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Virtual 7th GMS Summit slated for September 9

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen will preside over the seventh Greater Mekong Subregion (7th GMS) Summit via videoconference on September 9, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced in a press release on September 7.

Vietnam succumb to 0-1 home defeat against Australia

Vietnam missed out on their first point in the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers after losing 0-1 to Australia in their second Group B match at Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on the evening

Kidney patients receive help from readers

Dantri Newspaper has transferred VND458 million in readers' donations to support 132 kidney patients in Hanoi.

Over 10,000 more Covid-19 patients recover, new infections rise

Vietnam reported an additional 14,208 Covid-19 infections on Tuesday and 10,253 patients recovered from the disease the same day, according to the Ministry of Health.

State employee detained for receiving bribes for Covid-19 vaccination shots

A state employee in Ward 2, HCM City, has been detained for receiving bribes to provide vaccination shots to people from other wards.

Hanoi police work overnight due to new travel regulations

Police in many wards in Hanoi have had to work overnight over the past two days to deal with procedures related to new travel permits.

Vietnamese, Chinese Party inspection commissions step up collaboration

Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Inspection Commission Tran Cam Tu held phone talks with Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee’s Commission for Discipline Inspection Zhao Leji on September 7.

Hanoi to apply tighter travel regulations from September 8

Hanoi will tighten the check of travel permits from September 8 among zones in high-risk areas as the city has continued witnessing new local Covid-infections.

Asia-Africa-Europe 1 undersea cable has problem again

The Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) undersea fiber optic cable had a problem on the S1H section on September 4, affecting Internet connection from Vietnam to Singapore.

HCM City authorities pledge support for needy people

HCM City will give monthly allowances for local people who are affected by the pandemic.

Hanoians worried about Moderna Covid-19 vaccine shortage

Many people in Hanoi are worried about the delay of being given the second shot of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine as the city now temporarily lacks this kind of vaccine.

Vietnam desires IAEA's support in nuclear tech application to COVID-19 fight

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has suggested that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) support the nation in technology transfer and capacity building for the use of nuclear technology in health care and COVID-19 prevention and control.

Hanoi to carry out Covid-19 testing for all local residents

Hanoi People's Committee will test all local residents in order to curb the outbreak before September 15.

Health ministry urges setup of remote clinics for Covid-19 treatment

The Ministry of Health wants to establish remote clinics to offer consultations and treatment for Covid-19 patients who are quarantining themselves at home.

Hanoi among best cities in Vietnam for beer lovers

Hanoi, home to one of the first breweries in Vietnam under French colonial rule in the late 19th century, was one of the top five beer destinations in the country endorsed by global travelers of US-based travel agency Booking.com.

Quang Nam tightens control over Ngoc Linh ginseng

The central province of Quang Nam has tightened control over the plantation and trading of the Ngoc Linh ginseng.

NA leader calls on Austrian businesses to invest in Vietnam

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on September 6 called on Austrian businesses to increase investment and trade cooperation with their Vietnamese counterparts to fully tap into the two sides’ potential and strength.

PM to attend 7th Greater Mekong Sub-region summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 7th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) summit in Cambodia this week at the invitation of Cambodian PM Samdech Techno Hunsen.

Storm Conson forms in East Sea, heads toward Vietnam

A tropical low depression has strengthened into a tropical storm in the East Sea and is moving towards the northern coast of Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.