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.
Vietnam, Serbia hold online political consultation
NDO/VNA - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung on September 30 held a virtual political consultation with Serbian Acting Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Cooperation Vladimir Maric to discuss bilateral relations and international issues of common concern.
Ho Chi Minh City to reopen partly starting from October
NDO - The Ho Chi Minh City government has permitted the reopening of many economic and social activities starting from October 1 after months of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
HSBC and Temasek Launch Partnership to Catalyse Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Asia
HSBC and Temasek will invest up to a combined US$150 million of equity to fund loans, working alongside the platform’s strategic partners in the initial phase.
Five localities tasked with building Belt Road No.4 around Ho Chi Minh City
NDO/VNA - The Prime Minister has agreed on the Transport Ministry’s proposal on assigning five localities to carry out projects of Belt Road No.4 of Ho Chi Minh City.
