PM urges Phú Yên Province to polish its 'rough diamond' tourism potential Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc called the tourism potentials in the south-central province of Phú Yên “rough diamonds” that need the polishing of skilled craftsmen to truly shine, urging the province to facilitate private investment into this sector.

Cities, provinces announce plans on resumption of in-person learning after Tết holiday Vietnamese cities and provinces have announced plans on the resumption of in-person learning after the week-long Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which ended on February 16, over fears of COVID-19.

Late acupuncturist devoted his life to helping others

Professor Nguyễn Tài Thu, vice president of the World Federation of Acupuncture Societies and president of Vietnamese Acupuncture Association, was the king of acupuncture in Việt Nam.

Tết inspires foreigners Việt Nam News chats with some foreigners about their Tết (Lunar New Year) experience in Việt Nam.

Domestic retailers strive to expand market share in 2021 The local retail market is forecast to grow at a double-digit rate in 2021, so domestic retailers have rushed to open new stores across the country to expand their market share since the beginning of the year.

Rural roads improved in central province of Phú Yên

For the last five years, authorities in the central province of Phú Yên have been effectively mobilising public resources and residents’ contributions to improve rural roads.

COVID-19 patient in HCM City has UK variant The HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases on February 1 has confirmed that a COVID-19 patient from Hải Dương Province, who is being treated at Củ Chi Field Hospital in HCM City, has the variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified in the UK in the fall of 2020.

Tour cancellations to northern region rise as COVID-19 resurges

Many booked tours to the northern provinces for the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday have been postponed or changed amid the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the area two weeks before the holiday, travel firms have said.

Fishery sector carries out electronic traceability for seafood products

The Directorate of Fisheries is implementing software and piloting the electronic traceability for seafood products to meet state management and market requirements.

Ministry aims to secure stable electricity supply for 870,000 households in rural, mountainous, island areas The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced ambitious plans to ensure 870,000 households in rural, mountainous and island areas have a stable electricity connection by 2025.