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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.
Vietnamese youths get taller over last decade
Vietnamese youths are getting taller, with the average height for males and females last year growing by 3.7 and 1.4 centimeters, respectively, as compared with 2010.
Impressive paper tiara collection of Vietnamese guy
Falling in love with the gorgeousness of tiaras from major beauty pageants in the world, Ly Thai uses papers to craft his own tiara collection.
UK media: Vietnam walking the path of a rising middle power
Vietnam is walking the path of a rising middle power, as reflected in its role in the global supply chain and the realm of 5G technology.
Hanoi lecturer received medal from the President of Italy
Associate Professor Ta Hai Tung was awarded the Italian Order of Merit, bearing Knight title by the President of Italy, the noblest title awarded to non-Italian.
Critical patient in Vietnam covered US $1,6 milion for treatment fees by medical insurance
One Hemophilia patient who spent the last 11 years in hospital and underwent 26 surgeries has his medical insurance pay over US $1,65 million, the largest hospital fees ever covered in Vietnam in history.
Another service office for returning migrant women opens in Vietnam
The OSSO Hai Phong is one of the five offices set up under the project in Vietnam which offer free-of-charge consultations for returning migrant women.
Expert: Vietnam at high risk of COVID-19 infections from Cambodia
Vietnam is at the high risk of COVID-19 infections from neighbouring Cambodia, which is facing a significant surge in community transmissions, an expert has said.
Over 60,000 Vietnamese receive AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
As many as 60,139 Vietnamese people have been given an AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine shot since the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign was launched on March 8, according to the Ministry of Health on April 14.
Vietnam’s richest man may enter world's top 50 billionaire list
The upcoming IPO of automaker VinFast could make Pham Nhat Vuong become the first Vietnamese to enter the list of the world’s top 50 richest people.
Cash support for flood affected people in Quang Tri
Nearly 2,000 households in 12 communes of two districts Huong Hoa and Da Krong in Quang Tri province were supported with unconditional cash grants to help them recover from the floods.
Vietnam's “Invisible Love” takes five international film prizes
Vietnamese movie “Tinh Yeu Vo Hinh” (Invisible Love) has won five prizes at the Indie Fest and Paris International Film Festival.
Hanoi to deploy phase II of Covid-19 vaccination campaign on a larger scale
Hanoi capital city will implement phase 2 Covid-19 vaccination campaign on a larger scale and more subjects. Thus, the relevant units need to have thorough preparation from the propaganda, training to inoculation process.
Dog disrupts Cam Ranh airport landings
Three planes had to delay landing at Cam Ranh International Airport in central Vietnam after a dog ran across the runway.
Vietnamese artist helps women cover their scars with tattoos
This "is not just about beautification... The beauty here is giving a woman the chance to be herself," says tattoo artist Ngoc, who started in the profession less than a decade ago.
Debuts publication marking historic outer space journey
The Vietnamese version of the archival publication 'Historic outer space journey' debuted in Hanoi on April 12, on the occassion of the 40th anniversary of the first Vietnamese astronaut Pham Tuan’s flight to space and the 60th anniversary of Yu.A.Gagarin’s spaceflight.
COVID-19 vaccine trials: Six volunteers get second shots of Covivac
Six volunteers joining the human trials of Covivac on April 12 received their second shots of the homegrown COVID-19 vaccine.
Vietnamese satellite passes final quality test in Japan
Micro-satellite NanoDragon, developed and built by the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC), has passed all quality-control tests and is ready for launch.
Ho Chi Minh City to receive additional 56,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses
Ho Chi Minh City will receive additional 56,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and give priority to inoculate 42,000 medical workers, 10,000 security and airport staff, etc.
Six volunteers receive second shot of 2nd Vietnam homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
A total of six volunteers on April 12 were given their second shot of the domestically-produced novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine known as COVIVAC, which is being developed by the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC).
Young Asian Chess Cup champion wins VND 3.3 billion scholarship
With impressive study results, young Asian Chess champion 2019 Nghiem Thao Tam, 18, won a scholarship of VND 3.3 billion (nearly $170,000) to study computer science at a domestic university.
