Hà Nội expats donate blood during pandemic

As the citywide lockdown causes blood shortage in Hà Nội, many foreigners in Hà Nội have called on the expat community to donate their blood in the hope of saving more lives and spreading positive messages during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

HCM City enters brighter chapter after pandemic After nearly two weeks of reopening, many locals in HCM City say they are enjoying the “new normal” life.

COVID-19 hinders poverty reduction efforts

UNDP Resident Representative a.i. in Việt Nam, Terence D. Jones talks with Việt Nam News about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on poverty reduction efforts on the International Day for Eradication of Poverty and National Day for the Poor (October 17)

Hundreds of teachers asked to pay back allowance Nearly 700 teachers in Đắk Nông Province are very concerned, as they have been asked to pay back an allowance totalling VNĐ5.5 billion (US$241,788) by November 29.

Digital transformation already taking place worldwide “From home” might be the phrase of the year as it has frequently been used in almost every sector during COVID-19, especially the fourth outbreak of the coronavirus in Việt Nam. 

Common criteria critical to restarting domestic tourism

Though tourism workers and enterprises are trying to continue as best they can despite the pandemic, many of them are still unsure of the different restrictions in place.

Spanish Ambassador to Việt Nam celebrates common goals of two countries

The Spanish Ambassador to Việt Nam, Pilar Mendez Jimenez, writes to Việt Nam News in the run-up to the National Day of Spain (October 12). 

Rapid vaccination and targeted policies key to Việt Nam’s endemic growth

As the world is transitioning from pandemic to endemic, Việt Nam needs to ensure its vaccination progress and greater adeptness at targeting control measures and support policies to follow suit.

Silk artisan keeps production going despite pandemic

Hạ Village, Phùng Xá Commune, in Thạch Thất District, is some 50km on the western outskirts of Hà Nội’s centre. It is a cool autumn morning, and the sound of weaving machine echoes steadily from various workshops.

Hong Kong Auction House pulls suspected fake Vietnamese painting from sale

Sotheby's Hong Kong auction house has announced it will withdraw a lacquered wooden screen which is suspected of being a copy of an artwork by Vietnamese painter, Nguyễn Văn Tỵ (1917-1992), from the upcoming sale on Sunday over concerns of its authenticity.