Vietnamese, Canadian friends come together online on national reunification anniversary
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:03:00
The Canada-Vietnam Friendship Society (CVFS) held a webinar on April 28 to connect Canadian friends with the overseas Vietnamese community, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day on April 30.
Canada to repatriate citizens stuck in Vietnam due to Covid-19
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:55:00
Two special flights will depart from Hanoi on Thursday and Friday next week, carrying Canadians stranded due to the new coronavirus back home.
European navigators recognize Vietnam's East Sea sovereignty in 16th century
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:49:00
A recently-published Japanese book reveals European marine navigators had acknowledged Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Spratly and Paracel archipelagoes in the East Sea since the 16th century
Trip down memory lane: a secret army base inside Saigon Zoo
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:35:00
Authorities set up a replica of a restaurant that was inside Saigon Zoo during wartime and was a secret base of the People's Army.
Vietnam must remain vigilant about COVID-19, says WHO expert
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:33:00
Dr. Kidong Park, the World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Vietnam, congratulated Vietnam on its initial success in containing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, but warned the country should continue to be vigilant regarding the potential threat of the disease.
HCM City leaders pay tribute to war martyrs
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:32:00
A delegation of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and armed forces on April 29 laid wreaths at the city’s martyrs cemetery on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification Day (April 30) and the 134th May Day.
Vietnam welcomes 38 percent less foreigners in four months
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:29:00
Vietnam received 3.7 million foreign visitors in Jan-April, a 38 percent drop year-on-year, as a direct impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam to produce vaccines against COVID-19
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:28:00
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has assigned key ministries and agencies to research and develop coronavirus vaccines after Vietnam controlled the two main coronavirus testing methods.
Transport Ministry green lights more domestic flights
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:26:00
The Transport Ministry has approved a Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) proposal to increase domestic flights’ frequency to meet higher travel demand.
Vietnam donates medical supplies to help Russia fight COVID-19
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:24:00
The Vietnam-Russia Friendship Parliamentarians Group (VRFPG) and a group of Vietnamese alumni who had studied in Russia and are now working at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources on April 29 handed over medical supplies and cash worth over VND1 billion (US$42,600) to the Russian Embassy in Vietnam to help the Russian people in the fight against COVID-19
Flights at Van Don airport to be resumed from May 4
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:22:00
Commercial flights from/to the Van Don International Airport in northern Quang Ninh province will resume from May 4, after an unexpected hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights of socio-economic in first four months
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:19:00
The COVID-19 oubreaks have produced negative impacts on the national economy in the first four months this year, according to data released by the General Statistics Office
COVID-19: Process established to ensure air passenger safety
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:17:00
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) announced on April 29 that it has introduced a process to ensure safety among passengers amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Cong Tri dress offers Heidi Klum pearly appeal
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:15:00
The German-American model donned a sequin mini dress designed by Cong Tri for the season finale of 'Making the Cut'.
Criteria set for schools to ensure COVID-19 prevention
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:13:00
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has set higher standards for schools to ensure they meet the requirements of COVID-19 prevention.
New community tour sites to be built in Da Nang
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:10:00
The central city of Da Nang has piloted the three first community-based tourism sites in suburban Hoa Vang district as rural ethnic and farm experience attractions in the Master Plan 2025-2030.
Saigon barbers abuzz following semi-lockdown ease
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:08:00
A host of urbanites are scrambling for a haircut after the social distancing ease took effect, giving pressured barbers a chance to earn.
Overseas Vietnamese in Voronezh support locals in COVID-19 fight
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:06:00
The Vietnamese community in Voronezh city has organised some charitable activities to support local residents as the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading in Russia.
