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Vietnamese field hospital, MSF save lives in South Sudan

Staff members of Vietnam's third level-two field hospital at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have recently assisted doctors at a hospital run by the Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in conducting a successful caesarean section

Lam Dong sees surge in Covid-19 infections

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has seen a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases, topping the region.

Eight international air routes now in operation

Airlines have been licensed to operate regular international commercial flights between Vietnam and eight out of nine countries and territories in the first phase of the Government-approved pilot scheme.

Covid-19 deaths in HCM City sharply fall

HCM City recently recorded a sharp decline in the number of Covid-19 fatalities, according to head of the municipal Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control Pham Duc Hai.

German frigate "Bayern” to dock at HCM City port on Jan.6

Germany’s frigate "Bayern" will enter the port of Ho Chi Minh City on January 6 morning, marking the first visit of a German Navy ship to Vietnam, according to the German Embassy in Hanoi.

Poor teenager receives community support following work accident

A teenager in Lai Chau Province has received over VND700 million (USD 30,434) to cover medical treatment for serious injuries caused by a work accident.

Vietnam secures over 195 million doses of vaccines against COVID-19

Vietnam secured a total of 195.1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from March 2021 to January 2, 2022, according to the Ministry of Health.

National squad to gather on January 13 for World Cup qualifiers

The Vietnamese men’s national football team will reunite on January 13 to prepare for two upcoming matches against Australia and China in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Over 46.8 percent workers in HCM City affected by COVID-19 pandemic: survey

More than 180,800 labourers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for 46.88 percent of the total number of employees in HCM City.

Inflation rate in 2022 forecast to stand at 2% to 3%

The inflation rate for 2022 will be within reach of around 2% to 3%, lower than the 4% target set by the National Assembly (NA), according to forecast made by various experts and managers.

HCM City's schools welcome back over 680,000 students

More than 680,000 students in Ho Chi Minh City came back to school on January 4 after almost seven months of studying online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional 14,861 Covid-19 infections confirmed on Tuesday

An additional 14,861 Covid-19 infections were confirmed in Vietnam on Tuesday and Hanoi continued to record the highest number with nearly 2,500 cases, according to the Ministry of Health.

HCM City, Binh Dinh allowed to receive international visitors

HCM City and Binh Dinh have been permitted to pilot the welcome of foreign visitors again after a long suspension due to Covid-19.

HCM City to reopen karaoke parlours, bars from next week

HCM City will reopen its bars, dance clubs and karaoke parlours from January 10 after a long halt because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hoi An man uses recycles bottles to decorate house

A man in the central city of Hoi An has used thousands of bottles to decorate his house which has become unique in the area.

RCEP gives extra leverage to post-pandemic economic recovery

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which came into force as of January 1, is expected to provide a fresh impetus to enhancing trade activities and boosting economic recovery in the post-pandemic period.

Australian regulator to review price hike in COVID-19 antigen tests

Australia's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday it has contacted suppliers of COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to examine pricing pressures in the market, as calls grow louder for the government to make the tests free amid a severe shortage

Book released on defence of Vietnamese islands against Chinese invaders

Researcher Võ Hà has released the book A Dossier on a Historical Incident) on the protection and development of Spratly Archipelago of Vietnam, focusing on the protection of Johnson, Colin and Len Đao reefs in Vietnam’s Islands against Chinese

Mekong Delta urged to take measures to cope with drought and salt intrusion in 2022

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a directive on the implementation of solutions to cope with drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta, which is forecast to be harsh in the coming dry season.