Vietnamese films earn big profits after being postponed amid recent COVID-19 outbreak

Two Vietnamese films earned several billions đồng on one day in cinemas last week, following a postponed release date in February amid a COVID-19 outbreak.

HoSE considers suspending amendment and cancellation orders while trading

The Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) is considering stopping the allowance of order amendments or cancellations during trading activities to reduce system overloads which have troubled traders recently, the bourse said.

TV dramas to bloom this year Though cinemas have been temporarily closed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many television crews have begun producing new content.

HCM City businesses offer to pay for COVID-19 tests for staff The HCM City Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (HCDC) has asked city authorities to allow businesses to pay for COVID-19 testing of their staff who have returned to HCM City after the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

53rd session of 14th NA Standing Committee opens in Hà Nội Speaking at the opening of the session, NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, all agencies and sectors have implemented measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure social order and security as well as traffic safety.

Hotel occupancy rates in HCM City at less than 10 per cent More independent trips, "free & easy" tours and guided small group tours will be high on travellers' agendas for 2021, the HCM City Department of Tourism has said.

Book Street revenue falls sharply during Tết

The HCM City Book Pedestrian Street, one of the most-visited attractions in the city during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, saw a decrease of 50 per cent in revenue compared to Tết last year, earning VNĐ500 million (US$21,600).

Factory workers ready to resume work after Tết

Many factory workers are ready to return to work after the long Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Bars, restaurants in Hà Nội closed to prevent COVID-19

Many bars and restaurants in Hà Nội have closed their doors after the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday due to strict restrictions issued as the country gets to grips with containing COVID-19.

Cities, provinces announce plans on resumption of in-person learning after Tết holiday Vietnamese cities and provinces have announced plans on the resumption of in-person learning after the week-long Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which ended on February 16, over fears of COVID-19.