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STEM classrooms are core for building modern educational environment

Suspension of health declarations under review by Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health announced on Friday that it will review the temporary suspension of domestic health declaration protocols that are active during the pandemic.

Growth present across all sectors in the past four months

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday chaired April's regular Cabinet meeting, which discussed the socio-economic development progress over the past four months and set out the goals for the future.

Workers Month kicks off in HCM City

The 14th Workers Month began yesterday in HCM City with a number of activities meant to improve workers’ welfare.

Coastal localities told to prepare for holiday tropical low-pressure system

Coastal localities from Quảng Bình to Cà Mau and Kiên Giang have been directed to proactively respond to a tropical low-pressure system in the East Sea that is likely to gain strength during the April 30-May 1 holidays.

Foreigners in senior positions earn handsome pay packages in Việt Nam

Enterprises operating in Việt Nam paid very high salaries ranging from nearly VNĐ200 million (US$8,500) to VNĐ800 million ($34,000) per month to management cadre foreigners in the first quarter of the year, according to a report by recruitment service provider Navigos Group.

Việt Nam records 6,068 COVID cases on Friday

Việt Nam announced 6,068 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

Việt Nam confirms 6,068 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday

Street sellers under threat from controversial vending machine plan

A controversial proposal to replace street vendors with vending machines has been met with anger by those who rely on the trade.

Airfares, rooms see last-minute discounts prior to holidays

Sóc Trăng declares riverbank erosion emergency

The Sóc Trăng Province People’s Committee has declared an erosion emergency on the Hậu River, a tributary of the Mekong, in Cù Lao Dung District.

Allow graduates to teach, get teaching qualifications later: HCM City

Graduates in certain disciplines should be allowed to start teaching and get their pedagogy qualifications later, within a specified time frame, HCM City officials suggest.

Monk's wheelchair repairs give disabled new lease of life

In a small yard of An Viên Ashram in a deep zigzagging alley in HCM City, Monk Minh repairs and upgrades old wheelchairs.

Pedestrian streets should focus on quality over quantity

While many people are excited about the opening of pedestrian zones in Hà Nội, others are still sceptical about the effectiveness of such zones, especially when Hà Nội is planning to open several pedestrian streets additionally.

Lai Châu eyes development of brand for wild tea

Further exploitation and conservation have been planned for wild tea from Pú Tra Mountain in the northern province of Lai Châu, to build the tea into a cultural icon of the province.

Poverty and equity are now more than just reducing extreme poverty

The poverty and equity agenda is no longer only about raising minimum living standards and tackling chronic poverty - it is also about creating new, sustainable economic pathways for a more aspirational population.

HCM City to limit traffic in city centre for April 30 celebrations

In HCM City, vehicles will be banned on several streets in the downtown area on the morning of April 30, the Reunification Day holiday.

7,116 new coronavirus infections, three deaths registered on Thursday

A total of 7,116 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Việt Nam on Thursday.

Việt Nam reports 7,116 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday

New bridge over Sài Gòn River opens to traffic

The Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge that spans the Sài Gòn River, connecting District 1 and Thủ Đức City, officially opened to traffic on Thursday.

Foreigners with e-visas can now enter, exit via Vân Đồn International Airport: Gov't

Foreigners can now enter the country or exit via Vân Đồn International Airport in the northern province of Quảng Ninh, the first privately built and operated international airport in the country.