Government allocates additional US$21.8 million to 2021 State budget for COVID-19
Government allocates additional US$21.8 million to 2021 State budget for COVID-19

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to add VND502.9 billion (US$21.8 million) to the 2021 State budget expenditure estimate in a bid to step up COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control efforts.

Government allocates additional US$21.8 million to 2021 State budget for COVID-19
COVID-19: Two Vietnamese test positive upon arrival in Australia
COVID-19: Two Vietnamese test positive upon arrival in Australia

VOV.VN - Two Vietnamese nationals living in Hai Phong City have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus after entering Australia, according to the Hai Phong authorities on March 10.

COVID-19: Two Vietnamese test positive upon arrival in Australia
Lazada honours outstanding women sellers
Lazada honours outstanding women sellers

Pham Thi Xuan Hong, owner of PinkShopGiayDep, was among six women from Southeast Asia to be honoured at the inaugural Lazada Forward Women Awards that recognise women trailblazers across the region in the e-commerce space who showcase resilience and innovation as entrepreneurs.

Lazada honours outstanding women sellers
Ethanol Phu Tho case: former PetroVietnam executive faces up to 13 years in jail
Ethanol Phu Tho case: former PetroVietnam executive faces up to 13 years in jail

A prison term from 12 to 13 years has been proposed for former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) Dinh La Thang, during an ongoing trial on the case of violating regulations on investment in construction works, causing serious consequences at an ethanol plant in the northern province of Phu T

Ethanol Phu Tho case: former PetroVietnam executive faces up to 13 years in jail
Women’s role in sustainable development highlighted
Women’s role in sustainable development highlighted

Women should be encouraged to carry forward their strength and contribute to national development and sustainable development in general, heard a forum in Hanoi on March 10.

Women’s role in sustainable development highlighted
COVID-19: Vietnam confirms three cases on Mar. 10
COVID-19: Vietnam confirms three cases on Mar. 10

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed a locally transmitted infection and two imported cases on March 10 afternoon.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms three cases on Mar. 10
Vietnam ranks fourth in number of international students studying in Australia
Vietnam ranks fourth in number of international students studying in Australia

VOV.VN - Vietnam finishes fourth among the leading five countries that have the most students in Australia, behind the likes of China, India, and Nepal, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Department of Education.

Vietnam ranks fourth in number of international students studying in Australia
Vietnamese Embassy steps up cooperation with Swiss university
Vietnamese Embassy steps up cooperation with Swiss university

Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland Le Linh Lan on March 8 had a working session with the Board of Directors of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), discussing measures to promote research exchange activities and cooperation in business training, and popularise Vietnam’s business and investment climate.

Vietnamese Embassy steps up cooperation with Swiss university
Ha Tinh police prosecute tiger bone glue maker
Ha Tinh police prosecute tiger bone glue maker

Police in the central province of Ha Tinh on March 9 launched legal proceedings against a local man for violating regulations on wildlife protection, under Article 234 of the 2015 Criminal Code.

Ha Tinh police prosecute tiger bone glue maker
Vietnam eyes greater protection against COVID-19 for citizens
Vietnam eyes greater protection against COVID-19 for citizens

VOV.VN - With the March 8 launch of the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign to protect its people from the spread of the virus and additional batches of the vaccines poised to be delivered in the near future, Vietnam is hoping to achieve wider immunity against the virus over the coming months.

Vietnam eyes greater protection against COVID-19 for citizens
First AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects reported in Vietnam
First AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects reported in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Five Vietnamese volunteers who received jabs as part of the national rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 have experienced several side-effects, according to the Ministry of Health.

First AstraZeneca vaccine side-effects reported in Vietnam
Binh Duong permits foreigners’ entry for working
Binh Duong permits foreigners’ entry for working

Chairman of the Binh Duong provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hoang Thao on March 9 issued a document allowing foreign experts to enter the locality for working after the COVID-19 pandemic is kept under control.

Binh Duong permits foreigners’ entry for working
Dong Tam case: Appeal court upholds sentences for six defendants
Dong Tam case: Appeal court upholds sentences for six defendants

The High-level People's Court in Hanoi upheld the penalties handed down at the first instance trial to six defendants with appeals in the case of “murder” and “resisting on-duty officers” that happened in Hoanh village of Dong Tam commune in Hanoi’s My Duc district during an appeal trial on March 9.

Dong Tam case: Appeal court upholds sentences for six defendants
First batches of COVID-19 COVAX vaccine to arrive in Vietnam soon
First batches of COVID-19 COVAX vaccine to arrive in Vietnam soon

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to get 5.657 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 in March and April, with most of them to be delivered by the COVAX Facility.

First batches of COVID-19 COVAX vaccine to arrive in Vietnam soon
Construction of underground section of Nhon-Hanoi Station railway to start in May
Construction of underground section of Nhon-Hanoi Station railway to start in May

Construction of a 4-km underground section of the Hanoi urban railway line No.3 (Nhon-Hanoi Station) will commence after May 1, with four underground stations from Station 9 in Kim Ma to Station 12 in Hanoi Station.

Construction of underground section of Nhon-Hanoi Station railway to start in May
Samsung Vietnam’s employees donate nearly 100,000 units of blood since 2010
Samsung Vietnam’s employees donate nearly 100,000 units of blood since 2010

Nearly 15,000 blood units were successfully collected through “Chung dong mau Viet 2020” (Blood for Vietnamese 2020) programme, bringing the total units of blood that Samsung Vietnam’s employees have donated since 2010 to 100,000.

Samsung Vietnam’s employees donate nearly 100,000 units of blood since 2010
Two new COVID-19 cases raise national count to 2,526, with 2,004 recoveries
Two new COVID-19 cases raise national count to 2,526, with 2,004 recoveries

VOV.VN - The country reported a further two new COVID-19 cases on March 9, increasing the overall number of infections nationwide to 2,526, while a total of 2,004 patients have gone on to make a full recovery from the virus, according to the Ministry of Health.

Two new COVID-19 cases raise national count to 2,526, with 2,004 recoveries
34 Chinese nationals arrested for illegally entering Vietnam
34 Chinese nationals arrested for illegally entering Vietnam

VOV.VN - Police forces operating in An Giang province said on March 7 that they had arrested a total of 34 Chinese men who were in the process of attempting to enter the country illegally.

34 Chinese nationals arrested for illegally entering Vietnam
Pagodas and temples in Hanoi reopen after temporary closure for COVID-19 fight
Pagodas and temples in Hanoi reopen after temporary closure for COVID-19 fight

VOV.VN - Pagodas, temples, and other religious sites throughout the capital have reopened after being temporarily closed as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Pagodas and temples in Hanoi reopen after temporary closure for COVID-19 fight
Hanoi and Gia Lai launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Hanoi and Gia Lai launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign

VOV.VN - Hanoi and Gia Lai province became the country’s first localities to launch their vaccination campaigns against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 9, with key workers being inoculated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Hanoi and Gia Lai launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Da Nang city poised to host annual Vietnam-RoK festival
Da Nang city poised to host annual Vietnam-RoK festival

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang is set to host an annual Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) festival in an effort to boost cultural exchanges, promote greater investment, and develop tourism, trade, health care, and education.

Da Nang city poised to host annual Vietnam-RoK festival
HCM City needs additional five million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
HCM City needs additional five million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City must purchase a further five million doses of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as it needs a total of 18 million doses, with the expected allocation by the Ministry of Health set to not be enough, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health.

HCM City needs additional five million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Delight for Hai Phong residents as 14-day lockdown lifted in three areas
Delight for Hai Phong residents as 14-day lockdown lifted in three areas

VOV.VN - Scenes of joy broke out on streets around three residential areas in Hai Phong city on March 9 following the lifting of lockdowns to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Delight for Hai Phong residents as 14-day lockdown lifted in three areas
Khanh Hoa province sees rise in dengue fever cases
Khanh Hoa province sees rise in dengue fever cases

VOV.VN - The south-central province of Khanh Hoa has endured a spike in dengue fever cases after recording 1,160 new cases since the beginning of the year.

Khanh Hoa province sees rise in dengue fever cases
New Zealand to aid informal female workers in central region
New Zealand to aid informal female workers in central region

VOV.VN - The Embassy of New Zealand and ActionAid Vietnam will provide support for female workers operating in informal sectors in the central city of Da Nang City and Thua Thien-Hue province in line with a new partnership.

New Zealand to aid informal female workers in central region
Vietnamese adopts healthier, sustainable lifestyle choices: report
Vietnamese adopts healthier, sustainable lifestyle choices: report

Vietnam is ahead of the global average when it comes to adopting healthier and more sustainable lifestyle choices, according to a new public opinion report conducted by GlobeScan and supported by Visa.

Vietnamese adopts healthier, sustainable lifestyle choices: report
Diplomats commemorate fallen Algerian journalists in Vietnam
Diplomats commemorate fallen Algerian journalists in Vietnam

Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Vinh, along with staff from the Vietnamese Embassy in Algeria and certain agencies, laid a wreath at a memorial stele on “Journalistes du Vietnam 8/3/1974” Street in the Algerian capital - Algiers - on March 7 to commemorate Algerian journalists who died in a plane crash in Vietnam in 1974.

Diplomats commemorate fallen Algerian journalists in Vietnam
International Women’s Day marked in Geneva
International Women’s Day marked in Geneva

The Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva held a gathering on March 8 on the occasion of the 1981st anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung Uprising and the 111th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day marked in Geneva
Hanoi begins COVID-19 vaccination on March 9
Hanoi begins COVID-19 vaccination on March 9

VOV.VN - Hanoi is to launch its COVID-19 vaccination at Thanh Nhan Hospital on March 9, with 8,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine delivered in the first inoculation drive, according to head of the Hanoi Department of Health Tran Thi Nhi Ha.

Hanoi begins COVID-19 vaccination on March 9
Appeal trial held for six defendants involved in Dong Tam disturbance
Appeal trial held for six defendants involved in Dong Tam disturbance

The High-Level People’s Court in Hanoi on March 8 opened a trial for six defendants filing appeals in the case of “murder” and “resisting on-duty officers” that happened in Hoanh village of Dong Tam commune, Hanoi’s My Duc district, in January 2020.

Appeal trial held for six defendants involved in Dong Tam disturbance