Hanoi's first tunnel boring machine

A German-made tunnel boring machine is going to bore Hanoi's first underground metro stretch, which is part of Metro Line No 3 that runs from Nhổn to the Hanoi Train Station.

Gov’t issues new rules on foreign workers in Việt Nam

The Government recently issued Decree No 152/2020/ND-CP featuring regulations on foreigners working in Vietnam and the recruitment and management of Vietnamese working for foreign organisations and individuals in the country.

Winter air warning on heavily polluted days

Air quality in Hà Nội fell to dangerous levels in the first week of the New Year, particularly in inner city areas, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

UNFPA helps better reproductive healthcare in Việt Nam

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Việt Nam on Thursday handed over 64 Doppler foetal monitors and personal protective equipment worth US$300,000 to help Việt Nam ensure the continuity and quality of sexual and reproductive healthcare services in flood-affected provinces amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health sector proves its mettle in COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the health sector to continue using drastic measures to tackle COVID-19 this year, particularly ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations and other important events.

Cold spell in north could bring snow

A new strong cold spell will begin to affect northern and central regions from January 7-12, with snow and frost forecast to appear in northern mountainous provinces, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Teacher helps students with autism integrate

Thanks to the love of her job and her sympathy for disadvantaged children, Nguyễn Ngọc Hạnh has helped many students with autism learn to read, write, and spell their name.

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