Fatal coronavirus infects Spring festival

The Perfume Pagoda Festival, Việt Nam's oldest, biggest and longest-running festival, has officially been opened but due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the number of visitors has dropped sharply. 

Virus death toll surges as China changes way it counts cases The number of deaths and new cases from China's coronavirus outbreak spiked dramatically on Thursday after authorities changed the way they count infections.

Investment in Việt Nam-based start-ups grows sharply in 2019: Cento Ventures Investment in Việt Nam-based start-ups grew sharply in 2019, according to Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm Cento Ventures.

Digiworld targets 20 per cent revenue growth The company is also targeting a post-tax profit jump by a quarter to VNĐ202 billion this year.

Monfils bags first title in a year at Montpellier Frenchman Gael Monfils won his first title in a year on Sunday after claiming the Montpellier ATP tournament with a 7-5, 6-3 straight sets victory over Canada's Vasek Pospisil.

Brad Pitt back on top with Oscar win

Brad Pitt's Oscar win on Sunday marks a fitting comeback for the veteran actor whose personal life, rather than his on-screen roles, have dominated headlines in recent years.

Young artists shaping performing arts scene Forbes Việt Nam Magazine has recently announced the 30 Under 30 list that includes many names familiar with Vietnamese youth such as Fashionista Bùi Thái Bảo Châu, Ngọt Indie Band and footballer Nguyễn Quang Hải.

WHO forecasts 81% cancer jump in poorer countries The UN health agency on Tuesday warned cancer cases would rise by 81 per cent in low- and middle-income countries by 2040 because of a lack of investment in prevention and care.

Philippines reports first virus death outside China

The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an epidemic that has claimed more than 300 lives.

Lessons from Ukraine

Anna Ngô Hoàng Ngân is thirteen years’ old and she loves skating. She has had many lessons with a trainer called Yulia Kupenko, from Ukraine.