Party chief commends role of banking sector in growth Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng lauded efforts and achievements made by the banking sector during the national cause of economic development as he delivered a speech at a ceremony on Wednesday marking the sector’s 70th founding anniversary (May 6).

Fresh COVID-19 outbreak dents tourism industry

Tourist destinations nationwide witnessed a sharp decrease in tourist numbers over the recent four-day holiday due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak.

Hà Nội shuts spa, massage, cinema and sports venues starting May 5 Hà Nội’s authorities on Tuesday decided to shut down non-essential services like spas, massage parlours, cinemas and theatres, gyms, and stadiums, and limit parties and unnecessary large gatherings of people.

Students must be ready for changes amid Industry 4.0: education official Associate Prof. Nguyễn Văn Nhã, former head of training department of the Việt Nam National University Hà Nội, talks to Thế giới & Việt Nam (World & Việt Nam) newspaper about the impacts of digital transformation in the education and training sector

Three major highlights in the upcoming general election: NA Secretary

National Assembly (NA) General Secretary Bùi Văn Cường talks to the Việt Nam Government Portal (VGP) on the preparations and highlights of the upcoming election of deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils of all levels for the 2021-26 tenure.

HCM City orders temporary closure of non-essential services

Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee Nguyễn Thành Phong ordered the temporary closure of massage parlours, saunas, cinemas, theatres and gaming facilities from 6pm on May 3 amid continuing COVID-19 transmission in several areas in the country.

Man in Hà Nam tests positive for SARS-CoV-2 after completing quarantine A 28-year-old man in the northern province of Hà Nam tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after finishing 14 days of mandatory quarantine.

Health minister urges HCM City to strengthen COVID-19 prevention measures Minister of Health Nguyễn Thanh Long has asked HCM City authorities to carry out  COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control activities at the highest level.

Social insurance policies to be revised for people's benefits Bùi Sỹ Lợi, vice chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Social Affairs talks to Dân Việt newspaper about the advantages and disadvantages of the new points in the draft proposal to develop the amended Law on Social Insurance by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Workers should get better care: President President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked ministries, agencies, localities, political unions and enterprises to take better care of and protect the legitimate rights and interests of union members and workers.