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'Steel' willpower: the mettle of Special Forces youth

VN's COVID-19 update on Wednesday morning

Three new COVID-19 cases detected

Two Vietnamese women repatriated from Russia and a Malaysian man brought to the country as an expert worker have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of patients in Việt Nam to 1,113.

Three more imported COVID-19 cases on Tuesday evening

Vietnamese citizens join COVID-19 vaccination programme in Russia

Eleven Vietnamese citizens working in Moscow, Russia have volunteered to join a Sputnik V trial programme for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Heavy rain, floods wreak havoc in central provinces as new typhoon approaches

The ongoing heavy rains and flooding has killed 20 and 14 reportedly missing in central provinces, as the country braces for the seventh typhoon to occur in Việt Nam this year.

Degraded bridge poses threat in Nghệ An

Residents in the central province of Nghệ An have been expressing their concerns about the state of some of the area's older bridges.

Vocational training graduates in high demand

Graduates of vocational schools have many job opportunities due to businesses' demand for workers with practical skills.

Victims of human trafficking repatriated

Thảo is among 50 female patients being treated at the general hospital in Lạng Sơn Province, a hot spot for human trafficking, after they were transferred from Chinese authorities to Việt Nam in February this year. Most of them were trafficked to China and forced to work as prostitutes or to give birth to a baby. Many became victims of domestic violence.

What's in a name?

Eighteen years ago they gave their child a name that means 'pass on medicine', and now, he's on track to enter the medical field.

A beautiful image on rainy days

Videos of car drivers slowing down to shield motorbike drivers from strong winds when crossing the Rồng (Dragon) Bridge in Đà Nẵng City recently made the online community feel warm during rainy days.

No new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday morning

One imported case of COVID-19 reported, total rises to 1,110

One imported case was confirmed on Monday evening raising the number of COVID-19 patients in Việt Nam to 1,110, said the Ministry of Health.

One new imported case of COVID-19 reported in Việt Nam on Monday evening

Southeastern provinces to ensure safe tourism for travellers

Provinces in the Southeast region have agreed to participate in a tourism stimulus programme that will help reduce locals’ anxiety when traveling.

Kiên Giang Province launches cybersecurity and information operation centre

The Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang on October 9 launched the Centre for Monitoring Cyber Security and Safety, and Information Operation, as part of the province’s digital government initiative.

A bittersweet honour for the Heroes of the Armed Forces

October 12 has always been a special day for former staff of the Liberation Press Agency.

EU-funded project helps people in island commune get access to national power grid

The island commune of Nhơn Châu in central province Bình Định has now gained access to the national grid thanks to an EU-funded project whose completion was marked with a ceremony in Quy Nhơn City on Saturday.

No new cases of COVID-19 on Monday morning

Symposium discusses measures for effective management of NCDs

More than 600 doctors and pharmacists specialising in cardiovascular treatment, pain relief and mental health across the country discussed integrated measures for effective management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at a symposium last week.

Two people and one boat missing in Đà Nẵng flooding

Rescue teams have been seeking two missing villagers in Da Nang's suburban Hòa Vang District and one fishing boat in Sơn Trà District in flood water since Saturday.