Young scientist behind more than 50 internationally-published scientific articles
Born to a farming family in the Mekong Delta’s Tiền Giang Province, a young scientist was determined to pursue his passion for aquaculture.
Việt Nam adopts strict measures for coronavirus
Responding to the recent outbreak of coronavirus, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam said Việt Nam will give high priority to the prevention and combat of epidemics.
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Salt farmers' "clean" harvests bring high prices
Salt farmers in the southern province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu have had good harvests because of favourable weather, selling all of their salt output at high prices.
Southern farmers have fruitful Tết watermelon crop
The Tết (Lunar New Year) watermelon crop has been a lucrative one for farmers in the southern region.
Coronavirus cases reported in HCM City
Two Chinese visitors are in hospital in HCM City infected with coronavirus.
Missing passports found at rubbish dump
A large number of missing passports stolen from a tour guide in Đà Nẵng have been found on a rubbish dump.
Flower growth for Tết brings farmers higher income
Growing flowers and ornamental trees for Tết (Lunar New Year) holidays in many provinces is expected to bring in high profits for farmers.
Everywhere is Tết for workers on holiday duty
As millions of migrant workers hustle to return home for Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) holiday, trains help deliver the happiness of reunions.
Ministry asks hospitals to ensure medical services during Tết
Health facilities are not allowed to refuse medical services to patients needing emergency care during Tết, according to the ministry.
Neighbour suspected of killing family of five in blaze
A man has admitted to starting a fire outside house in HCM City’s District 9 that led to deaths of five members of the same family.
Tết's in the air
As one year draws to a close and a new one begins, make sure to brighten up your life with flowers. Markets all over Vietnam are packed to the rafters as people grab hold of bunches galore to make their homes even more sweeter.
Drink-driving sanctions are having an effect
Khuất Việt Hùng, vice chairman of the National Committee on Traffic Safety, talks to Sài gòn Giải phóng (Saigon Liberation newspaper) about Government Decree 100 on how to prevent drink-driving during the Lunar New Year festival
Poor management leading to overloaded trucks on the road
Poor management in some localities is allowing overloaded trucks to damage roads, according to the latest report by Directorate for Roads of Việt Nam.
Bringing Tết cheer
Tết is a time for family, but the festive period can be lonely for those stuck in hospital. These patients were treated to a special meal to lift their spirits and wish them a happy new year.
MoH issues urgent instructions over Chinese disease outbreak
The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday issued an urgent dispatch on prevention and control of the acute pneumonia disease outbreak from China.
Standard set helps lift hospital quality
Dr Lương Ngọc Khuê, director general of the Administration of Medical Service, Ministry of Health, talks to Vietnam News Agency about how hospital quality standards improved healthcare after being introduced in 2012.
Journeys of love take poor people home for Tết
In the central city of Đà Nẵng, the provincial hospital and other sponsors helped more than 200 poor patients go home to nearby provinces such as Quảng Nam and Quảng Ngãi.
Cà Mau to put all administrative procedures online
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Cà Mau aims to have all of its administrative procedures handled through its electronic one-stop information system this year.
HCM City leader commends religious dignitaries during pre-Tết visits
Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Nguyễn Thiện Nhân on January 20 extended best wishes to religious dignitaries and followers in the city on the occasion of the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, which starts this weekend (Jan 25).
