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Deceased Japanese in Hanoi infected with new Covid-19 strain

A Japanese man found dead in Hanoi before being confirmed a Covid-19 patient was infected with a coronavirus strain that has never been reported in Vietnam.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 08:30:00

Border localities exert efforts in tackling illegal entry, exit

Localities have stayed vigilant and made constant efforts in preventing illegal entry and exit at border areas, in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 08:27:00

Over half of firms expect to recruit workers in H1: study

Around 56 percent of all firms plan to hire employees in the first half of this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic, a study by ManpowerGroup Vietnam has found.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 08:24:00

50 million chip-based ID cards to be issued by July 1

The Ministry of Public Security plans to have issued chip-based ID cards to 50 million citizens by July 1 this year.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 08:21:00

Saigon students to resume school next Monday after extended Tet break

Over 1.7 million Ho Chi Minh City students will return to class Monday after the local Covid-19 outbreak has been contained.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 08:18:00

Buddhists pray online due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) has been experimenting with an online prayer scheme during the spring festival season in an effort to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the community.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 08:15:00

Electricity oversupply forces authorities to cut solar output

After years of facing the threat of power shortages, Vietnamese authorities are concerned about an electricity glut this year, and are cutting renewable energy production.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021, 08:11:00

Deceased Japanese national infected with new COVID-19 variant

The Japanese expert, who was found dead at a hotel in Ha Noi, was infected with new COVID-19 variant 20C, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said Wednesday.