New adventure books encourage kids to explore

Hồ Chí Minh City General Publishing House has released two adventure books that encourage children to explore and fantasise.

At least 1,000 killed in Afghan quake as rescuers scramble for survivors A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan overnight killing at least 1,000 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said yesterday, with the toll expected to rise as desperate rescuers dig through collapsed dwellings.

Việt Nam reports 888 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday All the new infections were domestic, of which 747 were detected in the community.

748 new COVID-19 cases, one more death reported on Tuesday

The correspondents who worked at COVID-19 epicentres

COVID-19 not only put a halt to all activities in society and changed the lives of many people, but was also a fierce battle for reporters covering the historic era. 

“Power of NO” – a regional initiative to raise awareness on drink driving targeting Southeast Asian young adults Greig Craft (President of Automobile Association of Việt Nam and President of FIA Asia Pacific Region), and Patrick Madenjian (Managing Director of Moët Hennessy Southeast Asia’s Emerging Markets and co-Chair of WSSC) shared with Việt Nam News their thoughts and commitment toward achieving meaningful, tangible change in drink driving culture through the Power of No campaign.

No COVID deaths in Việt Nam for 9th straight day The country’s daily COVID-19 caseload also continues to decline with 521 infections recorded on Monday. 

Việt Nam records 699 new COVID-19 infections, no deaths for six days 699 new COVID-19 infections – all locally transmitted – were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total caseload in Việt Nam to 10,737,107, according to the health ministry's Saturday report.

Việt Nam celebrates 200th birthday of poet Chiểu ​​​​​​​

A series of cultural activities and art shows celebrating Vietnamese poet Nguyễn Đình Chiểu’s 200th birthday anniversary have begun in HCM City and southern provinces. 

Nha Trang scrambles to save coral reefs from bleaching

Saving coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area from massive bleaching is a priority that requires a long-term, scientific and sustainable strategy, scientists and oceanographers have said.