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PM orders comprehensive fixes to shortcomings in fighting IUU fishing

Prominent Vietnamese scientist dies at age 84

Dr Nguyễn Văn Hiệu, an academic who made major contributions to Việt Nam’s scientific development, passed away on January 23. He was 84.

Moderna booster a half-dose of the same vaccine used in first two shots

The Moderna booster jab will be a half-dose of the same vaccine used in the first two full shots as recommended by the producer, the Drug Administration of Việt Nam under the Heath Ministry announced on Friday.

Bến Tre expands organic coconut farming for export

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bến Tre is expanding the area under organic coconuts to improve value and grow exports.

Young woman spreads green living lifestyle

Replacing plastic packaging with environment-friendly materials, Hồ Hoàng Oanh from Đà Nẵng City hopes to spread this shopping habit to everyone.

HCM City to develop riverside infrastructure by 2040

HCM City has adjusted urban planning to develop riverside infrastructure by 2040, including a road along the Saigon River from District 1 to outlying Củ Chi District.

Quarantine not required for hometown returnees during Tết

Those returning to their hometowns during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday will not have to quarantine, according to the latest document sent from the health ministry to local people’s committees at a central level.

Two years since the first case, Việt Nam's caseload exceeds 2.1 million

In the two years since Việt Nam's first confirmed COVID-19 patient the country has recorded more than 2.1 million infections, as the Ministry of Health announces another 14,978 new cases.

HCM City Traditional Medicine Institute wins Labour Order award

The HCM City Traditional Medicine Institute on Friday received the Labour Order, first class, award at a ceremony held to mark its 46th anniversary.

14,978 new cases reported on Sunday

COVID-19 update on January 23

Immigration Department issues relaxed entry protocols for foreign nationals, overseas Vietnamese

The Immigration Department of Việt Nam has recently announce new policies on easing entry procedures for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese as well as their family members.

Vietnam Airlines resumes regular flights to Europe from Jan 24, to Russia from Jan 29

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced its plan to resume regular flights between Việt Nam and Russia, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.

Dine-in services resume in Cầu Giấy, Thanh Xuân and Ba Đình

Cầu Giấy, Thanh Xuân and Ba Đình districts have adjusted their COVID-19 pandemic to level 2 (yellow - medium risk) and allow the resumption of dine-in services in their areas since 6am January 22.

President praises the valuable contributions made by Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese communites abroad have made valuable contributions to the country, including intitial success of the vaccine diplomacy, said President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at the “Xuân Quê Hương” (Homeland Spring) programme 2022.

Gov't told ministries to review reopening Hà Nội cinemas

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính asks relevant authorities to consider the reopening of cinemas across the country consistent with the coronavirus outbreak situation in Việt Nam.

Bayer, Women’s Charity Association of HCMC provide relief to COVID-affected people

Together with the Women’s Charity Association of HCM City, Bayer has provided relief packages in the form of nutritional, educational and livelihood support to selected communities that have been severely affected by COVID-19, especially seniors without family, disadvantaged women and children.