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Việt Nam-Laos special ties nurtured by the people: PM

More than 32 million workers impacted by pandemic in Việt Nam

Up to 69.2 per cent of people faced income reductions, 39.9 per cent had to cut working hours and take time off work, and about 14 per cent had to stop working altogether.

Free plant shop for tree lovers in HCM City

Tree lovers in HCM City can now visit zero đồng shops in Bình Tân and Tân Phú districts to pick up plant pots and seeds for free.

Health sector proves its mettle in COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the health sector to continue using drastic measures to tackle COVID-19 this year, particularly ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations and other important events.

Cold spell in north could bring snow

A new strong cold spell will begin to affect northern and central regions from January 7-12, with snow and frost forecast to appear in northern mountainous provinces, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Teacher helps students with autism integrate

Thanks to the love of her job and her sympathy for disadvantaged children, Nguyễn Ngọc Hạnh has helped many students with autism learn to read, write, and spell their name.

Mỹ Tho urban agriculture improves with advanced techniques, some farmers grow wealthy

The use of advanced farming techniques in Tiền Giang Province’s Mỹ Tho City has improved agricultural production value as well as farmers' incomes.

'Special doctors' save lives on National Highway 5

Holding an emergency medical kit, Nguyễn Ngọc Tuy rushes to help traffic accident victims after receiving a report of an accident from local residents.

COVID-19 updates in Việt Nam on Wednesday evening

Vietnamese sailors aboard detained Korean tanker

Two Vietnamese sailors are onboard a Korean tanker which is being detained in Iran over allegations of oil pollution.

Virtual waiting room for patients amid COVID-19 invented by university students

A group of university students recently invented QQueue - an app that allows patients to virtually wait in line, reducing waiting time and chance of group gathering in public spaces.

1.7 million blood units donated in 2020

The Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation said it had received approximately 1.7 million units of blood in 2020, which helped millions of patients, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health sector takes actions to bring happy Tết to all residents

Đỗ Xuân Tuyên, deputy minister of health talks to the press about measures taken to maintain Việt Nam’s success in the fight against COVID-19, and ensuring a happy Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday to all residents

Food safety requested during Tết festival

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has requested the ministries of health, agriculture and rural development, industry and trade and People's Committees of provinces and cities work to ensure food safety during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

HCM City to spend US$2.3 million to repair HCM City-Trung Lương expressway.

HCM City will spend an additional VNĐ55 billion (US$2.3 million) to repair and maintain the HCM City-Trung Lương expressway.

Vietnamese scientist in Japan discovers invasive plant’s health benefits

A research group led by Assoc. Prof. Trần Đăng Xuân at Japan’s Hiroshima University recently published a study on the potential use of a grass species scientifically known as Andropogon virginicus.

Traffic accidents and traffic jams remain problematic

Traffic accidents and traffic jams have remained problematic for society, affecting the economic, cultural, social development of Việt Nam, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Trương Hoà Bình has said.

Health experts recommend vaccinations to prevent severe disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Health experts strongly recommended vaccinations to prevent severe diseases caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterium, which can be dangerous for infants and people with chronic conditions.

Seven new imported COVID-19 cases confirmed on Tuesday

Ariston Việt Nam installs 100 water-heating systems in remote regions

One hundred water-heating systems have been installed in remote regions across the country by Ariston Việt Nam as part of a corporate social responsibility campaign.

High school students make video in Environmental Competition for High School-Modern Solutions to Environmental Issue

High school students around the country are exhorted to make a 10-15 minute video on solutions for environmental issues in the country for a contest titled Environmental Competition for High School-Modern Solutions to Environmental Issue.