Photo contest themed Vietnamese women’s beauty launched
All Vietnamese and foreigners working and living in Hanoi are invited to participate in the photo contest entitled ‘Women in the Family and Society’. The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports has...
View ArticleLy Dynasty palace recreated to showcase the splendour of ancient architecture
Researchers have recreated a palace from the Ly Dynasty, giving an insight into the architectural splendour on show in Vietnam more than 1,000 years ago. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in...
View ArticleThailand boosts ASEAN cooperation for comprehensive post-pandemic recovery
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai (Photo: mfa.go.th) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand ’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai...
View ArticleCOVID-19-hit businesses seek more support from gov’t as production slows
Tokin Electronics Việt Nam Co., Ltd in Đồng Nai Province has arranged temporary accommodation for its workers. — Photo www.sggp.org.vn HCM CITY — Many businesses in HCM City are at risk of losing...
View ArticleCOVID-19 cases top 150,000, no new deaths
The second field hospital in the southern province of Bình Dương is being completed. The province now has the second-highest number of COVID-19 infections in Việt Nam, just behind HCM City, with more...
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EVFTA – A catalyst for Vietnamese businesses: diplomat The European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has created a favourable corridor for trade between the two sides and brought new impetus...
View ArticleProperty market slump to continue for a few more quarters: experts
When the pandemic resurged in the second quarter, the land segment became quiet while housing sales declined and supply plunged. The analysts said the situation could only improve when the outbreak is...
View ArticlePhoto contest highlights Vietnam Red Cross Society’s activities
The entries should capture remarkable moments of humanitarian activities conducted by chapters of Red Cross Society at all levels, including support for the poor and disadvantaged people, emergency...
View ArticleASEAN foreign ministers gather for 20 meetings in a week
The region will reinforce politics and security cooperation to maintain peace and stability in the face of Covid-19 widespread transmission. Foreign ministers of 10 ASEAN member states gathered today...
View ArticleHCMC organizes first international photo contest
HCMC organizes first international photo contest The Saigon Times The Starlight Bridge in Phu My Hung Urban Area, District 7, HCMC, a well-known attraction in the city – PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE...
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Drawing spreads love amid pandemic A drawing with the words “Our family has enough food, please give it to anyone in need” has gone viral on social networks recently. This small but meaningful act...
View ArticleAdditional 1.18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Vietnam
The latest COVID-19 vaccine shipment from COVAX Dr Kidong Park, the Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Vietnam, said, “COVID-19 vaccines are lifesaving tools, but with a limited...
View ArticleOver 1.18 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from COVAX arrive in Vietnam
More than 1.18 million doses of Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine (formerly known as AstraZeneca) from the COVAX Facility have arrived in Vietnam (Photo: www.unicef.org) Hanoi (VNA) – More than 1.18 million...
View ArticleViệt Nam receives additional 1.18 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses...
The latest batch of COVID-19 vaccines Việt Nam has received is 1.18 million doses shipped from the COVAX Facility. — Photo courtesy of UNICEF Việt Nam HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam received 1,188,000 doses of...
View ArticleVietnam’s Covid infection tally rises by 4,814
Among the new patients, Ho Chi Minh City recorded 2,173, followed by its neighboring provinces of Binh Duong (1,087), Long An (320), and Dong Nai (217). The remaining cases were detected in Can Tho...
View ArticleVietnamese GM in quarterfinals of online tournament
After playing 15 games of rapid chess from July 31 to August 3, Liem won four, drew 10 and lost one. Notable among his victories were the matches against world number eight Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of...
View ArticleHCMC begins 6th phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive
Head of the Propaganda and Education Board under the HCMC Party Committee, Phan Nguyen Nhu Khue (L) and Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of HCMC Duong Anh Duc at the press conference (Photo:...
View ArticleVietnam leapfrogs Bangladesh as world second-largest clothing exporter
Vietnam has leapfrogged Bangladesh to become the world’s second-largest exporter of clothing in 2020 with a turnover of US$29 billion, down 7% year-on-year, according to the World Trade Organization....
View ArticleVietnam reports 4,851 new Covid-19 cases
Vietnam reports 4,851 new Covid-19 cases The Saigon Times A medical worker takes samples from a man for Covid-19 testing. The Ministry of Health confirmed 4,851 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday evening –...
View ArticleScience-Technology Minister Chu Ngoc Anh elected Hanoi Chairman
Vice Secretary of Hanoi’s Party Committee Chu Ngoc Anh was elected Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee for the 2016-2021 tenure with 95 out of 96 votes at the 16th session of the 15th Hanoi...
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