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Đồng Nai garden tourism struggles due to uneven fruit ripening

Major legal policies come into effect this month

People with an income of at least VNĐ11 million (US$476) per month will have to pay personal income tax as of Wednesday (July 1), increasing from the previous level of VNĐ9 million ($389).

HN to adjust 16 bus routes due to Thăng Long Bridge repair

Hà Nội will adjust 16 bus routes due to repairs being conducted on Thăng Long Bridge this month.

Another 225 citizens brought home from Japan

A flight conducted by budget carrier Vietjet Air brought 225 Vietnamese citizens back to Việt Nam from Japan on Tuesday.

Three cases of diphtheria reported in Kon Tum

The province’s Centre for Diseases Control on Monday took 36 testing samples in Đắk Tô District and 52 in Sa Thầy District.

Patience the name of the game for tourism industry

Though the industry may be taking a beating, respondents to our survey were broadly in favour of a cautious approach when it comes to opening Viet Nam’s border to tourists.

Schools must only start the new academic year from September 5: MOET

Schools nationwide will only open for a new academic year on September 5, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has announced.

Việt Nam’s perfect response

Việt Nam response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of perfect, according to a survey of our readers.

Việt Nam to speed up COVID-19 vaccine research

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Việt Nam has shown positive testing results on animals.

All health administrative procedures now at online public services level 4

The Ministry of Health announced that it has completed providing online public health services level 4 for all administrative procedures under the management of the health sector after six months implementation.

VN's COVID-19 update on Wednesday morning

No new COVID-19 cases reported in Việt Nam on Tuesday evening

Residents of Phạm Viết Chánh Residential Area negative for coronavirus

Earlier, on Monday evening, the People's Committee of Ward 19 took samples from residents following a report that Patient 326 had relapsed.

Project helps youths become proactive on environment

More than 50 young people have attended the "Basic knowledge about the environment" training course provided under the "Youth for Environment" project carried out by the For Vietnamese Stature Foundation.

Mother of abandoned baby boy faces legal proceedings

Legal proceedings have begun against mother of a new born baby who died after he was abandoned.

Free visa waivers extended until July 31

Foreigners who entered the country on tourist visas have been given a further grace period – until the end of July.

Community educational programme launches first workshop in Bắc Giang Province

More than 500 teachers, parents and children exchanged skills and experience in helping children grow to their full potential in the love of the family at a workshop in Tân Mỹ Kindergarten, Tân Mỹ Commune, Bắc Giang Province.

Showers to hit HN and northern provinces Tuesday afternoon

Showers, with rainfall of up to 100mm, are forecast to hit Hà Nội and other northern provinces on Tuesday afternoon, ending the prolonged heat wave in the region.

Ministry wants to install vehicle weighing equipment on ring road, bridge

The proposal was signed by Deputy Minister of Transport Lê Đình Thọ.

Vietnam Bank for Social Policies helps people overcome financial difficulties after social distancing period

Loans from HCM City-based Vietnam Bank for Social Policies have provided capital to poor people and small businesses with financial difficulties caused by COVID-19.

Inland waterway accidents at alarming level: Traffic Safety Committee

Compared with the same period last year, the number of accidents, fatalities and injuries increased by 13 cases, 17 deaths and one injured victim, respectively.