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India initiates anti-dumping probe into solar cell imports from Asian partners

The Indian Ministry of Trade and Industry has unveiled that it is launching an anti-dumping investigation into a number of solar cell imports from various markets, including China, Thailand, and Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam.

India reports record 4,529 daily Covid-19 deaths

India on Wednesday reported a record 4,529 coronavirus deaths in a single day even as the number of new cases in its devastating new wave fell.

36 more Covid-19 infections confirmed in Wednesday noon report

An additional 36 more Covid-19 infection cases have been confirmed in Vietnam, raising the total number of patients in the country to 4,579, the Ministry of Health reported at noon on Wednesday.

PM orders highest efforts to ensure success of general elections

The Prime Minister has asked ministries, agencies and People’s Committees at all levels to raise the high sense of responsibility and pay great attention to preparations for the general elections, slated for May 23.

Many tourist sites in HCM City suspended due to Covid-19

Many tourist sites in HCM City have temporarily shut for Covid-19 prevention and control.

All buses in Hanoi installed with cameras

All of 1,778 buses in Hanoi have been equipped with cameras to monitor driver and passenger conduct, according to the Hanoi Public Transport Association.

Vietnam to ink Pfizer/BioNTech deal for COVID-19 vaccine supply

Vietnam is set to purchase 31 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from manufacturer Pfizer/BioNtech of the United States under a deal to be signed shortly between the two sides, according to sources from the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam records 31 more Covid-19 infections as of Wednesday morning

Vietnam has confirmed 31 more Covid-19 infection cases, raising the total number of patients in the country to 4,543, the Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday morning.

Girl calls for help for ill grandfather

A girl in Dak Nong Province is calling for help for her grandfather whose health has worsened after struggling to raise three grandchildren after their parents died.

Vietnamese labour exports to Taiwan suspended until mid-June

The Department of Overseas Labour (DoLAB) has announced that labour export activities to Taiwan (China) will be suspended as of May 19 until June 18 as part of efforts to deal with a recent surge in the number of

Electric bus project implemented across Hanoi

Electric buses have started a trial run on some Hanoi streets.

Australia enhances investment in innovation to Vietnam

The Australian Government has announced an additional contribution of AUD 3.5 million to Aus4Innovation (2018-2022) which is its investment under the Australia-Vietnam Innovation Partnership.

Vietnam confirms 48 more Covid-19 infections, Tuesday counts reach 153

Vietnam has recorded 48 more Covid-19 infection cases, raising the Tuesday counts to 153 and the total number of patients in the country to 4,512, the Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday evening.

Vietnam reports record-high trade deficit with China

Vietnam’s trade deficit with China rose to USD17.6 billion in the first four months of this year, which was the highest figure in the past three years, according to the latest report from the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

HCM City apartment building locked down following Covid-19 case

An apartment building in HCM City has been locked down after a local resident tested positive for Covid-19.

100 tonnes of lychees to be exported to Australia in coming days

Approximately 100 tonnes of Vietnamese lychees are due to be exported to both South Australia and Western Australia in the near future, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Party, State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on his birthday

A delegation of the Party, State, National Assembly, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front laid wreaths and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on May 18 at his mausoleum in Hanoi, to commemorate the late President’s 131st birth anniversary.

Four industrial parks in Bac Giang shut for Covid prevention

Authorities in the northern province of Bac Giang have decided to temporarily close four industrial parks for Covid-19 prevention and control.

86 more Covid-19 infections announced in Tuesday noon report

An additional 86 Covid-19 infection cases were reported in Vietnam as of Tuesday noon, raising the total number of patients in the country to 4,464, the Ministry of Health has reported.