19:54 | 21/04/2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 21 called for drastic measures to be implemented to keep market prices in check amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, with the aim to meet the 4% inflation target this year
19:52 | 21/04/2020
Vietnam has received strong praise for its stellar efforts in bringing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic under control, with the country so far only recording 268 confirmed cases out of a population of 95.5 million, with no deaths reported.
20:31 | 20/04/2020
The country’s shrimp exports to the United States between the beginning of the year and March 15 enjoyed a surge of 16% to approximately US$93 million in comparison with last year’s corresponding period, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
20:27 | 20/04/2020
“Implementing social distancing measures doesn't mean not working. To avoid sluggishness, it is imperative to change ways of working”, said National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan at the 44th session of the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on April 20
20:22 | 20/04/2020
Analyst Carl Thayer Carl Thayer , an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales has called latest China's action in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) "provocative," "illegal" and has no basis under international law
14:57 | 19/04/2020
China has once again defied international law by recently establishing two administrative districts on Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) – the two archipelagoes that belong to Vietnam in the East Sea.
14:54 | 19/04/2020
China recently announced the establishment of two districts to govern two major groups of islands and their adjacent waters in the East Sea. The move appears to be null and void taking into consideration the fundamental principle of international law.
19:55 | 18/04/2020
Vietnam’s exports to both the United States and the European Union are expected to face a number of hurdles as a result of the negative impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
19:54 | 18/04/2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 18 attended a ceremony to launch a remote medical examination and treatment platform and Bluezone application to help the community in COVID-19 prevention and control.
19:51 | 18/04/2020
The Ministry of Health on April 18 afternoon announced that no more cases of the novel coronavirus have been detected in Vietnam since April 16 morning, thus retaining its tally at 268.
19:52 | 17/04/2020
Vietnam’s armed forces should brace themselves to endure a long battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as no one knows exactly when the disease will be eradiated, said Lieutenant General Tran Don.
19:46 | 17/04/2020
The National Public Radio (NPR) of the United States has quoted experts who believe that experience in dealing with prior pandemics, early implementation of social distancing, and firm action from political leaders have all contributed to Vietnam having so few novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases with no deaths.
19:21 | 16/04/2020
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong joined the Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam at a meeting in Hanoi on April 16 to explore ways to boost co-operation in agricultural development and the mutual trade of farm produce in the face of the growing economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic
19:17 | 16/04/2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has given consent to the export of medical masks, protective suits and medical equipment to serve epidemic prevention and control while ensuring sufficient domestic demand, including reserves
19:15 | 16/04/2020
Vietnam has followed with keen interest the developments in the East Sea following news that a group of Chinese vessels had entered Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the waters, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.