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Public security ministry eyes AI, cyber training ties with Canada's Concordia University

Environment improvement projects create new vitality for the Hồng riverbanks

Abandoned and polluted land plots along the banks of the Hồng (Red) River in Hà Nội's Hoàn Kiếm District have been revived and become art spaces and places for community activities.

Cà Mau braces for forest fires

More than 44,500ha of forests in Cà Mau are vulnerable to fire risks and need special attention during the ongoing dry season, according to the province Forest Protection Sub-department.

Việt Nam’s daily COVID caseload hits record high again

With 36,200 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, Việt Nam's daily tally has now hit a record high for four consecutive days.

Việt Nam reports 36,200 new cases on Thursday

Deputy PM urges safe, flexible return of children to school

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has said that solutions to bring children back to school must be long-term and proactive, with a high sense of vigilance.

COVID self-monitoring patients lifted from self-quarantine after 7 days

COVID-19 patients, who are allowed to monitor at home, will be lifted from self-quarantine after seven days with a negative test result for SARS-CoV2 instead of 10 days like before.

Air links between Việt Nam and 19 countries/territories have reopened since pilot flight resumption

About 153,000 foreign passengers flew from/to Việt Nam from the time the country launched a pilot programme to resume international flights in January to February 14, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV).

19.2% of COVID-19 patients in Việt Nam are under 18 years old

About 490,000 children in Việt Nam were confirmed to have contracted coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, according to deputy health minister Nguyễn Trường Sơn.

Fishing boats enjoy bumper hauls on the first trip after Tết

In the past few days, boats full of fish have docked at villages in the central coastal province of Quảng Ngãi.

Localities asked to speed up vaccinations for children

The Ministry of Health has sent an official request to a number of health departments nationwide calling on them to speed up the vaccination drive for children aged 12 to 17.

Disabled man makes brooms from plants

The 38-year-old doesn't let his disabilities stand in his way as he crafts brooms from the many plants near his home in the Central Highlands province of Tây Nguyên.

HCM City to pilot electric bus services within this quarter

The first electric-bus routes in HCM City are scheduled to open within the first quarter of this year, the municipal Department of Transport has announced.

Overseas Vietnamese encouraged to invest at home

Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese Nguyễn Phú Bình talks to VnEconomy online newspaper about measures to draw more investment from Overseas Vietnamese

USAID offers donations to help Việt Nam close TB detection and treatment gaps

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) delivered new tuberculosis (TB) detection tools and treatment medications valued at roughly US$3 million for Việt Nam on Wednesday.

Young take great pride in military service

Thousands of young people across the nation from all walks of life are excited and proud to join the army and hope to contribute to protecting the fatherland.

Việt Nam’s daily COVID caseload hits record high for three consecutive days

With 34,737 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, Việt Nam's daily tally has now hit a record high for three consecutive days.

Disabled people key partners in efforts for sustainable development in Việt Nam: UN

The United Nations launched a joint project to ensure better rights for people with disabilities on Wednesday, aiming to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) through effective collaboration.

COVID figures on February 16

COVID latest update

Gov't agrees with proposal to reopen int'l tourism from March 15

The Government has agreed with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s proposal to fully reopen international tourism activities in the new normal, starting from March 15.

Grades one to six in Hà Nội's urban districts set to return to school from Feb 21

The Hà Nội People’s Committee on Tuesday approved the proposal of the municipal Department of Education and Training, allowing students from grades 1 to 6 in 12 urban districts to return to school from February 21 after nine months of online instruction due to COVID-19.