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Vice President urges stronger promotion of lifelong learning

People want to continue working from home, even after lockdown

Many office staff in big cities like Hà Nội and HCM City have adapted to working from home and want to continue doing so when social distancing ends.

Mekong Delta to boost investment in transport infrastructure

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta region needs a special mechanism to improve its transport infrastructure to reduce logistics costs, bolster competitiveness and boost agricultural exports, Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Thể has said.

Việt Nam to build nine new railways by 2030

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành has signed a decision approving the railway system planning for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, which sets a target of building nine new railways by 2030.

Kindergarten students walk for six kilometres to go to school

It’s hard for people to believe that kindergarten students must walk up to six kilometres to go get to school, but that is what students in the Ón Village do on a daily basis.

4,045 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Sunday

The Ministry of Health reported 4,045 new cases of COVID-19 and 53 COVID-related deaths on Sunday.

4,045 new cases recorded on Sunday

COVID-19 update

HCM City rolls out red carpet for workers

Workers from other cities and provinces coming to HCM City, which faces a labour shortage, to find jobs will get all kinds of support, city authorities have promised.

Ministry of Education issues set of safety criteria in COVID-19 prevention and control

The Ministry of Education has issued a set of safety criteria in COVID-19 prevention and control for all educational systems nationwide as a basis for deciding whether schools are allowed to open.

3,373 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Saturday

The Ministry of Health has announced 3,373 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with a further 77 COVID-related deaths.

COVID-19 updates in Việt Nam on October 23 afternoon

HCM City to vaccinate children

The HCM City steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control has announced vaccination plans for people aged 12 to 17, starting with the oldest demographic and moving down age groups.

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region donates COVID-19 vaccines, medical supplies to northern provinces

Leaders of Móng Cái City in the northern border province of Quảng Ninh and the Ministry of Health on Friday received 800,000 doses of Sinopharm’s Vero Cell vaccine, an ECMO machine and many medical equipment and supplies donated by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China.

City drafts plan for urban development along first metro line

HCM City authorities are drafting design and construction plans for urban development along the city’s first metro line, aiming to tackle issues such as flooding and congestion and improve the city’s landscapes and residents’ quality of life.

Legendary soldiers of the Hồ Chí Minh Trail at Sea

Lieutenant Colonel Hồ Đắc Thạnh, Hero of the People's Armed Forces of Việt Nam, 88, never forgets the trips he made on Hồ Chí Minh Trail at Sea nearly 57 years ago.

The darkest days are over

This week begins with good news: HCM City authorities announced that the country’s pandemic hotspot has contained its largest-ever COVID outbreak and is ready to reopen the economy.

Việt Nam to complete fishery management institutions in Q4

The Directorate of Fisheries (DoF) is striving to complete institutions for sustainable and responsible fishery management in the fourth quarter of 2021, and quickly address the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.