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Ministry proposes allowing schools to make English compulsory from Grade 1

More community infections of COVID-19 predicted in coming days

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday called for strict social distancing as some people have begun leaving their homes, especially in Hà Nội and HCM City.

Four more COVID-19 cases reported in Việt Nam, total rises to 255

Việt Nam reported four more cases of COVID-19 on Thursday evening, raising the total number of cases across the country to 255.

More citizens complete 14-day quarantine

The 134 returnees from the Philippines received certificates of quarantine completion from the Hậu Giang provincial Steering Committee for COVID-19 Control.

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COVID-patient No 135 tests negative

The female patient, 27, from Hải Phòng, who worked at a restaurant in Sweden, flew from Bangkok, Thailand to Đà Nẵng on March 21.

VSS warns over social insurance scammers

The scammers claim to offer services to allow people to receive a lump-sum social insurance payout, but in reality, take a large amount of the payout for themselves.

COVID-19: Big test is coming up - Episode 2

Institute faces severe shortage of blood type O, A

An urgent announcement has been released by the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT), calling for blood donations for group O and A.

Fighting COVID-19: Is Southeast Asia doing enough? - Episode 1

As COVID-19 epicentre moves to the West, southeast Asia’s vulnerabilities are also beginning to show, particularly in Indonesia. In this episode by the Asia News Network, editors from four countries tell us what to expect.

Police quarantined after contact with 243rd COVID-19 patient

The village, where the 243rd patient lives and contacted many people, was locked down on Tuesday afternoon.

Quarantined woman gives birth to twins in Quảng Ninh

A woman gave birth to twins in a quarantined room in Quảng Ninh Hospital for Obstetrics and Pediatrics, the northeastern province of Quảng Ninh, on Wednesday.

First electronic component project to be built at Đà Nẵng IT Park

The Đà Nẵng’s Information Technology Park JSC (DITP) company and Meritronics AMT Inc have been speeding up preparation for commencing construction of a Surface-mount technology (SMT) factory at Đà Nẵng IT Park in exporting printed circuit boards and electronic component in the second quarter this year.

Đồng Nai uses drones to patrol forests

Forest rangers in the southern province of Đồng Nai no longer have to walk far distance to patrol forests thanks to the help of drones.

Bạch Mai Hospital COVID-19 outbreak under control: official

Among 251 COVID-19 cases confirmed by Thursday morning in Việt Nam, 102 cases are in Hà Nội including 40 detected in quarantine areas and 62 in the community.

Two more COVID-19 patients recover, total at 128

In HCM City, there are only 17 COVID-19 patients currently being treated in three treatment facilities.

Bến Tre Province giant river prawn farms hit by saltwater intrusion

Many farmers raising giant river prawns in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre are facing losses due to saltwater intrusion, which is decimating the crustaceans.