Agricultural sector forecast to exceed annual export target for 2021 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) expects to exceed its annual export target for agricultural, forest and fishery products, thanks to the restoration of production and business after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Allianz: Construction companies to see robust growth and "new age" risks post-Covid Allianz: Construction companies to see robust growth and "new age" risks post-Covid

Govt plans to issue bonds in foreign currency The Government plans to issue US dollar-denominated bonds in the domestic market to fund additional stimulus packages to foster the recovery of the economy.

Tây Nguyên faces shortage of labourers for coffee harvest

The Tây Nguyên region has entered the coffee harvest season and is facing a shortage of labourers amid travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nation faces severe blood shortage during pandemic

The Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (CIHBT) has announced it is facing a severe shortage of blood which is enough for use only in the next few days without further supplies.

Cold storage is more attractive during the pandemic

There has been a sharp rise in demand for cold storage in the Asia-Pacific region which has pushed foreign investment into Việt Nam, strengthening the value of the local supply chain. 

What is the future of traditional Vietnamese theatre?

Tradition theatrical art is facing an existential crisis to its very existence, due to a lack of engagement and consistent interest from audiences, especially on the traditional stage. 

Irrigation system helps Central Highland farmers prosper Due a severe shortage of water, farmers in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai were lucky to get just one crop each year. But thanks to a new irrigation system installed in Ayun Commune, Chư Sê District, they have doubled their rice production capabilities. 

Việt Nam successfully synthesises compounds to produce COVID-19 drugs

Nitazoxanide has been successfully synthesized by the Institute of Chemistry, under the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology, to produce drugs to treat COVID-19 patients with mild and medium symptoms. 

Việt Nam has sufficient oxygen production capacity for COVID-19 needs: health official

Deputy health minister Trần Văn Thuấn said Việt Nam’s medical oxygen supply capacity is sufficient to cope with COVID-19 demands amid escalating outbreaks in many areas of the country.