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Hà Nội Liberation Day: From historical memory to a modern “City for Peace”

No new cases, 23 recoveries reported on Wednesday morning

Vietnamese workers in South Korea to lose deposits over contract violations

More than 1,400 Vietnamese guest workers in South Korea are set to lose their deposit of VNĐ100 million (US$4,239) each due to fleeing from their workplace or trying to illegally stay in the country.

Việt Nam goes 20 days without community COVID-19 infections

Also on Tuesday, 10 people were given the all-clear after beating coronavirus.

20 days without community infections in Việt Nam

Viber adds new functions to enhance educational activities

The leading messaging app, Rakuten Viber, has recently introduced a number of enhancements that will support teachers, parents and students during the new school year.

Smallholder farmers to get help from Bayer in twin fight against saltwater-drought, COVID-19

Around 80,000 smallholder farmers whose livelihoods and welfare have been severely impacted by COVID-19 will benefit from a global initiative by Bayer titled ‘Better Farms, Better Lives.’

Hà Nội proposes investing $2.9b in Văn Cao-Hoà Lạc urban metro line

The metro line No5 is among the two key metro projects of the cityar.

Design for six-lane Thủ Thiêm 4 Bridge up for approval

The HCM City People’s Committee has asked the Department of Planning and Architecture to co-ordinate with consultancy units to complete the design of Thủ Thiêm 4 Bridge connecting districts 2 and 7, before submitting the final report to the city’s Standing Committee for consideration.

Inbound flight schedule, requirements for foreign entries into Việt Nam detailed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam has submitted detailed plans for flight schedules and requirements for airlines to bring international passengers into Việt Nam.

Trial of father-son duo, henchmen begins for sedition, bombing police station

The trial of Nguyễn Khanh, his son Nguyễn Tấn Thành and 18 others for “carrying out terrorist activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” began at the HCM City People’s Court yesterday (Sept 21).

Tuesday morning update

Vegetables and revenues are growing strong in Vân Hồ District

Lives in a small poor remote village of Vân Hồ District, northern mountainous Sơn La Province are showing signs of improvement after farmers switched their long-standing cultivating habits.

Vaccination hole exists in remote disadvantaged areas

“While Việt Nam has done a good job in controlling COVID-19, we still face challenges in tackling other communicable diseases like dengue, measles, hand-foot-mouth disease and diphtheria.”

ASEAN members discuss supportive measures for vulnerable families in COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused great impacts on vulnerable families such as ethnic minority households, families with informal labourers and migrants, leading to temporary poverty due to low incomes, experts have said.

HCM City develops plan for underground spaces near metro lines

HCM City authorities are developing a plan for design and construction of underground spaces around metro line stations as part of an effort to renovate its inner districts and develop infrastructure in the next five years.

HCM City improves management of food safety, traceability of agricultural products

A new HCM City regulation would make it mandatory for all agricultural products and foodstuffs to have traceability and geographical indications, and require packaging and branding under VietGAP standards to ensure food hygiene and safety.

New Eastern Bus Station in HCM City to open in October

The new Miền Đông (Eastern) Bus Station in HCM City’s District 9 will open on October 10 after repeated delays due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the city’s Department of Transport.

No new cases on Monday, five recovered

Personnel training begins for HCM City’s first metro route

Training of personnel who will operate and manage HCM City’s metro line No. 1 has begun, according to the HCM City Urban Railway Company Ltd No 1.

Universities offer assistance to students as tuition fees increase

Universities have developed a variety of assistance programmes to help students access higher education, including loans, scholarships, and housing and food aid.