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HCM City schools juggle schedules to meet new all-day rule

First Vietnamese Americans die of COVID-19 in US

Two first Vietnamese Americans have reportedly died of contracting COVID-19 in the Washington state, United States.

Farmers switch to lemongrass cultivation

More farmers in Đắk Lắk Province’s M’Đrắk District have switched to lemongrass cultivation to adapt to climate change.

Food security must be ensured in every circumstance: PM

Việt Nam was among the top rice exporters in the world but still ranked at an average level of food security, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said on Wednesday, calling for solutions to tackle shortcomings of the country’s agriculture production and food security.

Stricter measures in response to COVID-19

Việt Nam’s military has prepared facilities ready to accept 20,000 people for quarantine if the need arises.

Ministry says schools and teachers must agree on online learning fees amid coronavirus

Additional tuition fees for distance education during the coronavirus outbreak must be decided by parents and schools and not exceed total tuition for the academic year announced from the beginning, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

Charity kitchen provides fresh meals to poor

A charity kitchen in Vĩnh Thuận District's health centre is set up to serve free meal for the people in need.

Khánh Hòa’s tuna fishermen net high profits

Tuna-fishing boats in the central province of Khánh Hòa are busy with the ongoing season, as a vessel can earn nearly VNĐ100 million (US$4,300) per trip.

Dams built to deal with lack of fresh water

The central city has begun construction of a steel dam – the second of its kind – on the lower Cẩm Lệ River to reduce salinity and deal with serious water shortages in the dry season this year.

MoH announces latest flights carrying COVID-19 cases

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday night made an urgent announcement regarding two flights that landed in Việt Nam over the last few days carrying passengers who have since tested positive for COVID-19.

Eight more COVID-19 patients confirmed in biggest daily jump, total reaches 76

Five Vietnamese, two French, and one German were announced to be positive to SARS-CoV-2 late Wednesday night, bringing the country’s total record to 76.

Discrimination against foreign tourists would be punished: Government leader

The order came on Wednesday following media reports of service establishments across the country refusing service to foreign nationals, even showing signs of discrimination against them over coronavirus transmission fears.

Nearly 7,000 Vietnamese from European and ASEAN countries returning to Việt Nam on Wednesday

As more and more countries throughout Asia and Europe start to close borders with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, thousands of Vietnamese citizens are rushing home.

British man quarantined over coronavirus in Việt Nam says UK has a lot to learn

A British man quarantined over coronavirus in Việt Nam says UK has a lot to learn

National high school exam pushed back to August

The National High School Exam 2020 will still be organised despite recent interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) said on Tuesday afternoon.

VNRC appeals for support for people affected by drought and salt water intrusion in the south

The Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) has called on all of its members and community to support people affected by drought and saltwater intrusion in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta region and prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic in Việt Nam.

$185,000 provided for Việt Nam for response to drought in Mekong Delta

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has released US$185,000 from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund to support the Mekong Delta’s response to drought and saltwater intrusion.