Marie-Antoinette and lover's censored letters deciphered Love letters between the ill-fated French queen Marie-Antoinette and her lover, which contain key passeges rendered illegible by censor marks, have been deciphered using new techniques, the French National Archives said on Wednesday.

Brazil tops 30,000 coronavirus deaths: official Brazil surpassed 30,000 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday as the disease continued to rip through South America's worst-hit country.

Government begins reviewing socio-economic development in May

Cabinet members have begun reviewing the national socio-economic situation in May – the first month after the social distancing measures were lifted and the economy entered the “new normal” period

Lands for HCM City metro line 2 to be handed over this month

District authorities in HCM City have been urged to complete land acquisition, compensation payment and resettlement by the end of June for the metro line No 2 between Districts 1 and 12.

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.

Decisive reforms needed for Việt Nam to see full benefits of EVFTA, WB report Việt Nam needs to fill major legal gaps and address key implementation issues to reap the full benefits of the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

World Bank warns pandemic could push 60 mn into extreme poverty The head of the World Bank warned Tuesday that the coronavirus crisis threatens to push some 60 million people into extreme poverty, wiping out the gains made over the past three years.

How to revive Việt Nam’s tourism industry?

“Safe haven tourism” is one way for Việt Nam to maximise tourism revenues while minimising risks posed by COVID-19 pandemic, according to investment fund VinaCapital.

Steel producer enjoy profit growth despite virus crisis Listed steel companies reported positive business results in the first quarter of this year despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

EVN sees profit up 38 per cent in 2019 According to EVN’s consolidated financial statements, in 2019, the corporation recorded VNĐ394.9 trillion in net revenue, up 17 per cent compared to the year prior.