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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.
HCMC closes karaoke parlors, bars, discotheques over Covid-19 concerns
All 500 karaoke parlors, 180 bars, and discotheques in Ho Chi Minh City must close starting 6 p.m April 30 as part of efforts to stem the Covid-19 spread.
In Photos: Hanoi’s streets turns vibrant to celebrate National Reunification Day
Hanoi’s streets have been radiantly bedecked with the national flags to celebrate the 46th anniversary of Reunification Day (30/4/1975 - 30/4/2021).
Hanoi shuts down bars, karaoke parlors starting April 30 over Covid-19 fears
Hanoi requested the closure of bars, karaoke parlors, and dance clubs starting 0:00 April 30 after three community transmissions were detected in the city.
Nutrition program launched to support pediatric patients with cancer
The program will provide 2,700 cans of nutrient milk along with weekly Funny Class for pediatric cancer patients and monthly health education sessions for parents and caregivers at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital (VNCH) to improve the nutritional care for these patients.
Vietnam’s localities scrap crowded events over Covid-19 fears
Amid the high risk of a fresh Covid-19 outbreak as the pandemic is worsening in neighboring countries, many localities across Vietnam have canceled festivals and crowded events to prevent the epidemic.
Hanoi Chairman orders raising COVID-19 alert to high level
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh has ordered tightening COVID-19 prevention and control, raising the pandemic alert to a high level and drawing up anti-COVID-19 scenarios.
Enhancing digital literacy for students
COVID-19 has reinforced the importance of integrating online education in the education programs, and the related capacity building needed for teachers and parents to support their children during any school closure.
Hanoi's streets decorated for national election
Hanoi is ready for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure, with preparations having been carried out thoughtfully and thoroughly.
Korean NGO hands over waste treatment system to Vietnam’s locality
The Korean non-governmental organization Good Neighbors in Vietnam (GNI) and Mai Chau Department of Nature Resources and Environmental recently organized a hand-over event Mai Chau waste treatment system in Hoa Binh province.
5 Vietnamese scholars got in top 100 best scientists in Asia
Asian Scientist journal (Singapore) has just honored 5 Vietnamese in the list of 100 Asian scientists for their outstanding achievements in research.
Modern Diplomacy highlights Vietnam’s prospects under new leadership
Modern Diplomacy, a platform for assessing and evaluating international issues, on April 27 published an article saying under the new leadership, high growth rates and better living standards would be instrumental in better economic management as well as integrating Vietnam into the global supply chains.
Nuclear energy would help Vietnam’s development on track: experts
Clean and reliable nuclear energy could help Vietnam meet its growing power demand over the long term and ensure its development is not derailed, experts say.
In Photos: People ignore anti-epidemic regulations despite rising Covid-19 threats
Despite the complicated development of Covid-19 in neighboring countries, public spaces in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have seen residents with no face masks.
Shaking off social norms with women's football tournament
Football is often called the king of sports, but in Chieng Chung and Muong Chanh - two communes of Son La province, participating in the final match of this football tournament, the new “queens” arose.
South China Morning Post: Phu Quoc – Vietnam’s big tourism hope
South China Morning Post on April 25 ran an article, saying Phu Quoc - Vietnam’s largest island has a big part to play in the country’s tourism ambitions.
In Photos: Border guard works day and night to ramp up Southwestern border control
As the Covid-19 pandemic has complicated developed in Cambodia, border guards, police, militias, and even residents in Vietnam’s provinces bordering Cambodia are working day and night to prevent illegal entrants.
Foreigners yearn for returning to Vietnam after getting vaccinated
After receiving two Covid-19 vaccine jabs, many foreigners long to enter Vietnam to continue their work or settle down.
Men to be prosecuted for smuggling large amount of counterfeit Viagra
The investigation agency at Ho Chi Minh City Police Department has proposed the municipal People’s Procuracy prosecute two men for smuggling counterfeit Viagra.
Foreign enterprises not allowed to trademark Vietnam's rice "ST25": intellectual property office
It is impossible for foreign companies to register Vietnamese rice "ST25" as an exclusive trademark protection, as affirmed by the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP).
Face masks mandatory in public places: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked localities and people to strictly abide by COVID-19 rules, including wearing face masks in public places, amid rising coronavirus threats from neighbouring countries.
