Vietnam’s telecom carriers stopped more than 22,000 spam calls in the first two months of this year.

The steering committee for the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic and mountainous areas for 2021-2030 convened a meeting on March 22 under the chair of Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 22 had a meeting with generations of officials of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) on the occasion of the union’s 90th founding anniversary (March 26, 1931 – 2021).

VOV.VN - Scientists are speeding up the clinical trials of locally-produced coronavirus vaccines, and the first of its kind is likely to be rolled out by the end of the third quarter of this year.

Vice Director of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Department of Water Resources Management, Nguyen Thi Thu Linh, has called for practical action to sustainably protect and tap into water resources.

VOV.VN - An Indian expert entering Vietnam recently has been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the Ministry of Health confirmed on March 22.

VOV.VN - Bars, karaoke parlours, and nightclubs throughout the capital are set to reopen as of 0:00 on March 23 following the recent COVID-19 containment, according to Chu Xuan Dzung, vice chairman of the municipal People's Committee.

VOV.VN - All deputies, staff as well as reporters attending the last session of the 14th National Assembly had samples taken to test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Hanoi on March 22.

VOV.VN - The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been hit by the first hailstorm of the year after a cold snap struck the locality on March 21.

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU)’s chapters nationwide have been carrying out a wide range of activities to mark the union’s 90th founding anniversary and respond to the Youth Month in March.

VOV.VN - An additional 30 volunteers participating in human trials for Covivac, the second locally-produced novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, are due to be given the first shot on March 23 and 25.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases during the past four days, while nearly 34,000 people have been vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

VOV.VN - Ten outstanding Vietnamese and ten promising young Vietnamese people were honoured at a national awards ceremony in Hanoi on March 21 in recognition of their notable achievements and contributions to national development.

A contest for Vietnamese citizens all over the world to study current regulations on elections of deputies to the National Assembly and People’s Councils will go online from 0:00 on April 1 to 24:00 on April 30.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health recorded no fresh COVID-19 case on March 21, with the overall number of infections standing at 2,572, including a total of 908 domestic cases detected since the resurgence of the virus in late January.

Vietnamese expatriates in Cambodia’s Kandal and Prey Veng, who are facing tough challenges during COVID-19 quarantine, received food assistance from the Vietnamese Embassy and Khmer-Vietnam Association in the host country on March 19 and 20.

Concerted efforts and much tougher penalties are needed to prevent sexual abuse of children, a Ho Chi Minh City leader has said.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is preparing to co-ordinate efforts with competent agencies to research, build a vaccine passport testing scheme in the step-by-step roadmap aimed at restoring the international flight network.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Nguyen Tien Thuc on March 19 presented certificates of merit awarded by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh to the Hungary – Vietnam Friendship Association (HVFA) and its three leaders in honour of their active contributions to bilateral friendship.

VOV.VN - A 56-year-old Vietnamese citizen was reported to contract the SARS-CoV-2 virus after entering Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on March 11, lifting the total imported cases in the country to 971, the Ministry of Health announced on March 20 afternoon.

VOV.VN - As the world's most popular architecture website, Archdaily recently showcased T House in Di An city of the southern province of Binh Duong.

VOV.VN - The Foreign Ministry and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) co-hosted a ceremony on March 19 in Hanoi to mark International Francophonie Day on March 20, running with the theme of “Francophone women, resilient women”.

Vietnam has moved up four places to rank 79th in the United Nations-sponsored World Happiness Report 2021 which was released on March 19.

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee has presented “For the young generation” insignias to 15 foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to the development of Vietnamese youths and children and boosting cooperation with their foreign peers.

Hoang Phi Hung, a medical student of the Pskov State University of Russia, and a Russian citizen have received thank-you letters from the authorities of Pskov oblast for saving two children meeting accident on Velikaya River.

Doan Van Hieu, a third-year student from the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, has won the third place at the International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia (AMO).

VOV.VN - Police forces operating in Hanoi have arrested a Korean man who is wanted by Interpol for committing telecom fraud.

VOV.VN - A 49 year-old Vietnamese citizen was confirmed positive for the SARS-CoV2-virus after entering Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Health said on March 19 afternoon.

VOV.VN - Police forces in Quang Ninh province have announced the arrest of three individuals after they attempted to smuggle a newborn baby into China for the purpose of selling the child for profit.

VOV.VN - An exhibition featuring the friendship between the public security forces of both Vietnam and Laos took place on March 19 in Hanoi, with more than 300 photos and objects offering guests an insight into the 60-year development of Laotian public security forces.