed 65 percent of the second phase of human trials for the locally-produced Nanocovax vaccine against COVID-19, with many old volunteers involved.
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.
