Hang, a witness to the couple’s decade-long struggle to build back after the accident, said the disturbing memory of her sister in the hospital still sends chills down her spine. … [Read more...] about Vietnam couple who survived devastating crash together proves power of love
Sister 40 years of photos
Universities offer free online courses for everyone
Trương Tiến Tùng, rector of Hà Nội Open University, said: “We will continue to co-operate with other universities toward the goal of developing an open educational ecosystem contributing to Việt Nam’s learning society.” … [Read more...] about Universities offer free online courses for everyone
Committee orders tightened border control to prevent illegal entry
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has ordered the tightening of border control to prevent any illegal entry. Representatives from the Ministries of Health, National Defence, and Public Security told a meeting of the committee in Hanoi on January 21 that the repatriation of overseas Vietnamese should be based on assessment of domestic quarantine capacity, especially given the appearance of new coronavirus variants. Vietnamese abroad should be encouraged to follow COVID-19 prevention and control regulations in their host countries, they said, stressing the need to ensure absolute safety on repatriation flights. Regarding vaccine research, production, and distribution, the Ministry of Health will actively partner with other ministries and agencies to complete relevant mechanisms and push ahead with vaccine trials. The Ministries of Education and Training, Industry and Trade, and Transport were asked to report on COVID-19 prevention … [Read more...] about Committee orders tightened border control to prevent illegal entry
EVNGENCO 2 to sell over 581 million shares through IPO
It saw the participation of representatives from the Government Office, ministries, the State Securities Commission, the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City stock exchanges, Vietnam Electricity, economists, energy experts, representatives of auditing and securities companies, and potential investors. … [Read more...] about EVNGENCO 2 to sell over 581 million shares through IPO
Public investment will focus on key projects: Minister
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Public investment will focus on key national projects with important roles in enhancing regional links and creating new drivers and room for economic growth, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said. Last year saw the highest public investment disbursement rate in 2016-2020 as the Government identified public investment as a major driver for growth in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Planning and Investment estimated the public investment disbursement rate would reach more than 90 percent of the plan as of the end January 31 (the deadline for disbursement of 2020 public investment), compared to 73.3 percent of 2017, 66.8 percent of 2018 and 67.46 percent of 2019. There were 17 ministries, central-level agencies and 17 localities with disbursement rates of more than 80 percent as of December 31, 2020. However, 13 ministries and central-level agencies and five localities had disbursement rates below 60 percent. … [Read more...] about Public investment will focus on key projects: Minister