94 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday morning

Viet Nam to send 11 athletes to Tokyo Paralympics

Việt Nam will send an 11-strong contingent to the Tokyo Paralympics this summer.

Vietnamese expat takes taste for Japan's toxic "fugu" home

Pufferfish is a luxury winter delicacy in Japan, but a licence is required to prepare and serve "fugu", as the fish is known, with any bite potentially containing a lethal toxic surprise.

Recovered COVID-19 patient giving back to the community

Witnessing the dedication and sacrifice of medical workers on the frontline when being a COVID-19 patient, Mai Anh Đức is determined to giving back to the community in the fight against the pandemic.

Experts certain online food delivery trend is here to stay

The online food delivery market has seen robust growth since the COVID-19 outbreak began, and this is likely to continue through this year given Vietnamese consumers’ cautiousness, Peter Christou, commercial director of Kantar Worldpanel Vietnam, has said.

Smartphone app launched to aid persons with disabilities

A new smartphone app is aiming to make the lives of disabled people in Việt Nam easier by giving them better access to support.

Increases in port charges must be carefully considered, says Việt Nam Maritime Administration Careful consideration is needed before increasing seaport services charges to limit negative impacts on the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Việt Nam Maritime Administration.

Central ports propose upgrades

Many ports in the central region are improving their capacity or proposing upgrades to meet the rising demand for foreign trade.

Movement under five Exercise for children supports a healthy heart, healthy weight, muscular fitness, bone health, mental health and supports cognition and academic attainment. We know that children exposed to healthy behaviours from  the very beginning of life are more likely to sustain healthier lifestyles  into adulthood

Việt Nam races to curb plastic waste Nearly two years after the launch of anti-plastic waste movement, many supermarkets have committed to banning single-use plastic bags and many organisations have also had initiatives to encourage people to reduce the use of plastic.