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Nursery child infected with Covid-19, dozens quarantined

A boy at a nursery school in the northern province of Hai Duong has tested positive for Covid-19, causing dozens of his classmates and many teachers to be quarantined.

Parents struggle to look after children after schools announce early Tet Holiday

Many parents in HCM City are facing difficulties taking care of children as schools have closed early for the Tet Holiday due to Covid-19 prevention measures.

Temple of Literature displays photos of Tet during Nguyen Dynasty

A photo exhibition featuring Lunar New Year during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) is being held at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (The Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.

More Chinese people caught illegally entering Vietnam

Police in the central province of Quang Tri have arrested four Chinese men who illegally entered Vietnam.

Vietnam detects more locally-infected Covid-19 cases

Vietnam reported nine more locally-infected Covid-19 patients this morning, February 3.

Vietnamese, Lao Party chiefs hold phone talks

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong held phone talks with Party General Secretary and Prime Minister of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on February 2.

Tour cancellations to northern region rise as COVID-19 resurges

Many booked tours to northern provinces for the Tet (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.

31 new Covid-19 cases confirmed, total tally rises to 1,882

Vietnam has recorded 31 more Covid-19 infection cases, raising the total number of patients in the country to 1,882, the Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday evening.

Many Hanoians ignore Covid-19 prevention despite disease spread

Many Hanoians have ignored Covid-19 prevention and control regulations despite the sharp rise in new locally-infected cases.

Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago to seek world heritage recognition

The Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO will work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to submit dossiers seeking UNESCO’s recognition of “Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago” as a World Heritage site.

Hanoi blocks eight areas for Covid-19 prevention

Hanoi authorities have locked down eight locations that have new Covid-19 cases.

Health minister focuses on Hanoi Covid-19 prevention measures

Hanoi needs to take more drastic measures in the fight against the current Covid-19 wave that has hit many localities in Vietnam, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long.

Covid-19 test proposed for more than 3,000 of Noi Bai airport staff

Noi Bai International Airport authorities in Hanoi have asked to conduct Covid-19 test for around 3,200 staff of the airport.

Khanh Hoa fishermen to welcome Lunar New Year at sea during tuna season

Many fishermen in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa have set out to sea to get the tuna season during the Tet Holiday period.

Cabinet convenes meeting amid positive recovery, surge of COVID-19 cases

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc presides over the Cabinet meeting Tuesday amid surge of COVID-19 cases.

Students minimise Covid-19 risks with Tet taxis home

The families of many students in Hanoi have chosen taxis to go home for Tet for fear of virus spread on passenger buses despite higher charges.

Vietnam enjoys US$1.3 bln trade surplus in January

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam has obtained a trade surplus of US$1.3 billion in January, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam reports one more Covid-19 case

Vietnam reported one new Covid-19 patient this morning, February 2, according to the Ministry of Health.

Electric cars, fewer cows in New Zealand's climate change plan

New Zealand unveiled a blueprint Sunday to phase out petrol-powered cars while its dairy industry, a key pillar of the economy, must slash cow numbers under the ambitious plan to be carbon neutral by 2050.