SEA Games 31: Creating a beautiful image of sports, people and Hai Phong city
SEA Games 31: Creating a beautiful image of sports, people and Hai Phong city

The northern coastal city of Hai Phong is striving to build a beautiful image of sports, people and the city as it will host rowing and canoeing at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

SEA Games 31: Creating a beautiful image of sports, people and Hai Phong city
COVID-19: Nearly 4,000 cases recorded in Vietnam on May 7
COVID-19: Nearly 4,000 cases recorded in Vietnam on May 7

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health announced 3,819 new coronavirus cases detected in Vietnam during the past 24 hours, a decrease of nearly 500 cases compared to the previous day.

COVID-19: Nearly 4,000 cases recorded in Vietnam on May 7
Vietnam ranks 59th in global education rankings
Vietnam ranks 59th in global education rankings

VOV.VN - Global website US News has released its 2021 global education rankings, with Vietnam placed 59th, up six notches compared to 2020.

Vietnam ranks 59th in global education rankings
Vietnam closely monitors acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology
Vietnam closely monitors acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health on May 6 requested the local health sector to strengthen surveillance for early detection of acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology which has been reported in approximately 20 countries globally.

Vietnam closely monitors acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology
Vietnam keen on satellite, hydrographic cooperation: ambassador
Vietnam keen on satellite, hydrographic cooperation: ambassador

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has visited a facility of Thales Group in Cannes which develops technology solutions for satellite, aerospace, defence, transportation and security markets.

Vietnam keen on satellite, hydrographic cooperation: ambassador
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes Central Highland province
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes Central Highland province

VOV.VN - An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale shook Kon Plong district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam on May 6.

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes Central Highland province
Residents along Vietnam-Cambodia border boost friendship
Residents along Vietnam-Cambodia border boost friendship

A conference reviewing the five-year implementation of a friendship exchange programme between Vuon Buoi village, Loc Thien commune, Loc Ninh district of Vietnam’s Binh Phuoc province and Cooc Thomo village, Tonlung commune, Memot district of Cambodia’s Tboung Khmum province took place on May 5.

Residents along Vietnam-Cambodia border boost friendship
Last two Japanese metro trains arrive in HCM City
Last two Japanese metro trains arrive in HCM City

VOV.VN - A container ship docked at Ho Chi Minh City’s Khanh Hoi Port on May 6, transporting two Japanese trains for the city’s metro line No1.

Last two Japanese metro trains arrive in HCM City
Ministry of Health inspects COVID-19 control in Bac Ninh before SEA Games
Ministry of Health inspects COVID-19 control in Bac Ninh before SEA Games

A Ministry of Health (MoH) delegation led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Truong Son inspected health services and COVID-19 control measures arranged by Bac Ninh as a host of sport events of the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Ministry of Health inspects COVID-19 control in Bac Ninh before SEA Games
HCM City, UNICEF seek stronger partnership in childcare, children’s protection
HCM City, UNICEF seek stronger partnership in childcare, children’s protection

Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc hosted a reception for UNICEF Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers on May 5 to discuss the future cooperation between the two sides.

HCM City, UNICEF seek stronger partnership in childcare, children’s protection
Project to help Vietnam produce quality population data for policy making, implementation
Project to help Vietnam produce quality population data for policy making, implementation

A project debuted on May 5 to support Vietnamese agencies in producing and utilising quality population data for the formulation and implementation of socio-economic development policies, strategies, and programmes.

Project to help Vietnam produce quality population data for policy making, implementation
Two COVID-19 fatalities recorded amid halt to domestic health declaration
Two COVID-19 fatalities recorded amid halt to domestic health declaration

VOV.VN - The Health Ministry confirmed a further 4,305 fresh COVID-19 infections across 56 localities nationwide on May 5, while only two fatalities were recorded.

Two COVID-19 fatalities recorded amid halt to domestic health declaration
Japanese firm considers plastic waste collection project in Vietnamese waters
Japanese firm considers plastic waste collection project in Vietnamese waters

VOV.VN - Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is set to launch a project using specialised ships to collect waste, including plastic waste, in the offshore waters of Vietnam.

Japanese firm considers plastic waste collection project in Vietnamese waters
SEA Games 31: Ministry issues badges for vehicles
SEA Games 31: Ministry issues badges for vehicles

The Ministry of Transport has issued a set of badges for identifying the vehicles serving the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

SEA Games 31: Ministry issues badges for vehicles
Vietnamese nurse practitioners in Germany likely to enjoy EUR1,300 salary
Vietnamese nurse practitioners in Germany likely to enjoy EUR1,300 salary

VOV.VN - Vietnamese citizens who head to Germany to study on a training course in general nursing can receive a salary of EUR1,300 and seize upon the opportunity to settle permanently after working in the Central European country for three years.

Vietnamese nurse practitioners in Germany likely to enjoy EUR1,300 salary
Can Vietnam end COVID-19 pandemic emergency in 2022?
Can Vietnam end COVID-19 pandemic emergency in 2022?

VOV.VN - With the World Health Organization (WHO) hopeful that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has already passed, experts feel that this year will be a transition period for Vietnam to ensure the dual goal of combating the pandemic and boosting economic development.

Can Vietnam end COVID-19 pandemic emergency in 2022?
HCM City to bolster waste treatment cooperation with Indian firm
HCM City to bolster waste treatment cooperation with Indian firm

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan on May 4 met with Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy, a member of the Upper House of India, who was leading a business delegation, including representatives of the Ramky Group, to the city to explore cooperation chances in waste treatment.

HCM City to bolster waste treatment cooperation with Indian firm
National conference seeks to improve efficiency of support for UXO victims
National conference seeks to improve efficiency of support for UXO victims

A national conference was held by the Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) in coordination with the Ministry of National Defence and the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre (ARMAC) to look at ways to support victims of explosive remnants of wars in ASEAN countries.

National conference seeks to improve efficiency of support for UXO victims
COVID-19: Daily infections rise by 379 to more than 3,000 on May 4
COVID-19: Daily infections rise by 379 to more than 3,000 on May 4

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded 3,088 new coronavirus infections on May 4, an increase of 379 cases compared to the previous day.

COVID-19: Daily infections rise by 379 to more than 3,000 on May 4
Experts warn of dangerous weather ahead
Experts warn of dangerous weather ahead

Experts from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) warned that as summer approaches, people should closely monitor forecasts to have preventive measures in place for thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Experts warn of dangerous weather ahead
Hanoi set to host Southeast Asian Youth Festival for SEA Games 31
Hanoi set to host Southeast Asian Youth Festival for SEA Games 31

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Youth Union is scheduled to hold the Southeast Asian Youth Festival on May 7 on the capital’s walking streets around Ho Guom (Returned Sword Lake) ahead of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

Hanoi set to host Southeast Asian Youth Festival for SEA Games 31
Traffic accidents claim 55 lives over four-day holiday
Traffic accidents claim 55 lives over four-day holiday

VOV.VN - During the recent four-day break marking Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1), a total of 55 people were killed and 84 were injured in 104 road accidents nationwide, according to statistics given by the National Committee for Traffic Safety.

Traffic accidents claim 55 lives over four-day holiday
HCM City needs at least 59,600 workers in Q2
HCM City needs at least 59,600 workers in Q2

Ho Chi Minh City needs 59,600-65,500 workers in the second quarter of the year as the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought under control, according to the Center of Forecasting Manpower Needs and Labor Market Information HCM City (Falmi).

HCM City needs at least 59,600 workers in Q2
Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with France's Nice city
Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with France's Nice city

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang made a two-day working trip to Nice city to seek stronger cooperation between Vietnamese localities and the French coastal city.

Vietnam seeks stronger partnership with France's Nice city
Vietnam sees first day without COVID-19 fatalities since last July
Vietnam sees first day without COVID-19 fatalities since last July

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed the detection of a further 2,709 new COVID-19 cases on May 3, with no fresh daily fatalities relating to the disease being recorded for the first time since last July.

Vietnam sees first day without COVID-19 fatalities since last July
14 million Vietnamese people carry Thalassemia gene
14 million Vietnamese people carry Thalassemia gene

VOV.VN - With 13% of Vietnamese people carrying the Thalassemia gene, there are an estimated 14 million people in the nation carrying the diseased gene, of which the proportion of ethnic groups with this type of gene is up to 40%, including the Kinh ethnic group at 9.8%.

14 million Vietnamese people carry Thalassemia gene
Tragic drowning cases on the rise nationwide
Tragic drowning cases on the rise nationwide

VOV.VN - More than 20 students have drowned across the country during the past week though the summer vacation is yet to arrive.

Tragic drowning cases on the rise nationwide
Only 3,123 COVID-19 cases detected in Vietnam on May 2
Only 3,123 COVID-19 cases detected in Vietnam on May 2

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded 3,123 new coronavirus infections in 53 cities and provinces across the country during the past 24 hours, falling nearly 600 cases compared to the previous day.

Only 3,123 COVID-19 cases detected in Vietnam on May 2
US war veteran lends wholehearted support to Vietnamese dioxin victims
US war veteran lends wholehearted support to Vietnamese dioxin victims

VOV.VN - Matthew Keenan, a veteran of the Vietnam War, returns to the central city of Da Nang every year to work as a volunteer at of the Da Nang Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims to accompany, share, and help ease the pain of the past war.

US war veteran lends wholehearted support to Vietnamese dioxin victims
Vietnamese intellectuals in Germany contribute to Vietnam’s development
Vietnamese intellectuals in Germany contribute to Vietnam’s development

VOV.VN - The Consulate General of Vietnam in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, recently held a get-together with representatives of the Vietnam-Germany Innovation Network (VGInetwork) marking the 47th anniversary of Vietnam’s Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30).

Vietnamese intellectuals in Germany contribute to Vietnam’s development