Ministry works on national strategy on industrial development through 2030 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is drafting the National Strategy on Industrial Development through 2030 with a vision to 2045 to submit to the Government in the next quarter.

COVID-19 preventive measures enhanced in shopping centres, tourist areas The Ministry of Health has issued recommendations on how to prevent the COVID-19 epidemic in shopping centres, supermarkets, parks and tourist areas.

Border provinces in south take strict measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 Border authorities in the southern region are strictly controlling all travel through border gates as part of an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

Education ministry recommended reopening schools on March 3, school year to end one month later

This school year will be extended to the end of June, a month later than previous years after delays children faced going back to class at the beginning of the year because of COVID-19.

Hà Nội's food inspectors work tirelessly to ensure food safety Food inspectors had to work at full capacity to check the quality of food, especially before holidays.

Việt Nam will promote agricultural mechanisation: PM Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has requested ministries, localities and businesses strengthen co-operation to develop agricultural mechanisation and processing of agricultural products.

Preparations geared up for exporting fresh lychees to Japan The northern province of Hải Dương is taking the necessary measures to export fresh lychees to Japan in 2020.

Quảng Ngãi struggles to fight foot-and-mouth disease

Foot-and-mouth disease in cattle is spreading rapidly in Quảng Ngãi Province, despite the efforts of animal health workers and local authorities to put an end to the epidemic.

NA discusses Law on Handling Administrative Violations The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed amendments and supplements to several articles regarding the Law on Handling Administrative Violations during its 42nd session which opened on Monday in Hà Nội.

Việt Nam plans to ensure supply of essential goods amid epidemic outbreak

The new strain of coronavirus has killed nearly 500 people and infected more than 24,000 across the globe. Trần Duy Đông, director of the Domestic Market Department, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about its plans to ensure supplies of essential goods.