Daily COVID-19 rate falls sharply, as over 175,000 recover from virus
Daily COVID-19 rate falls sharply, as over 175,000 recover from virus

VOV.VN - The nation continues to see a consistent fall in the number of new daily COVID-19 infections, with 108,979 infections confirmed on March 25, a drop of 11,035 from one day earlier.

Daily COVID-19 rate falls sharply, as over 175,000 recover from virus
Francophone space takes shape in Hanoi
Francophone space takes shape in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Louise Mushikiwabo, secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), attended the launch of a Francophone space on March 25 at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV).

Francophone space takes shape in Hanoi
USAID, UNICEF provide Vietnam with US$1 million in COVID-19 supplies
USAID, UNICEF provide Vietnam with US$1 million in COVID-19 supplies

VOV.VN - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and UNICEF marked their recent provision of US$1million in life-saving equipment and vaccine administration supplies to the country to assist with its COVID-19 response with a ceremony held on March 25 in Hanoi.

USAID, UNICEF provide Vietnam with US$1 million in COVID-19 supplies
PM extends greetings on Khmer Chol Chnam Thmay festival
PM extends greetings on Khmer Chol Chnam Thmay festival

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent greetings to Khmer ethnic people on their traditional Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year) festival, which falls on April 14-16 this year.

PM extends greetings on Khmer Chol Chnam Thmay festival
First batch of AstraZeneca antibody drug Evusheld arrives in Vietnam
First batch of AstraZeneca antibody drug Evusheld arrives in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Facilities of Tam Anh General Hospital in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on March 24 received the first batch of Evusheld, a drug developed by AstraZeneca to fight COVID-19 infection by combining two long-acting monoclonal antibodies.

First batch of AstraZeneca antibody drug Evusheld arrives in Vietnam
Nationwide ceremony kicks start environmental protection events
Nationwide ceremony kicks start environmental protection events

A hybrid nationwide ceremony has been held by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to kick start a series of events to mark World Water Day, World Meteorological Day, and Earth Hour 2022, all to be celebrated this month.

Nationwide ceremony kicks start environmental protection events
Vietnam provided with US$7 million worth of innovative drug for haemophilia
Vietnam provided with US$7 million worth of innovative drug for haemophilia

The World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) has provided Vietnam with an additional 5,670 vials of Emicizumab, worth over VND161 billion (US$7.04 million), for the treatment of haemophilia, according to the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT).

Vietnam provided with US$7 million worth of innovative drug for haemophilia
SOS Children's Villages International President visits Vietnam
SOS Children's Villages International President visits Vietnam

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) Nguyen Thi Ha on March 24 received SOS Children’s Villages International led by President Dereje Wordofa Gidda.

SOS Children's Villages International President visits Vietnam
Border gates between Son La, Lao province to reopen from April
Border gates between Son La, Lao province to reopen from April

Relevant agencies of the northern border province of Son La stand ready to work with their counterparts of Houaphanh province of Laos to resume operations of the main border gate pairs and an auxiliary one starting April 1.

Border gates between Son La, Lao province to reopen from April
Work starts on temple dedicated to Vietnamese, Lao martyrs in Xiengkhuang
Work starts on temple dedicated to Vietnamese, Lao martyrs in Xiengkhuang

Construction of a temple dedicated to heroes and martyrs of Vietnam and Laos began in the Lao province of Xiengkhuang on March 24.

Work starts on temple dedicated to Vietnamese, Lao martyrs in Xiengkhuang
Robotics competition held for secondary students of Vietnam, Finland
Robotics competition held for secondary students of Vietnam, Finland

The first edition of the Master Robot Builders Robot Competition will be held for secondary students of Vietnam and Finland.

Robotics competition held for secondary students of Vietnam, Finland
New COVID-19 infections fall on eighth consecutive day to 120,000
New COVID-19 infections fall on eighth consecutive day to 120,000

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health announced 120,000 new coronavirus cases detected in Vietnam during the past 24 hours, a fall of nearly 8,000 cases compared to the previous day.

New COVID-19 infections fall on eighth consecutive day to 120,000
Hanoi moves to speed up smart city project
Hanoi moves to speed up smart city project

Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Dinh Tien Dung on March 23 hosted a reception for Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio and representatives of the Sumitomo Corporation and BRG Group of Japan to review the implementation of a smart city project in the northern area of Hanoi.

Hanoi moves to speed up smart city project
Committee for foreign NGO affairs reviews performance of 2021 tasks
Committee for foreign NGO affairs reviews performance of 2021 tasks

The Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organisation Affairs (COMINGO) on March 23 held an online conference to review the implementation of its tasks in 2021 and discuss its orientations this year.

Committee for foreign NGO affairs reviews performance of 2021 tasks
Vietnam resolved to tackle domestic violence: Workshop
Vietnam resolved to tackle domestic violence: Workshop

The Government of Vietnam is determined to tackle domestic violence by prioritising the amendment of relevant laws and policies on domestic violence prevention and control, and raising public awareness to change people’s behaviours, heard a workshop in Hanoi on March 24.

Vietnam resolved to tackle domestic violence: Workshop
COVID-19 F1 cases allowed to go to work, school in HCM City
COVID-19 F1 cases allowed to go to work, school in HCM City

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has allowed COVID-19 F1 cases (i.e. those in close contact with virus infection) to go to work or attend school again under certain conditions.

COVID-19 F1 cases allowed to go to work, school in HCM City
24-hour COVID-19 tally hits over 127,800 new cases
24-hour COVID-19 tally hits over 127,800 new cases

VOV.VN - Health authorities confirmed the detection of a further 127,883 new COVID-19 cases on March 23 across 62 cities and provinces nationwide, marking a drop of 2,853 infections from the previous day, including 89,186 local cases.

24-hour COVID-19 tally hits over 127,800 new cases
People hold key role in responding to climate change: President
People hold key role in responding to climate change: President

People and social organisations should be the most important actors in ensuring the success of climate change adaptation process and realising Vietnam’s sustainable development goals (SDGs), President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

People hold key role in responding to climate change: President
Vietnamese Embassy and community in Germany aid evacuees from Ukraine
Vietnamese Embassy and community in Germany aid evacuees from Ukraine

VOV.VN - Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy and several associations of Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in Germany visited OVs evacuated from Ukraine and currently staying at a reception centre in Eisenhüttenstadt in the German state of Brandenburg.

Vietnamese Embassy and community in Germany aid evacuees from Ukraine
World Meteorological Day 2022 stresses role of early warning, early action
World Meteorological Day 2022 stresses role of early warning, early action

Themed “Early Warning and Early Action”, the World Meteorological Day 2022 (Mach 23) spotlights the vital importance of hydrometeorological and climate information for disaster risk reduction.

World Meteorological Day 2022 stresses role of early warning, early action
Issuance of COVID-19 vaccination e-certificates to speed up with information system
Issuance of COVID-19 vaccination e-certificates to speed up with information system

The implementation of an information system in the issuance of COVID-19 vaccine certificate was highlighted during a workshop held in Hanoi on March 22 by the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Issuance of COVID-19 vaccination e-certificates to speed up with information system
Vietnam helps Cambodia build drug rehabilitation centre
Vietnam helps Cambodia build drug rehabilitation centre

A drug treatment and rehabilitation centre was inaugurated in Cambodia’s coastal province of Preah Sihanouk on March 22, with part of its funding presented by Vietnam.

Vietnam helps Cambodia build drug rehabilitation centre
Hi-tech industry – experience learnt from HCM City
Hi-tech industry – experience learnt from HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, has been paying attention to developing the hi-tech industry so as to bring into full play opportunities brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Hi-tech industry – experience learnt from HCM City
COVID-19 infections fall on sixth consecutive day, 186,000 more recover
COVID-19 infections fall on sixth consecutive day, 186,000 more recover

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced 130,735 new coronavirus infections in Vietnam on March 22, a fall of 978 cases compared to the previous day.

COVID-19 infections fall on sixth consecutive day, 186,000 more recover
First human milk bank debuts in Hanoi capital
First human milk bank debuts in Hanoi capital

VOV.VN - A human milk bank was inaugurated at the Vietnam National Hospital of Pediatrics in Hanoi on March 22 after a four month trial period.

First human milk bank debuts in Hanoi capital
Strengthened medical measures on travelers from Vietnam to affect bilateral partnership
Strengthened medical measures on travelers from Vietnam to affect bilateral partnership

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s decision to impose stronger COVID-19 control measures on travelers from Vietnam is likely to affect many areas in partnership between the two countries, including labour cooperation.

Strengthened medical measures on travelers from Vietnam to affect bilateral partnership
Temperature projected to rise by 6°C in Vietnam by the end of 21st century
Temperature projected to rise by 6°C in Vietnam by the end of 21st century

VOV.VN - The temperature may rise by 6°C in Vietnam by the end of 21st century if climate change is not prevented, French and Vietnamese scientists warned in a joint research project.

Temperature projected to rise by 6°C in Vietnam by the end of 21st century
17 countries recognise Vietnam's vaccine passport
17 countries recognise Vietnam's vaccine passport

VOV.VN - “Vaccine passport” holders of the 17 countries and Vietnam are entitled to the same medical requirements as those for local vaccinated people, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

17 countries recognise Vietnam's vaccine passport
Daily infection tally drops by 9,440 to over 131,000
Daily infection tally drops by 9,440 to over 131,000

VOV.VN - A total of 131,713 people across 63 localities nationwide were confirmed positive for the SARS-CoV-2-virus on March 21, a fall of 9,440 from the previous day, the Ministry of Health reported.

Daily infection tally drops by 9,440 to over 131,000
Vietnamese, Malaysian news agencies enhance collaboration
Vietnamese, Malaysian news agencies enhance collaboration

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Malaysian counterpart Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob on March 21 witnessed the exchange of four cooperation documents, including a cooperative agreement between the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).

Vietnamese, Malaysian news agencies enhance collaboration