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

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.

VN confirms 15,707 new coronavirus cases on Saturday

Việt Nam confirmed a total of 15,707 new COVID-19 patients on Saturday, raising the total number to 2,126,444.

15,707 new cases reported on January 22

COVID-19 update on January 22

HCM City’s Model Young Citizen 2021: An 18-year-old top student doing good deeds

Trần Đặng Văn Tài has been contributing to the community since he was a child. In the hardest times of the pandemic, the young man has been on the frontline in HCMC.

Ninh Thuận farmers harvest grapes for Tết, get high prices

Farmers in the south - central province of Ninh Thuận are getting high prices for grapes they are harvesting for Tết (Lunar New Year) as demand is high but not supply.

Special gifts bring warm Tết to people in need

Many zero-đồng mini supermarkets have been opened for the needy and many programmes have been organised to present gifts to special groups across the country with the aim of bringing them a warm Tết (Lunar New Year)

Teacher in Lào Cai sets up creative space to attract students to school

During his 20 years teaching at a school in the mountainous area of northern Lào Cai Province, Phùng Thế Tùng always asks himself: “How can I make students prefer going to school to staying at home?”

Passengers no longer need COVID tests before domestic flights

From Saturday, domestic passengers, regardless of their vaccine status, will no longer have to take a SARS-CoV-2 testing before their flight, with the exception of passengers from areas with a very high pandemic risk.

Transport ministry enhances inspections ahead of Tết

The Ministry of Transport has just set up three special teams for inspection of transport activities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year.

Hà Nội will vaccinate at-risk elders during Tết holiday if needed

Hà Nội will strive to complete COVID-19 vaccinations for more than 1,000 elderly people with underlying conditions in the city, even if they have to carry out throughout the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, amid case spike.

PC-COVID app now allows users to self-updated vaccination status

PC-COVID – Việt Nam’s mobile application for COVID-19 prevention and control is now updated with new features: self-declared vaccination status and paper wallet.

HCM City activates preventive measures as 3 Omicron community infections found

The HCM City healthcare sector has assured it is well prepared to respond to the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 after the city recorded three domestic cases, and called on the public to stay calm and not panic.

HCM City transport department seeks to raise funds for Ring Road No.3 construction

The HCM City Department of Transport is seeking approval from the administration to auction land along the under-construction Ring Road No. 3 to raise funds for speeding up work.