Localities asked to complete Abdala vaccine use in February
Localities asked to complete Abdala vaccine use in February

The Ministry of Health has urged the completion of using the Abdala vaccine against COVID-19 in February.

Localities asked to complete Abdala vaccine use in February
National biodiversity strategy to 2030 approved
National biodiversity strategy to 2030 approved

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision approving the national biodiversity strategy to 2030 with a vision towards 2050.

National biodiversity strategy to 2030 approved
Students eager to return to school after months of distance learning
Students eager to return to school after months of distance learning

VOV.VN - Millions of students of various grades across 57 of 63 cities and provinces nationwide returned to school on December 7 after a long period of studying online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students eager to return to school after months of distance learning
Apathy could lead to fresh COVID-19 outbreak after Lunar New Year
Apathy could lead to fresh COVID-19 outbreak after Lunar New Year

VOV.VN - Health experts have warned that Vietnam is likely to run a high risk of the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreading rapidly within the local community as citizens are heading back to major cities to work after the Lunar New Year holiday.

Apathy could lead to fresh COVID-19 outbreak after Lunar New Year
Vietnamese “blue beret” soldiers join charity trip in South Sudan
Vietnamese “blue beret” soldiers join charity trip in South Sudan

The level-2 field hospital No.3 of Vietnam engaging in the United Nations peacekeeping mission together with Ghana’s Formed Police Unit (FPU) recently arranged the first charity trip of the year to Bentiu Central Prison in South Sudan.

Vietnamese “blue beret” soldiers join charity trip in South Sudan
Needy Vietnamese nationals abroad to get support to fly home
Needy Vietnamese nationals abroad to get support to fly home

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has requested relevant ministries, agencies and localities to create the best conditions for needy Vietnamese nationals living abroad wishing to fly back to their fatherland.

Needy Vietnamese nationals abroad to get support to fly home
Over 96% of Hanoi workers return to work after Tet holiday
Over 96% of Hanoi workers return to work after Tet holiday

As of 10am on February 7, or the first working day following the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, 90.24 percent of plants in Hanoi had resumed operations, and 96.13 percent of workers had returned to work, according to the Hanoi Federation of Labour.

Over 96% of Hanoi workers return to work after Tet holiday
COVID-19 infections rise to over 16,800 across 62 localities
COVID-19 infections rise to over 16,800 across 62 localities

VOV.VN - A total 16,815 new COVID-19 infections were recorded on February 7 across 61 cities and provinces nationwide, up more than 2,700 from the previous day, according to the latest report compiled by the Ministry of Health.

COVID-19 infections rise to over 16,800 across 62 localities
216 traffic accidents kill 121 people during nine-day Tet holiday
216 traffic accidents kill 121 people during nine-day Tet holiday

As many as 216 traffic accidents occurred nationwide, killing 121 people and injuring 138 others during the Lunar New Year holiday from January 29 to February 6, reported the Traffic Police Department.

216 traffic accidents kill 121 people during nine-day Tet holiday
Vietnam climbs 28 notches in latest COVID-19 recovery index
Vietnam climbs 28 notches in latest COVID-19 recovery index

VOV.VN - The nation has risen a total of 28 places to reach 90th position in the latest edition of Nikkei's COVID-19 Recovery Index which was issued in early February.

Vietnam climbs 28 notches in latest COVID-19 recovery index
First working day after Tet leaves crowded streets throughout Hanoi
First working day after Tet leaves crowded streets throughout Hanoi

VOV.VN - On the first working day after the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, the streets of Hanoi were left bustled again, although few traffic jams hit the capital.

First working day after Tet leaves crowded streets throughout Hanoi
Norwegian Ambassador discusses gender equality in Tet interview
Norwegian Ambassador discusses gender equality in Tet interview

VOV.VN - In a talk with a Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reporter to mark the Year of the Tiger, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen noted that in order to achieve the goal of gender equality, it is necessary to create greater opportunities for women to participate in the political system.

Norwegian Ambassador discusses gender equality in Tet interview
Large crowds back to capital after lunar New Year holiday
Large crowds back to capital after lunar New Year holiday

VOV.VN - Major arteries leading to Hanoi’s city centre became crowded on February 6 as people returned to the city after the nine-day lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

Large crowds back to capital after lunar New Year holiday
Snow rain covers Mount Fansipan in Lao Cai
Snow rain covers Mount Fansipan in Lao Cai

A light rain mixed with snow occurred on Mount Fansipan in Sa Pa township, the northern province of Lao Cai on February 6, lasting about 10 minutes in the early morning.

Snow rain covers Mount Fansipan in Lao Cai
Vietnamese students in US celebrate lunar New Year festival
Vietnamese students in US celebrate lunar New Year festival

Nearly 200 Vietnamese students and youths living across the US gathered at a Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration in New York on February 5 evening (or February 6 morning – Vietnam time).

Vietnamese students in US celebrate lunar New Year festival
President launches tree planting festival in Phu Tho
President launches tree planting festival in Phu Tho

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 6 launched a tree planting festival at the Hung Kings Temple relic site in the northern province of Phu Tho on the occasion of the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet).

President launches tree planting festival in Phu Tho
Daily COVID count rises sharply to more than 14,000
Daily COVID count rises sharply to more than 14,000

VOV.VN - Vietnam has confirmed 14,112 new coronavirus infections in 56 cities and provinces over the past 24 hours, a rise of nearly 2,000 compared to the previous day, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in its coronavirus update on February 6.

Daily COVID count rises sharply to more than 14,000
5G – breakthrough factor for Vietnam’s economic growth
5G – breakthrough factor for Vietnam’s economic growth

The 5G services are projected to contribute 7.34% to Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2025, according to a research by the National Institute of Information and Communications Strategy.

5G – breakthrough factor for Vietnam’s economic growth
Vietnam purchases 21.9 million Pfizer doses for children aged 5-11
Vietnam purchases 21.9 million Pfizer doses for children aged 5-11

VOV.VN - The Government has agreed to purchase 21.9 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 for children aged 5-11, according to a Government resolution released recently.

Vietnam purchases 21.9 million Pfizer doses for children aged 5-11
COVID-19: Additional 12,170 new infections detected over 24 hour period
COVID-19: Additional 12,170 new infections detected over 24 hour period

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health reported the discovery of an additional 12,170 new cases of COVID-19 on February 5, marking an increase of 574 in comparison to a day earlier.

COVID-19: Additional 12,170 new infections detected over 24 hour period
The ‘silent fighters’ in the fight against COVID-19
The ‘silent fighters’ in the fight against COVID-19

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has bounced back after enduring a long and difficult period of combating the COVID-19 pandemic filled with grief and loss thanks to the tenacious spirit of frontline healthcare workers.

The ‘silent fighters’ in the fight against COVID-19
UNFPA announces new Country Programme for Vietnam
UNFPA announces new Country Programme for Vietnam

The Executive Board of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has approved the 10th Country Programme for Vietnam in the amount of US$26.5 million to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030.

UNFPA announces new Country Programme for Vietnam
COVID-19: Daily count rises sharply to over 11,000, Hanoi tops localities
COVID-19: Daily count rises sharply to over 11,000, Hanoi tops localities

VOV.VN - The daily number of coronavirus infections surprisingly rose sharply on February 4, peaking at more than 11,000, after falling to 10,000 or even 9,000 on previous days.

COVID-19: Daily count rises sharply to over 11,000, Hanoi tops localities
Three Vietnamese women claim Asia Innovation Awards
Three Vietnamese women claim Asia Innovation Awards

VOV.VN - Three female Vietnamese scientists have been honoured at the Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Awards.

Three Vietnamese women claim Asia Innovation Awards
Omicron cases rise to 192 in Vietnam
Omicron cases rise to 192 in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The number of people infected with the Omicron variant in Vietnam had increased to 192 by February 3, an increase of six cases compared to the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.

Omicron cases rise to 192 in Vietnam
Vietnam records over 8,600 COVID-19 infections, more than 25,000 recoveries
Vietnam records over 8,600 COVID-19 infections, more than 25,000 recoveries

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed a further 8,601 fresh COVID-19 cases nationwide on February 3 to bring the national tally since the start of the pandemic up to more than 2.3 million.

Vietnam records over 8,600 COVID-19 infections, more than 25,000 recoveries
Border soldiers continue Tet celebrations despite distance from home
Border soldiers continue Tet celebrations despite distance from home

VOV.VN - Border guards are used to welcoming in the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, whilst stationed far away from home as they stay on duty in order to safeguard the country's sovereignty.

Border soldiers continue Tet celebrations despite distance from home
Vietnamese expats join activities to celebrate Tet
Vietnamese expats join activities to celebrate Tet

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Sydney, Australia, organised a golf tournament on February 2, on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, with the participation of nearly 70 golfers.

Vietnamese expats join activities to celebrate Tet
Vietnamese community in Czech Republic look towards homeland
Vietnamese community in Czech Republic look towards homeland

VOV.VN - Despite living far away from home, Vietnamese expatriates in the Czech Republic always turn their hearts towards their homeland, particularly with their significant contributions to the nation's COVID-19 pandemic fight.

Vietnamese community in Czech Republic look towards homeland
Tan Son Nhat International Airport busy on third day of first lunar month
Tan Son Nhat International Airport busy on third day of first lunar month

VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on February 3, or the third day of the first lunar month, was left more bustling than any time over the previous two days ago as it welcomed a total of 672 flights.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport busy on third day of first lunar month