Ho Chi Minh City gradually reopens activities while controlling the pandemic
NDO – Ho Chi Minh City has officially reopened many economic activities from October 1 following 120 days of social distancing measures at many various levels to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preliminary guidelines on passenger transport services issued
NDO - The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has issued temporary guidelines on passenger transport by road, rail, inland waterway, sea, and air based on the risk zones, effective from October 1.
Reforms Could Ensure Higher Growth Rates as Vietnam’s Population Ages
With falling birth rates and a rising life expectancy, Vietnam’s elderly are expected to account for between 10% to just under 20% of its population by 2035.
New U.S.-funded Project to Promote Vietnam's Economic Growth through Technological Transformation
After decades as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam’s industry and services sectors are entering a new phase of growth propelled by the brain power of an expanding young workforce.
120-year-old bridge receives "new coat"
NDO - Ha Hai Railway Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Railways Corporation - VNR) started implementing repair work on Long Bien Bridge. The repair and maintenance plan of the bridge is expected to be completed in November 2021.
UN Women supports victims of gender-based violence
NDO/VNA – The UN Women Vietnam on September 30 handed over essential equipment worth VND483.4 million (US$21,200) to three Peace House Shelters in Hanoi and the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to upgrade free helpline (1900 969680) in order to improve responses to domestic and international calls and
Expense for purchase of 5 million Abdala vaccine doses approved
NDO/VNA – Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has recently signed Decision No.1644/QD-TTg dated September 30 on the expense for the purchase, transportation and delivery of 5 million doses of Abdala vaccine produced by the Cuban Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
Vietnam among most watched countries on TikTok
NDO/VNA – Vietnam ranks sixth on the list of 25 most watched countries on social media platform TikTok with 107 million views, according to a new study carried out by UK-branded clothing company Superdry by analyzing #travel and related hashtags on TikTok videos.
Nhan Dan launches daily news podcasts
NDO - Nhan Dan Newspaper has begun to offer daily news bulletins on various podcast platforms in its latest move to reach out to more audience both at home and abroad.
Health Ministry recommends not periodically testing fully vaccinated people
NDO/VNA - The Ministry of Health has recommended not conducting periodical COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated people who received the last shot at least 14 days but not more than 12 months, or former patients who have recovered from the disease within six months.
Vietnam treasures development of stable, healthy, sustainable ties with China: Minister
NDO/VNA - The Vietnamese Party, Government, and people attach great importance to the development of stable, healthy and sustainable relations with the Chinese Party, Government and people, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has said.
Vietnamese, Nigerian Vice Presidents hold phone talks
NDO/VNA – Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held phone talks with Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo on September 30 to discuss measures to promote bilateral ties.
