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Policy beneficiaries, disadvantaged workers receive gifts ahead of national holidays

Schools learn to adapt as COVID cases rise among students

As more COVID-19 cases are detected among school children, education institutions in HCM City are taking measures to adapt and prepare for the upcoming end-semester exams.

Việt Nam administers 198mln COVID-19 vaccine doses, one year on from start of historic campaign

The very first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered in Việt Nam on March 8. Now, one year on, the country has administered 198 million vaccinations and ranks as the sixth most highly vaccinated country in the world.

First electric bus route in HCM City to debut on Wednesday

The first electric bus route in HCM City will be put into operation starting on Wednesday.

Quảng Bình deactivates 230kg wartime bomb discovered near market

The MK82 bomb, used by the US Army during the war in Việt Nam, was discovered when an excavator dug ground for the construction of a 27-storey building at an urban complex in Đồng Hới City’s Đông Hải Ward.

Việt Nam registers record 162,435 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

Hà Nội continued to have the highest number of new COVID-19 in a day in Việt Nam with 32,650, the Ministry of Health said.

162,435 new COVID-19 cases, 86 more deaths reported on Tuesday

Two officers seized in COVID test-kits overcharging case

Two officers of the Military Medical University were seized on Tuesday as part of an investigation into violations by Việt Á Technologies JSC.

Việt Nam advised to put women at centre of climate decisions

Elisa Fernandez Saenz, Country Representative of UN Women in Việt Nam, has recommended that the country put women and girls at the centre of decision-making to achieve the best effect of policies on climate, the environment, and disaster risks,

First flight bringing home Vietnamese citizens evacuated from Ukraine arrives in Hà Nội

Arranged by the Vietnamese Government and conducted free of charge by the national carrier Vietnam Airlines, the flight departed Henri Coandă International Airport in Romania’s capital of Bucharest on March 7 (local time).

COVID hospitalisations under control

Despite an increasing number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Hà Nội in recent days, the number of hospitalised patients has not increased considerably, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnamese doctors work on women's healthcare in South Sudan

A Vietnamese field hospital in South Sudan has organised activities to raise awareness of healthcare and gynaecological hygiene for local women for International Women's Day.

Quảng Trị women essential in bringing closure to war legacy

The world observes International Women’s Day on March 8. The theme chosen by the United Nations this year is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”

Men must play a role in curbing gender biased sex selection in Việt Nam

The role of men in gender equality and the status of women and girls must be identified more clearly and further promoted to change socio-cultural norms and curb harmful practices.

An Giang to improve farmers’ incomes with agricultural restructuring

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang will focus on restructuring agriculture production this year to improve yields, quality and efficiency.

Driver training facilities should be regularly inspected

Centres teaching people to drive should concentrate on traffic laws and training students how to react quickly to dangerous situations on the roads.

Session on top master’s programmes launched

A virtual information session on top master’s programmes for Vietnamese nationals will be held for the first time by Quacquarelli Symonds.

Vietnamese health ministry, UNICEF, WHO launch campaign on COVID prevention

The Ministry of Health (MoH), UNICEF and WHO have launched the ‘Safe Journeys’ campaign, aiming at redoubling and reinforcing the importance of complying with COVID-19 preventive practices, including vaccination.

Cần Thơ women thrive in agricultural businesses

Two women in Cần Thơ City in the Mekong Delta have been developing successful businesses in clean agricultural produce.

PM requests more efforts to help Vietnamese women thrive

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính highlighted the increasingly important role of Vietnamese women and their contributions to various sectors and fields during a meeting yesterday in the capital city.

HCM City plans stringent inspections of COVID-19 drug sales

The HCM City Department of Health has asked relevant agencies and units to strengthen inspections and prevent unauthorised selling of the antiviral drugs used to treat COVID-19.