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PM orders comprehensive fixes to shortcomings in fighting IUU fishing

Great progress made in illiteracy eradication, education universalisation

Great progress has been observed in illiteracy eradication and education universalisation in Việt Nam, as the country continues building a learning society.

Nùng U ethnic minorities maintain traditional incense making

An ethnic minority group in northern mountainous of Hà Giang is preserving the traditional incense handicraft

More than 16,000 COVID-19 cases registered on Monday

Việt Nam registered 16,815 COVID-19 patients on Monday, the highest daily caseload for a month, taking the total to 2,358,786 since the start of the pandemic.

16,815 new COVID-19 cases, 100 more deaths reported on Monday

Mekong Delta highways gridlocked as people return to HCM City for work, study

Highways across southern provinces and the Mekong Delta were severely congested on February 5 and 6 as people began an exodus to HCM City and its neighbouring provinces to return to work after Tết.

Leaders extend New Year wishes on first working day of the year

President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc attended the Tịch Điền (Ploughing) Festival in the northern province of Hà Nam on Monday, and ceremoniously ploughed a field.

UNDP approves 2022-2026 Country Programme for Việt Nam

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has approved the Country Programme for Việt Nam for 2022-2026 and a financial package worth over US$120 million.

Hà Nội students return to school

Hà Nội high school students in grade 12 returned to school on Monday after the Lunar New Year holiday and a long period of online learning due to COVID-19.

7th to 12th graders return to school in HCM City

More than 600,000 students in grades 7 to 12 in HCM City returned to school for in-person learning on Monday.

Vietnamese solidarity has never shone so brightly: ambassador

The solidarity of the Vietnamese people has never shone so brightly during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Ambassador Lương Thanh Nghị, vice chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs.

Flights increased to meet post-Tết travel demand

Airlines plan to make an increase of more than 100 flights, mostly on the Hà Nội – HCM City route, from February 6 to 12 to serve travel demand after the Lunar New Year Celebration that ended on Sunday.

121 people killed in traffic accidents during nine-day Tết holiday

A total of 216 traffic accidents nationwide saw 121 people killed and 138 injured during the Lunar New Year holiday from January 29 to February 6, according to the Traffic Police Department.

HCM City COVID risk remains low for 5th straight week

HCM City’s COVID-19 alert level remains at level 1 for a fifth week in a row, its People's Committee announced.

Many limitations persist in megaproject Long Thành Airport: PM

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has urged authorities to speed up the progress of the Long Thành International Airport project in southern province of Đồng Nai, complaining that it may fall behind schedule during an on-site inspection on Sunday.

Khánh Hoà Province students given opportunities for scientific enquiry

Teachers in the central coastal province of Khánh Hoà have coordinated with a social organisation to expand STEM education to help students gain scientific experiences

Tickets sold out, Tân Sơn Nhất overloaded as people return home

As the Lunar New Year holidays draw to a close, demand for flights to HCM City has soared, with many routes sold out.

14,112 new COVID-19 patients recorded on Sunday, deaths lowest since October

Việt Nam reported 14,112 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, including 7 imported cases.

Việt Nam confirms 14,112 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday

High school teachers, students struggle with university entrance exams

High school teachers in non-metropolitan areas are worried their students can’t get into top universities due to different entry requirements from schools.

PM calls for construction of expressway projects to speed up

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on ministries, localities, investors and contractors of expressway projects to speed up construction without sacrificing quality.