No wedding parties until epidemic stops: Ministry

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has instructed authorities at all levels to promote people’s awareness of the dangers of COVID-19 by delaying wedding parties and related activities.

YouTube channels to test your cooking skill during social distancing

As many restaurants around the country close their doors because of COVID-19, there is no better time to awaken the hidden chef in you. Hungry for ideas? Well don’t worry, here are links to five Vietnamese food YouTubers to dispel nostalgia for your beloved eateries and start your own culinary journeys.

Seven songs to help you fight coronavirus

One of the best weapons in Việt Nam’s armory to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is music, of course! Since the pandemic began, more and more music videos have been created which are both educational and entertaining. Here is a list of some of the best tunes released during the coronavirus pandemic.

Celebrities hit by the coronavirus

British singer Marianne Faithfull joins the list of high-profile figures hit by the coronavirus, which also includes British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and heir to the throne Prince Charles.

All winners in the history of the Voice of Vietnam

Since it started in 2012, six singers have won the top prize in the reality TV show, The Voice of Việt Nam. Do you have a favourite winner? Here’s a recap of all the successful singers since the show started.

Whooping cough: an under-recognised disease

Whooping cough or Pertussis, caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, is a vaccine-preventable respiratory disease. It occurs year-round, but increases during summer and fall. Despite widespread vaccination, the number of cases worldwide has been rising since the 1980s, with peaks occurring every 3-5 years. Infants less than one year old have the highest number of reported cases among all age groups.

Music video calls people to stay home

AMEE (whose real name is Trần Huyền My) is an emerging pop idol of the Vietnamese music industry and won the 'New Artist' title at the 15th Devotion Music Awards on March 24.

Five romance movies on Netflix that can warm your hearts

Feeling lonely at home but cannot meet your lover or your besties because of social distancing? Let these romance movies get you back in touch with your heart, whether it is a rom-com or a heartbreaking romance, here is a choice of flicks for you to cuddle up with and enjoy.

Life goes on in isolated hospital

Some 3,500 patients have been locked down in Bach Mai Hospital since March 28, including 800 in a serious condition, following an outbreak of COVID-19 with 25 cases confirmed so far.

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