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Mekong Delta region seeks higher investment in education development

Authorities have mobilised more social resources and invested in education development in the Cửu Long (Mekong Delta) region and have received positive results.

Côn Đảo protects water resources as spectre of shortage looms

The Côn Đảo District People’s Committee has taken a number of measures to protect freshwater sources and groundwater to ensure inhabitants of the island district do not face a shortage.

Billionaire shrimp farmer creds new farming tech for success

When starting a business, having the bravery to take risks isn't quite enough, according to a successful shrimp farmer in the central province of Khánh Hoà who earns VNĐ15-16 billion (US$650,000- 700,000) a year.

Five new rail lines to be built in southern region

Five new high-speed rail lines between HCM City and southern provinces expected to be built by 2025 would help to ensure smooth transport of goods and improve logistics services and connections between major seaports.

Collectives, individuals honoured for volunteer work

A total of 20 collectives and individuals were honoured for their outstanding contributions to volunteer work in 2020 during an awards ceremony held in Hà Nội.

One new imported case reported on Sunday evening

Still no new community infections recorded in Vietnam. There has been one new imported case, a 54-year-old Libyan national who is currently being treated at Dong Anh Central Hospital.

Bạc Liêu Province close to eliminating poverty

Bạc Liêu Province has reduced its poverty rate significantly by taking a number of effective measures, according to its Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Việt Nam to begin human trials of COVID-19 vaccine this week

Việt Nam will begin the first stage of human trials of a COVID-19 vaccine from December 10, according to the Ministry of Health.

Hà Nội announces two COVID-19 patients

Hà Nội authorities on Saturday announced two coronavirus-positive patients, who were both quarantined at home at the time of detection.

Contacts of new COVID-19 patients test negative for coronavirus

Tests of people related to four new COVID-19 patients in HCM City were negative for SARS-CoV-2, according to the city Disease Control and Prevention Centre.

VN reports four new imported cases of COVID-19 on Saturday evening

One-arm hairdresser follows dream job, raises two kids by herself

Despite missing an arm, Lê Thị Kim Trâm is doing an inspiring feat: making a living as a hairdresser and raising two kids by herself.

Vocational schools told to foster entrepreneurship among students, modernise teaching methods

Project 1665 for supporting students' start-ups until 2025 has created favourable conditions for students who want to start their own business, and attracted the participation of enterprises, investment funds, other investors, and organisations and individuals in the country and abroad.

Cửu Long River Delta prepares flowers for upcoming Tết

Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, growers in the two biggest flower villages in the Mekong Delta -- Chợ Lách in Bến Tre Province and Sa Đéc in Đồng Tháp Province -- have been preparing new varieties of flowers for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.