Hà Nội’s new People’s Council holds first meeting, elects leaders Hà Nội’s People’s Council for the 2021-2026 term had its first meeting on Wednesday and decided on the holders of the top positions for the city People’s Council and People’s Committee.

President Phúc urges deepening Việt Nam-UK strategic partnership President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged Việt Nam and the UK to continue deepening their bilateral strategic partnership to meet the interests of the two countries and contribute to regional and world peace, stability and cooperation.

Deputy PM proposes UK further facilitate Việt Nam's access to COVID-19 vaccine supplies Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has proposed the UK's Government further facilitate Việt Nam's access to COVID-19 vaccine supplies and consider transferring its vaccine production technology to the Southeast Asian country.

Artists spread safety messages amid pandemic

On the streets, artworks have brought more fun to quiet street corners.

Strict COVID-19 prevention methods for Viettel in AFC Champions League campaign in Thailand Due to the complicated COVID-19 situation in Thailand, Viettel FC's players and coaching staff must obey strict regulations on pandemic prevention during their time in the country for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League matches in Bangkok.

Athletes hope to be vaccinated soon

For weeks, track and field athlete Khuất Phương Anh has been training in the Hà Nội-based National Sports Training Centre, without being allowed out.

Retailers join hands for Govt’s dual goal of containing COVID, boosting economy Buying goods through zalo, the free messaging app, is not totally new but it was used only by small companies and sellers. But during the social distancing now it has been adopted by large retailers too. 

Legal framework needed to better manage cryptocurrency market

A delay in issuing official legal regulations on managing cryptocurrencies will cause a rise in the risks of fraud and theft related to virtual assets, experts have warned.

Policy support needed to boost business growth: insiders Without a more effective business support package, the country’s goal of 6.5 per cent in gross domestic product (GDP) growth for this year will be hard to achieve as growth in the first six months of 2021 is forecast to reach only 5.8 per cent, according to experts.

Shares rally on back of some pillar stocks

The stock market settled higher on Tuesday on gains in large-cap stocks. Meanwhile, foreign investors still escaped from the market.