Tag: COVID-9 pandemic
Australia expects for comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam
VOV.VN - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison showed his wish to upgrade the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership during an online talk with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on May 25.
Car sales go online amid pandemic
Car companies are offering new door-to-door services and digitised shopping experiences to boost consumption amid the latest outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam.
VND100 million prize for each semi-final Miss Earth contestant
VOV.VN - Each participant of the Miss Earth Vietnam 2021 pageant who makes it to the semi-final round will receive prize money of VND100 million following a decision taken by organisers, making it one the most unique aspects of any local beauty contest.
Binh Duong’s per capita income highest in Vietnam
The southern province of Binh Duong surpassed Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to top Vietnam's per capita monthly income in 2020, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has said.
Hanoi business outlets hit hard by latest COVID-19 restrictions
VOV.VN - Following the recently-reported COVID-19 cases within the local community, Hanoi authorities have ordered a temporary closure of business outlets and eateries until further notice, with this move having a negative influence on numerous traders throughout the capital.
Wine, beer consumption up despite pandemic
A Vietnamese person consumed an average of 1.3 liters of wine and beer per month in 2020, higher than the 0.9 liter in 2018, despite the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the General Statistics Office.
PM suggests forming COVID-19 vaccine fund
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 24 suggested establishing a COVID-19 vaccine fund to mobilise resources for the country’s vaccine strategy.
Transport sector faces numerous difficulties due to COVID-19
Bus companies, railway and airline firms have been struggling to survive amid the impacts of COVID-19 for a year and a half.
Kim Duyen to vie for Miss Universe 2021 crown
VOV.VN - Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen is due to be the next contestant to represent Vietnam at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant scheduled to take place in Costa Rica this December.
International media spotlight Vietnam’s general elections
Foreign news agencies and media outlets on May 23 ran articles highlighting Vietnam’s elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term, which were declared to be a success despite complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
