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PM orders comprehensive fixes to shortcomings in fighting IUU fishing

Mekong Delta set for dry-season saltwater intrusion

Saltwater intrusion in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta’s rivers is expected to be less severe than last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Irrigation Department.

Pineapple cooperative grows from strength to strength

Nguyễn Văn Hạnh uses a combination of traditional methods mixed with technology to not only produce a sustainable fruit but also provide employment for more than 50 ethnic-minority labourers.

Hair salon owner helps students cut back on rental costs in HCMC

Nguyễn Hoài Thanh, the owner of a large chain of hair salons in HCMC, is helping students cut back on their expenses by offering them a room to rent - free of charge.

5,000 workers return to work after mass strike

Approximately 5,000 workers from a leather shoe manufacturing company in central Nghệ An Province returned to work on Monday, after six days on strike.

Hà Nội and HCM City university students back to in-person classes from Monday

Universities and vocational schools in Hà Nội and HCM City reopened on Monday, after more than nine months of online learning due to COVID-19.

Việt Nam’s daily COVID-19 cases hit record high

Việt Nam reported 29,413 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, a record daily high

Việt Nam records 29,413 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday

Volunteer motorbike repair team works hard over Tết

A group of volunteers has been helping citizens repair their vehicles free-of-charge across Buôn Ma Thuột City.

One million students return to kindergartens, schools in HCM City

More than one million first to sixth graders in HCM City returned to school on Monday after nine months of virtual learning as COVID-19 outbreak eases.

Tiền Giang builds more irrigation projects

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang is spending VNĐ38 billion (US$1.7 million) on irrigation projects to prevent saltwater intrusion in the ongoing 2021 – 22 dry season.

Labour market recovery looks toward flexible, safe adaptation

Although it is under control, the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all aspects of social life, seriously affecting businesses and people.

Hà Nội accelerates COVID-19 vaccine rollout for at-risk people as caseload remains high

Hà Nội authorities are urging all districts to collect records of people at high risk of contracting COVID-19 and give them vaccine booster shots as soon as possible.

New highway planned in Mekong Delta

A new 188-kilometre highway in the Mekong Delta between Châu Đốc city in An Giang Province and Sóc Trăng Province is planned to be built, and the feasibility study for it has been handed to the Ministry of Transport by the Mỹ Thuận Project Management Board.

Việt Nam to restore international flight frequency to pre-pandemic levels from Feb 15

Việt Nam will lift restrictions on the destinations and frequency of international flights from and to Việt Nam starting February 15, 2022, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam.

Việt Nam to develop sustainable, responsible fishing sector

Việt Nam is striving to sustainably develop its fishery sector and promote responsible practices while assuring the protection and restoration of aquatic resources and preserving biodiversity.

HCM City’s 1st metro line to start trials by year-end

HCM City’s metro line No 1 between Bến Thành Market in District 1 and Suối Tiên Theme Park in Thủ Đức City will start trial operations by December 31 this year.

Mixed emotions for parents as children return to school

As children in Hà Nội finally return to school after a long time spent learning online, parents are filled with mixed emotions.

PM asks to promote socio-economic recovery and development programme

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked ministries, agencies and localities to drastically and effectively implement the socio-economic recovery and development programme and to speed up disbursement of public investment capital.

Mekong Delta to expand shrimp – rice farming model

The shrimp – rice farming model in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta will offer farmers greater benefits when all related stakeholders work together to improve its value and protect the environment, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Lê Minh Hoan has said.