More rooftop solar projects for HCM City The new electricity prices included in the Government Decision No 13 (valid from last week) and the electricity purchasing contract form are expected to promote investments on rooftop solar projects in HCM City.

WHO warns of pressure on Latin American health systems With nearly 30,000 dead in Brazil and more than 10,000 dead in Mexico, the novel coronavirus epidemic threatens to shatter hospital systems across Latin America -- while France, which is emerging from a similar nightmare scenario, begins on Tuesday a gradual return to normalcy.

Moscow eases lockdown despite high virus caseload Shopping malls and parks are set to reopen in Moscow on Monday as the Russian capital eases coronavirus restrictions despite having the world's third-largest caseload.

With pandemic under control, Ninh Bình opens arms to tourists

With the pandemic largely controlled in Viet Nam and domestic travel possible again, recovery is the name of the game for the Ninh Binh tourism industry.

The heat, and the salt, is on

On the 51ha salt field of Vạn Nam Co-operative in Diễn Vạn Commune, Nghệ An’s Diễn Châu District, dozens of people are working under the summer heat.

Hòn Sơn Island, a hidden gem in Kiên Giang Hòn Sơn Island in Kiên Giang is a new destination for a summer retreat, with beautiful white sandy beaches and imposing mountains.

Selling, oil prices take down local stocks

The VN-Index had advanced a total of 1.92 per cent in the first two trading days of the week.

S.Africa to lift alcohol sales ban for home consumption from June South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said a controversial ban on the sale of alcohol would be lifted for home consumption when the country moves into level three of a five-tier coronavirus lockdown next month.

French urged to holiday at home not abroad The French government is strongly discouraging citizens from taking foreign holidays this summer due to the coronavirus but people can already start booking vacations at home in France in July and August, the environment minister said on Sunday.

Southern fruit farmers plagued by poor harvest, low prices

The southern region is entering the peak harvest season for many fruits like durian, mango, rambutan, avocado, mangosteen, and jackfruit, but farmers are suffering from poor harvests.