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Vietnam’s economic growth driven by good recovery of sectors: WB

Vietnam’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2022 was consolidated thanks to the solid performance of export-oriented manufacturing and recovering service sector, according to the Vietnam Macro Monitoring report recently released by World Bank.

National power development plan VIII targets drastic CO2 emissions reduction

The latest draft National Power Development Plan for the 2021 - 2030 period has made drastic reductions of CO2 emissions with no new coal-fired power plants to be built in the planning period.

Shanghai reports first Covid deaths since start of lockdown

Shanghai on Monday said three people had died from Covid-19, the first official announcement of deaths from an outbreak which has plunged the megacity into a weeks-long lockdown, sparking widespread anger and rare protests.

300-kilo bomb detonated in Son La

A 300-kilo bomb which was found at a construction site in the northern province of Son La has been safely detonated.

Chinese Taiwan increases tea imports from Vietnamese market

The first two months of this year, Taiwan (China) imported the highest volume of tea from Vietnam, with 2,000 tonnes, worth US$3 million, up 3.5% in volume and 0.9% in value over the same period from last year, according

Over 12,000 children aged 5-11 given Covid-19 vaccine

Vietnam on Sunday administered additional 182,326 doses of Covid-19 vaccine including 12,414 doses given to children aged 5-11, according to the Ministry of Health.

Faulty undersea cable slows internet speed in Vietnam

The Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) undersea cable, which connects eight countries and territories in the region, is facing problems with its S1.7 section, about 910km from Southeast Asia.

What's on April 18-24/2022

U Minh Thượng wetland reopens to eco-tourism after long hiatus

U Minh Thượng National Park in the southern province of Kiên Giang has been welcoming an increasing number of tourists after months of closure to prevent COVID-19 and wildfires.

Myanmar junta says to free 1,600 prisoners in new year amnesty

Myanmar's junta said it will release more than 1,600 prisoners from jails across the country on Sunday to mark the Buddhist new year, without specifying whether those being pardoned were protesters or common criminals.

Hung Dung officially named as Vietnam U23 captain

Head coach Park Hang-seo has selected midfielder Do Hung Dung as the captain of the national men’s U23 side for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 31, as opposed to his initial decision of Hoang Anh.

Retail, service revenues enjoy good growth in Q1

Retail and consumer service revenues enjoyed good growth in the first quarter of 2022, rising 4.4 percent from the same period last year to VND1,318 trillion (USD57.55 billion ), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam striving for higher sovereign credit ratings by 2030

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has approved the sovereign credit rating improvement project by 2030, part of an effort to make Vietnam a developing and upper-middle-income country with modern industry.

Full Pink Moon to be visible in Vietnam on April 17

Local skywatchers will be able to enjoy a wonderful experience as they get the chance to admire April's full moon at around 1:55 a.m. on April 17 (Vietnam time).

Daily Covid-19 infections continue falling

The number of new Covid-19 infections continued to drop with 18,474 cases recorded on Saturday, down 1,602 cases from the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.

Adjustments to elephant conservation plan approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has approved adjustments to an elephant conservation plan in Vietnam that was previously signed off for 2013-2020.

Charity house built for poor family in Bac Lieu

Dantri/DTiNews readers have donated money to build a house for a poor family in the southern province of Bac Lieu.

Two rare turtles from Vietnam National Museum of Nature stolen

Two rare turtles under the management of Vietnam National Museum of Nature have been stolen.

Vietnam to benefit most from RCEP: WB

Vietnam is anticipated to enjoy the highest trade and income gains among members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), according to a latest World Bank report.