HCM City residents forbidden to go outside between 6pm-6am

Starting Monday, residents of HCM City will no longer be allowed to go outside and all activities except medical emergencies or COVID-19 coordination efforts, will be banned from 6pm until 6am the following day.

7,531 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Sunday, national tally nears 100,000 A total of 7,531 COVID-19 cases were detected in Việt Nam on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health.

Explained: What happens if you break the rules during Hà Nội's social distancing period

The Hà Nội Department of Justice has announced sanctions for 16 activities violating regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control in which the highest fine is up to VNĐ200 million ($8,700) along with a criminal trial, as the city enforces Government Directive 16.

Hanoians adapt to life in lockdown as COVID-19 goes on As Hà Nội enters the first days of the social distancing to fight COVID-19, many of its residents say although the lockdown might make life uncomfortable, it is an effective measure to halt the spread of the virus.

Exhibition showcases Vietnamese and Italian landscapes Photographs depicting the beauty of the mountains and common culture of mountaineering between Việt Nam and Italy are being displayed at a dual exhibition at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hà Nội.

Transport departments to ensure smooth circulation of essential goods

The transport departments of HCM City and all provinces must work to ensure the smooth circulation of essential goods, while the ministries of Industry and Trade and Agriculture and Rural Development will maintain supply chains during social distancing regulations under Governemt Directive 16.

Leaders express deep gratitude to contributors to the revolution

State President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has extended best regards, warm sentiments and deep gratitude towards people who rendered services to the nation on the occasion of the 74th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

Additional three million doses of Moderna vaccine arrive in Việt Nam

Việt Nam has received more than three million doses of the Moderna vaccine donated through the COVAX Facility by the US Government, UNICEF have announced.

War veteran joins coronavirus battle

Vietnamese soldiers fought invaders during the American war, and now a veteran is supporting the national fight against a deadly invisible enemy, the COVID pandemic.

Drownings down but work still to be done: WHO

On World Drowning Prevention Day July 25, Dr Kidong Park, WHO Representative in Việt Nam, speaks about the importance of drowning prevention and the measures necessary to protect children from drowning in Việt Nam.