Vietnam confirms 39th COVID-19 infection case
12/03/2020 16:55
The Ministry of Health on March 12th confirmed the 39th Covid-19 case in Vietnam who is a tour guide residing in Hanoi’s Cau Giay district.
Vietnamese photographer wins international award
11/03/2020 22:11
The beautiful working scene in the Vietnamese countryside helps female photographer Khanh Phan win the highest award of an international photo competition.
Two Vietnamese photographers win golds at international photo contest
10/03/2020 18:26
Two photographers from Binh Dinh province have won two gold medals from the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) at "Picto - Real International Salon 2019" international artistic photo contest.
Export of Vietnamese tuna to Japan increases
09/03/2020 16:52
Japan is the only country among the traditional tuna import markets of Vietnam to have growth in January 2020.
Rice export in first two months soars despite Covid-19 epidemic
06/03/2020 20:28
Vietnam has exported about 890,000 tonnes of rice worth USD420 million in the first two months of 2020, an increase of 27% in terms of volume and 32% in terms of value compared to the same period in 2019.
Four Vietnamese universities listed in QS rankings
05/03/2020 16:46
The Hanoi University of Science and Technology of Vietnam ranked 351st-400th in engineering - mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing group, and 451st-500th in computer science and information systems group, up 50 - 100 places from 2019.
Vietnamese woman wins ASEAN Women of Impact Award
04/03/2020 16:44
Madame Nguyen Thi Nga, President of BRG Group, became the first Vietnamese businesswoman to receive the ASEAN Women of Impact Award, on March 3rd during the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Meeting in the Philippines.
Vietnam successfully produces SARS-CoV-2 test kit
03/03/2020 22:05
The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology’s Institute of Biotechnology (IBT) has successfully produced a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) test kit, with a test time of 80 minutes since the RNA sample is collected.
International visitors to Vietnam in February decreased by nearly 40%
02/03/2020 22:33
According to the General Statistics Office, international visitors to Vietnam in February were estimated at over 1.24 million, down 37.7% from the previous month and down 21.8% over the same period last year.
USD30.3 million investment abroad in two months
28/02/2020 21:55
According to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnamese businesses invested USD30.3 million overseas in the first two months of 2020.
Two additional hospitals allowed to test Covid-19
27/02/2020 21:30
The Hue Central Hospital and the Ho Chi Minh city Hospital of Tropical Diseases were allowed by the Ministry of Health on February 26th to perform tests for SARS-CoV-2 that causes the ravaging acute respiratory disease (COVID-19).
Businesses urged to shift from direct to indirect exports
26/02/2020 21:08
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), domestic firms should look into changing from direct to indirect exports via distribution system and e-commerce channels, a move that is considered an urgent requirement due to the increasingly complicated developments of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Last of 16 Covid-19 patients in Vietnam cured
25/02/2020 16:33
Director of the Vinh Phuc provincial Department of Health Nguyen Thanh Hai has announced that the final Covid-19 patient among 16 reported in Vietnam has completely cured from the disease.
Vietnam willing to protect citizens in RoK
24/02/2020 19:14
According to the direction of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proactively and promptly implemented measures to protect Vietnamese citizens in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in the context of an acute respiratory infection caused by a new strain of corona virus (Covid- 19) which is developing complicatedly in this country.
No new COVID-19 cases in Vietnam since Feb 13th
22/02/2020 10:13
According to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, Vietnam has reported no new confirmed cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) since February 13th.
Vietnam’s first overseas tourism office launched in UK
20/02/2020 16:55
Vietnam officially launched its first overseas tourism office in London, the UK, on February 18th.
Vietnam among Top 10 most luxurious destinations in the world
19/02/2020 17:05
A list of the 10 most luxurious destinations in 2020 has been revealed by Kuonio, a famous travel operator. Vietnam, with diverse culture and beautiful natural landscapes, is ranked at 8th position.
Australia appreciates Vietnam's preparation for the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020
19/02/2020 09:31
Appreciating Vietnam's preparations in ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020, Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds believed that Vietnam Ministry of Defense will chair the successful organization of ASEAN defense conferences and activities 2020.
Hoi An listed among world’s most romantic places
17/02/2020 21:09
Hoi An ancient city in Vietnam’s central coastal province of Quang Nam has continued to be selected by the US Cable News Network (CNN) as one of the world’s 13 most romantic places to visit, besides Paris, Venice and Maldives.
Long An province exports 50 tons of dragon fruit by sea per day
15/02/2020 18:55
The Dragon Fruit Association in Long An province exports 50 tons of dragon fruit per day on average to China and other Southeast Asian nations by sea as export by road has faced lots of difficulties due to the ongoing Covid-19 epidemic.
Lists of preferential tariffs under EVFTA to be issued
13/02/2020 20:49
The Ministry of Finance on February 13th said that it will build and submit the draft decree on the lists of preferential export tariffs and special preferential import tariffs to implement the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to the Government.
No nCoV infection in central Vietnam since visit of Diamond Princess cruise
13/02/2020 09:40
There is no infection with the novel coronavirus (nCoV) in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue during 14 days after the arrival of Diamond Princess cruise ship at Chan May port on January 27th, the provincial People’s Committee said on February 11th.
Ho Chi Minh city: Two new tourist destinations recognized
11/02/2020 18:29
The Ho Chi Minh city People's Committee has recognized Ben Thanh Market and Nam Bo Women's Museum as its two new tourist attractions.
Vietnam successfully develops quick coronavirus test kit
10/02/2020 17:59
Scientists from the School of Biotechnology and Food Technology under Hanoi University of Science and Technology have developed a novel coronavirus (nCoV) test kit which provides results in 70 minutes instead of four hours.
Women’s football team enters Tokyo Olympics play-off round
07/02/2020 16:34
The Vietnamese women’s football team won a ticket to the play-off round of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 after beating Myanmar 1-0 in Group A of the third qualifying round in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on February 6th, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Schools nationwide closed to prevent spread of 2019-nCoV
06/02/2020 17:57
All 63 cities and provinces nationwide allow their students stay at home as part of enhanced measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Vietnam doing its best to combat coronavirus: Health official
05/02/2020 20:16
Vietnam is doing its best to control the acute respiratory disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV), focusing on carrying out multi-level isolation for those suspected of infection, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long at a press conference in Hanoi on February 5th.
Vietnam confirms 9th case of nCoV infection
04/02/2020 17:41
Vietnam confirmed the 9th case of infection by the new coronavirus from China’s Wuhan city, known as 2019-nCoV, on February 4th, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam confirms 8th case of coronavirus
03/02/2020 16:51
On February 3rd, Vietnam confirmed the 8th case of infection by the novel coronavirus from China’s Wuhan city, known as 2019-nCoV.
None of coronavirus patients reported dead in Vietnam
31/01/2020 18:23
The Ministry of Health on January 31st affirmed that none of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) pneumonia patients has been reported dead in Vietnam.