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Overseas Vietnamese offer incense in tribute to Hùng Kings

Lào Cai's Fansipan peak covered in frost

This is the second time frost has appeared on the mountain peak since the beginning of this year's winter.

Việt Nam 9th globally for vaccinations, received 150mln vaccine doses

Việt Nam has received over 150 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with Sinopharm, AstraZeneca and Pfizer accounting for the majority.

Southeastern provinces to build more social housing for low-income workers

Provinces in the Southeastern region are making efforts to build more social housing units to address the housing needs of migrant workers from other parts of the country.

Hà Nội growers adapt to COVID conditions ahead of Tết

Local growers in Hà Nội have tried to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to have a good year-end flower crop with only two months left until the Tết (Lunar New Year)

Southern coastal province speeds up work on major transport projects

The southern coastal province of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu is mobilising all resources to speed up the progress of major transport projects, including roads, railways and bridges.

Student start-up uses UVC light to kill viruses

The student project was praised for its practicality at Startup Kite 2021, a contest for vocational school students.

Bình Dương to provide all public services online

Bình Dương Province targets providing 100 per cent online public services at provincial and district levels by January.

Food and drink facilities to remain open until year-end as HCM City extends trial

HCM City nears goal of reducing groundwater exploitation

HCM City has reduced groundwater exploitation by 14,300cu.m per day compared to the target of 16,650cu.m per day this year, reaching more than 85 per cent of its plan for 2021.

More than 14,300 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Việt Nam on Sunday

A total of 14,314 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Việt Nam on Sunday, bringing the total national tally to 1,309,092, according to the Ministry of Health.

Việt Nam reports new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday

PM orders sufficient COVID-19 treatment drugs and vaccines

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has ordered ministries and authorities to calculate the demand for COVID-19 treatment drugs and prepare to deal with unexpected situations that may arise.

VinaCapital Foundation donates breathing equipment, PPE worth $1.2m to COVID fight

The fundraising campaign launched by NGO VinaCapital Foundation in July, ‘Help Vietnam Breathe – Vì Nhịp thở Việt Nam,’ has raised more than US$1.2 million and donated personal protective and breathing equipment to frontline COVID-19 medical facilities.

Việt Nam records nearly 14,000 COVID-19 infections on Saturday

The southern region continued to lead the country in terms of new daily infections, with HCM City reporting the most, at 1,636 cases, followed by Cần Thơ with 998 cases, Tây Ninh (787), Bến Tre (762) Bình Thuận (626) and Đồng Tháp (624).

Việt Nam reports 13,998 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

AIP Foundation launches helmets programme for students in northern province

AIP Foundation in collaboration with the Traffic Safety Committee and Department of Education and Training of the northern province Tuyên Quang, on Friday hosted a launch ceremony in Tuyên Quang City, as part of the Helmets for Kids Programme.

Aviation authority proposes banning flights, denying entries from 10 African countries over Omicron fears

The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam has proposed halting all flights, including repatriation flights, to and from 10 African countries, amid fears over the Omicron variant.

Women embrace path to entrepreneurship

Female entrepreneurs gathered at a seminar hosted by Việt Nam Women's Academy on Friday to share experiences and inspire others, especially young women, on their way to starting their own businesses.

Trà Vinh expands organic coconut farming

Local authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh are encouraging farmers to expand cultivation of organic coconuts to increase profits.

Farmers expect low profits from grapefruit sold for Tết

Farmers in Sông Xoài Commune in Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province’s Phú Mỹ Town are concerned about poor profits from grapefruit harvested for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) festival which falls on February 1.