Funeral service for two Vietnamese victims in Japan landslide
Funeral service for two Vietnamese victims in Japan landslide

A funeral has been held in Japan’s Miyazaki prefecture for four victims of a landslide in Shiiba village, including two Vietnamese trainees, according to the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka.

Funeral service for two Vietnamese victims in Japan landslide
COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 4 fresh cases, including 2 domestic infections
COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 4 fresh cases, including 2 domestic infections

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health reported the discovery of a further 4 new cases of COVID-19 on May 4 morning, including two entrants, and 2 community infections in the central city of Da Nang and capital Hanoi.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 4 fresh cases, including 2 domestic infections
Bamboo Airways cancels flights after a bird strike
Bamboo Airways cancels flights after a bird strike

VOV.VN - Budget air carrier Bamboo Airways has decided to cancel a number of domestic flights after its aircraft collided with birds on May 3.

Bamboo Airways cancels flights after a bird strike
Da Nang to suspend receiving Vietnamese returnees from abroad
Da Nang to suspend receiving Vietnamese returnees from abroad

VOV.VN - The Da Nang administration has asked for the Prime Minister’s permission to temporarily suspend receiving flights that repatriate Vietnamese citizens left stranded overseas due to COVID-19.

Da Nang to suspend receiving Vietnamese returnees from abroad
Another Hanoian infected with SARS-CoV-2
Another Hanoian infected with SARS-CoV-2

VOV.VN - Late on May 3 the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control confirmed another local resident has been diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 virus closely linked to two Chinese infections.

Another Hanoian infected with SARS-CoV-2
Hue to pilot public bike-sharing scheme
Hue to pilot public bike-sharing scheme

An innovative public bike-sharing scheme has been launched by Hue City, the International Cooperation Agency of Germany (GIZ) and tech firm Vietsoftpro to develop a bicycle transportation plan for 2021-2026 that mobilises private investment for bike-sharing.

Hue to pilot public bike-sharing scheme
Hanoi, HCM City suspend non-essential services amid COVID-19
Hanoi, HCM City suspend non-essential services amid COVID-19

The capital city of Hanoi has decided to temporarily shut down relic and religious sites, sidewalk eateries and beverage outlets from 5pm on May 3, in an effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hanoi, HCM City suspend non-essential services amid COVID-19
COVID-19: 10 more locally transmitted infections detected in Vietnam
COVID-19: 10 more locally transmitted infections detected in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) on May 3 announced 19 more coronavirus cases, including 10 locally transmitted infections in hotspots Vinh Phuc and Ha Nam provinces.

COVID-19: 10 more locally transmitted infections detected in Vietnam
HCM City police hunt for Chinese escapees from quarantine facility
HCM City police hunt for Chinese escapees from quarantine facility

VOV.VN - Relevant agencies are hunting for two Chinese citizens who managed to escape from a concentrated quarantine facility in Ho Chi Minh City’s Cu Chi district.

HCM City police hunt for Chinese escapees from quarantine facility
Bus stations packed with returnees after national holiday
Bus stations packed with returnees after national holiday

VOV.VN - Several bus stations around the Hanoi capital have become busy as crowds of people return to Hanoi following the four-day public holiday, starting on April 30.

Bus stations packed with returnees after national holiday
Vietnam could lead SE in renewable energy development: German newspaper
Vietnam could lead SE in renewable energy development: German newspaper

Vietnam will soon lead Southeast Asia in renewable energy development, Germany’s Energiezukunft highlighted in its latest article, describing the country’s energy transition as very impressive.

Vietnam could lead SE in renewable energy development: German newspaper
Vietnam lends a helping hand to Laos’ COVID-19 fight
Vietnam lends a helping hand to Laos’ COVID-19 fight

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam on May 3 handed over medical equipment to the Ministry of National Defence of Laos to help it fight COVID-19.

Vietnam lends a helping hand to Laos’ COVID-19 fight
More than 40 Chinese citizens illegally live in Hanoi apartment block
More than 40 Chinese citizens illegally live in Hanoi apartment block

VOV.VN - More than 40 Chinese citizens have been transferred to a concentrated quarantine facility after they were found illegally living in an apartment in Hanoi capital.

More than 40 Chinese citizens illegally live in Hanoi apartment block
Vietnam records no new COVID-19 cases over 12 hours
Vietnam records no new COVID-19 cases over 12 hours

VOV.VN - Over the past 12 hours Vietnam has recorded no new coronavirus infections after announcing 20 cases, including eight locally transmitted cases, on May 2 afternoon.

Vietnam records no new COVID-19 cases over 12 hours
Personal, collective resonsibility on COVID-19 spread must be made clear: PM
Personal, collective resonsibility on COVID-19 spread must be made clear: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that the responsibility of individuals and organisations on COVID-19 spread must be made clear, and asked competent authorities to mete strict punishment to any that violate regulations and have a role to play in the failure of the containment.

Personal, collective resonsibility on COVID-19 spread must be made clear: PM
COVID-19: Eight more community infections detected in Vietnam
COVID-19: Eight more community infections detected in Vietnam

VOV.VN - A total of 20 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on May 2, including 12 imported entrants, and 8 community infections in the northern provinces of Ha Nam and Vinh Phuc, according to the Ministry of Health.

COVID-19: Eight more community infections detected in Vietnam
Ministry of Health proposes shutdown of nonessential services amid COVID-19 spread
Ministry of Health proposes shutdown of nonessential services amid COVID-19 spread

VOV.VN - The Health Ministry has asked all localities throughout the nation to suspend the operation of nonessential services like bars, karaoke parlors, discotheques, and gaming facilities due to the potential risk of coronavirus transmission.

Ministry of Health proposes shutdown of nonessential services amid COVID-19 spread
 Vinh Phuc detects five cases positive for SARS-CoV-2 related to Chinese experts
Vinh Phuc detects five cases positive for SARS-CoV-2 related to Chinese experts

VOV.VN - The northern province of Vinh Phuc has recorded five F1 contacts with Chinese experts who were confirmed positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus when returning home, the Vinh Phuc provincial Department of Health reported on May 2.

 Vinh Phuc detects five cases positive for SARS-CoV-2 related to Chinese experts
Vietnamese, Russian veterans commemorate National Reunification Day
Vietnamese, Russian veterans commemorate National Reunification Day

The Vietnamese Veterans’ Association in Russia organised an ceremony in Moscow on April 30 to mark Vietnam’s 46th National Reunification Day and the association’s fifth founding anniversary.

Vietnamese, Russian veterans commemorate National Reunification Day
COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 14 cases, including 3 community infections
COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 14 cases, including 3 community infections

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health announced on May 1 afternoon an additional 14 coronavirus cases, including three locally transmitted infections in Ha Nam, the country’s fresh coronavirus hotspot.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 14 cases, including 3 community infections
Fresh coronavirus hotspot records another cluster of infections
Fresh coronavirus hotspot records another cluster of infections

VOV.VN - Three people of a family in Ha Nam province, a fresh coronavirus hotspot in Vietnam, tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to the provincial Centre for Disease Control.

Fresh coronavirus hotspot records another cluster of infections
Vietnam sees untapped potential for blockchain and AI development
Vietnam sees untapped potential for blockchain and AI development

There remains untapped potential for blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) development in Vietnam, experts told a recent talkshow in Hanoi.

Vietnam sees untapped potential for blockchain and AI development
Hanoi pedestrian streets still crowded, people defy COVID-19 rules
Hanoi pedestrian streets still crowded, people defy COVID-19 rules

VOV.VN - Despite Hanoi authorities’ decision to suspend activities on the capital’s walking zone, many people have taken to the streets and paid no heed to COVID-19 rules.

Hanoi pedestrian streets still crowded, people defy COVID-19 rules
Vientiane ceremony marks repatriation of Vietnamese martyrs’ remains
Vientiane ceremony marks repatriation of Vietnamese martyrs’ remains

A ceremony was held in Vientiane capital of Laos on April 29 to hand over and repatriate three sets of remains of Vietnam’s volunteer soldiers and experts who laid down their lives while performing the international duties in Laos.

Vientiane ceremony marks repatriation of Vietnamese martyrs’ remains
Vietnamese hotel staff infected with India variant B.1.617
Vietnamese hotel staff infected with India variant B.1.617

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed that a hotel receptionist in northern Yen Bai province has been infected with variant B.1.617 originating from India.

Vietnamese hotel staff infected with India variant B.1.617
No coronavirus infections on May 1 morning
No coronavirus infections on May 1 morning

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health announced on May 1 morning that Vietnam has not recorded new coronavirus cases in the community during the past 12 hours, though it is likely that more cases will be detected in the coming days.

No coronavirus infections on May 1 morning
COVID-19: Vietnam records four local infections in Hanoi and Ha Nam
COVID-19: Vietnam records four local infections in Hanoi and Ha Nam

VOV.VN - An additional 14 positive cases of COVID-19 were detected on April 30 afternoon, including 10 imported cases and 4 domestic infections in Hanoi capital and the northern province of Ha Nam, said the Ministry of Health.

COVID-19: Vietnam records four local infections in Hanoi and Ha Nam
Quang Tri: Flag-raising ceremony held to mark Reunification Day
Quang Tri: Flag-raising ceremony held to mark Reunification Day

A flag-raising ceremony was solemnly held by the central province of Quang Tri at the Hien Luong – Ben Hai special national monument on April 30 to mark the 46th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

Quang Tri: Flag-raising ceremony held to mark Reunification Day
Con Dao Island to be linked with national grid via submarine cables
Con Dao Island to be linked with national grid via submarine cables

The Prime Minister has approved a proposal from Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to expand the national grid from the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to Ba Ria-Vung Tau province’s Con Dao Island via submarine cables.

Con Dao Island to be linked with national grid via submarine cables