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Hà Nội mandates AI in governance and mass digital ID rollout

Former Chairman of Bình Dương Province People’s Committee prosecuted

Police will prosecute a number of former government officials accused of corruption at an import, export company.

450 COVID-19 infections recorded on Wednesday

Việt Nam recorded a total of 450 COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, including 441 locally transmitted cases and nine imported patients, according to the Ministry of Health.

PM asks AstraZeneca to deliver 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine by August

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked AstraZeneca to deliver 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the beginning of August, out of its 31-million-dose order for 2021.

240 new cases are confirmed on Wednesday evening

Việt Nam reports 81st COVID-19 related fatality, pharmacist's death ruled unrelated to vaccine

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday evening reported the 81st COVID-19 related death in Việt Nam, a 61-year-old man with a history of tuberculosis in HCM City.

Defence ministry to investigate death of young military serviceman

The Ministry of National Defence is investigating the death of a young military officer who is suspected to have committed suicide in northern Thái Nguyên Province.

High cholesterol strongly linked to risk of stroke

High levels of cholesterol are a major risk factor for stroke, according to health experts from the HCM City Stroke Association.

Self-expandable metal stents help treat colorectal cancer patient at city hospital

Doctors at the gastroenterology department at HCM City’s Military Hospital 175 have successfully placed self-expandable metal stents in a 83-year-old patient with recurrent colorectal cancer to treat malignant colorectal obstruction.

Đà Nẵng's factories adapt and overcome amid pandemic

Some 400 businesses in six industrial zones (IZ) and Đà Nẵng Hi-Tech Park in the central city have managed to stay open throughout much of the pandemic, thanks to anti-COVID measures.

116 new COVID-19 cases reported at noon Wednesday

Cybersecurity crucial for peace, prosperity: foreign minister

Viet Nam's top diplomat has said the world needs to create a code of conduct for nations' actions in cyberspace.

Cyclist saves falling toddler

A four-year-old girl who fell from the second-floor balcony of a house in Nam Định City was saved by a local man who was cycling past.

Shopee, Garena donate $1m to Govt Covid vaccine fund

SEA Group’s Shopee and Garena Vietnam have donated US$1 million to the Government’s Vaccine Fund for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Vietnamese aviation market to recover from middle of third quarter

The Vietnamese aviation market is forecast to begin recovering by the middle of the third quarter with this year’s total estimated capacity of over 70 million passengers.

Photo of health worker's family reunion in virus hotspot touches hearts

A photo of a medical worker in a protective suit trying to talk to her sons while maintaining a two-metre distance to keep them safe has touched hearts nationwide.

Việt Nam pushes vaccination drive amid ‘shocking inequity’ in global distribution

Việt Nam is one front runner in mobilising social capital from individuals and private sector through the establishment of the COVID-19 Vaccine Fund.

Việt Nam reports 94 new cases on Wednesday morning

Two more people die of COVID-related complications

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday evening announced the 79th and 80th COVID-19 related deaths in Việt Nam, both are elderly female patients with severe underlying medical conditions.

Bustling HCM City is eerily quiet as social distancing is extended amid COVID-19 outbreak

The city has required a halt to all cultural, sports and entertainment activities, and the temporary closure of non-essential businesses.

Total of 372 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday

A total of 372 COVID-19 infections were recorded on Tuesday, bringing the country's total cases to 16,413 so far, according to the Ministry of Health.