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Over 100 Vietnamese return home illegally from China

10:15 | 20/09/2020

As many as 107 Vietnamese were found illegally entering the country via northern Ha Giang province’s Meo Vac district that borders China from September 15-18,

In Photo: Vietnam's first commercial international flight in post-COVID-19 context

08:22 | 20/09/2020

The first international flight on a route from Noi Bai to Narita (Tokyo) was re-operated after a 6-month closing due to Covid-19.

Poor households in Ninh Thuan receive basic requirements for COVID-19 prevention

08:19 | 20/09/2020

This activity is part of an integrated response funded by Japan to assist Vietnamese people in COVID-19 prevention and control.

COVID-19 Updates (September 20): First regular international commercial flight took off

08:02 | 20/09/2020

After 6 months of pausing, at 6:30 am September 19, Vietnam Airlines regular international commercial flight VN310 on the Hanoi - Tokyo journey took off safely from Noi Bai airport.

Vietnam’s COVID-19 protective helmet won golden prize at int’l contest

16:43 | 19/09/2020

With great viability and usefulness in anti-nCoV protection, the “mobile protective helmet”, known as Vihlem, made by two Vietnamese students has been shortlisted into the top 10 most creative items and crowned the golden prize in the 5th International Innovation Contest (iCAN 2020).

Hanoi pedestrian street and Old Quarter resume activities after COVID-19 restriction

13:47 | 19/09/2020

After nearly one month of activities suspended to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the pedestrian street and Ta Hien street in the Old Quarter have resumed operation starting September 18. Crowds of Hanoians flocked to the area to go for a leisure walk and indulge themselves in cultural-rich activities.

Vietnam continues domestic tourism stimulus programmes

11:20 | 19/09/2020

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked relevant agencies, associations and businesses to continue rolling out programmes aiming to boost domestic tourism in the closing months of this year.

Saigon Summer Ball 2020 continues to support poor children

08:46 | 19/09/2020

More than USD 138,600 were raised by Saigon Children’s Charity ( during its famous Saigon Summer Ball held on September 12-17, its Chairman David Appleton annouced.

RoK's Foreign Minister hopes Vietnam ease entry restrictions for essential businesspeople

07:38 | 19/09/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kang Kyung-wha shared the understanding on the need to introduce a special entry procedure for businesspeople travelling between the two countries.

COVID-19 Updates (September 18): Vietnam to resume commercial flights with high level of safety

10:08 | 18/09/2020

The Prime Minister and the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control have decided to resume some commercial flights between Vietnam and six countries and territories.

People entering Vietnam required quarantine fee of a minimum of US$ 5.2 per day

07:21 | 18/09/2020

Costs set at VND80,000 (US$3.46) for food and VND40,000 (US$ 1.7) for daily necessities at concentrated quarantine facilities.

Flight tickets only sold to people bearing entry visa as Vietnam resumes int'l flights

15:04 | 17/09/2020

The Ministry of Transport instructs the Aviation Administration and the Department of Transport Health to take strict measures to control passengers on international flights entering Vietnam when inbound routes reopened.

US unveils extensive plans to provide free COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans

09:53 | 17/09/2020

The Trump administration on September 16 has announced a strategy to provide safe, effective, and free COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans as soon as possible.

US$ 133,000 to help 3,500 vulnerable people stricken by COVID-19 and drought in Vietnam

07:21 | 17/09/2020

The UN Women Vietnam, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently delivered a total grant VND 3.1 billion (USD 133,000) in cash to more than 3,500 vulnerable people from 800 households in Tran Van Thoi district, Ca Mau province.

Expats in Vietnam: Top amazing bars for foreigners to enjoy nighlife in Hanoi

07:12 | 17/09/2020

Many foreigners in Vietnam find their way to bars as a place for relax, dance and some drinks or just listen to music. Here a some bars being favoured by expats in Hanoi.

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