10-year-old boy falling 35m deep into concrete pillar dies
VOV.VN - A 10-year-old boy trapped inside an empty concrete pillar 35m deep under the ground has died at the construction site of a bridge project in Phu Loi commune of Dong Thap province, southern Vietnam.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2.10 detected in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Despite the daily number of COVID-19 cases sharply declining, Ho Chi Minh City has recorded several infections caused by the XBB or BA.2.10 sub-strain of the Omicron COVID variant, announced the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Tropical Diseases on January 4.
PCR testing no longer required at border gates in Mong Cai from January 8
People and export goods going through border gates in Mong Cai city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, will no longer have to undergo COVID-19 RT-PCR testing from January 8, according to the city’s administration.
History distortions in cinematographic activities subject to heavy fines
Distortions of history in cinematographic activities will be subject to fines of VND40 - VND50 million (US$1,700 - US$2,100), according to a new decree of the Government.
HCM City promotes application of AI technology across areas
Many sectors and units in Ho Chi Minh City have strengthened the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in various fields, aiming to enhancing the efficiency of production, promoting administrative reform and improving investment environment.
Enhancing supervision at border gates needed to control COVID-19: official
Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong has emphasised the necessity to strengthen supervision and take more samples for COVID-19 testing at border gates besides maintaining the current pandemic prevention and control measures as usual.
New COVID-19 infections in Vietnam fall to dozens a day
VOV.VN - Vietnam has only recorded several dozens of new coronavirus infections on a daily basis during the past few days, indicating the pandemic has still been kept under control in the country.
Investigations into Viet A, rescue flight cases to be completed in January
The Ministry of Public Security is striving to complete investigations into the Viet A and rescue flight cases in January, Chief of the Office of the ministry Lieut. Gen To An Xo informed the press during the Government’s regular press conference in Hanoi on January 3.
Fewer storms to hit Vietnam this year
Vietnam is forecast to face fewer storms and tropical depressions in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.
Vietnam welcomes first meteor shower of 2023
VOV.VN - Local astronomy lovers will have the chance to enjoy the sight of the Quadrantids, the first major meteor shower of the year as it reaches its peak between nightfall and dawn on January 4.