Việt Nam to announce nationwide pandemic The PM said this is a crucial time to fight COVID-19 and asked the political system and authorities at all levels to concentrate on the battle.

COVID-19: The military will serve the nation and the people, no matter what hardship

The Việt Nam Government Portal (VGP) talks to Major General Nguyễn Văn Tín, deputy head of the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Political Information and Training, about the military’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19

Promoting national solidarity, cooperation in COVID-19 fight: PM

The most important task at this crucial time is promoting the unity, solidarity and cooperation of all people throughout the country to cope with any pandemic situation, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said at a teleconference with five centrally-run cities – Hà Nội, HCM City, Hải Phòng, Cần Thơ and Đà Nãng on Sunday.

Racing to prepare for Hùng Kings ceremony

While the COVID-19 pandemic may mean the Hùng Kings Festival is reduced in scale, important ceremonies will still be carried out.

National treasures aplenty at Ha Noi pagoda

The two new national treasures – a pair of stone lion statues and a red-lacquered altar trimmed with gold – are expected to help turn the thousand-year-old pagoda into a top tourism destination in the capital.

MoLISA proposes $843m bailout package for businesses during COVID-19

The Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs has proposed the Government issue a VNĐ20 trillion (US$843 million) bailout package to soften the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VN's economy must be ready to bounce back: PM Việt Nam will need to get ready to get the economy up and running as soon as COVID-19 outbreak draws to a close, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said.

National food reserves sufficient for emergencies: GDSR The General Department of State Reserves (GDSR) affirmed on Thursday that national food reserves are sufficient to cater for emergency situations.

PM Phúc attends G20 video summit on COVID-19

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc attended the G20 emergency video summit on Thursday during which leaders of the 20 major economies discussed coordinated responses to the widening COVID-19 pandemic.

Wild animal trade must be stopped Doctor Nguyễn Trọng An – coordinator for the Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control (NCDs Việt Nam) talks to the newspaper Nông Nghiệp Việt Nam (Việt Nam Agriculture Newspaper) on the country’s resolve to protect wild animals from hunters.