Việt Nam reported 8,431 new COVID-19 infections in 56 provinces and cities on Tuesday, an increase of 1,014 cases compared to the previous day.

A new medical quarantine process at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has helped ease congestion amid the rising number of passengers in recent days.

The 6th national congress of the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (ASVHO), for the 2022 - 2027 tenure, wrapped up on April 26.

Vietnam has made remarkable progress in poverty reduction in the 2010 – 2020 period, with the rate of poverty declining to only 5 percent from 16.8 percent, according to the World Bank (WB).

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has urged the Ministry of Health to promulgate detailed guidance on medical conditions related to COVID-19 prevention and control for foreigners to enter Vietnam within April 26.

A survey of nearly 7,800 students, aged 13 to 17 in 81 schools across Vietnam, revealed that 13 percent of them felt lonely most or all the time.

Two 12-storey dormitories for factory workers are under development in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, capable of accommodating more than 1,000 people.

A flagpole was officially inaugurated on April 20 at the memorial site of late President Ho Chi Minh in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Co To island district.

The Minister of Health has urged localities and organisations to speed up administration of the third dose of COVID-19 vaccines to all adults. 

Inspired by the annual event 'Earth Hour', an event called 'Book Hour' has been designed to encourage the habit of reading.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang plans to take comprehensive steps including research, evaluation and application of advanced technologies to develop its own rice brand.

Vietnam has set a goal of achieving an average export growth rate of 6-7 percent in the 2021-30 period, following the Government's import and export strategy.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong highly valued the recent progress in the Vietnam - US relations while receiving new US Ambassador Marc E. Knapper in Hanoi on April 25.

Recently, members of Khánh Hoà Pick-up Truck Club have made trips to help the province's disadvantaged during the pandemic, as well as building playgrounds for children in remote areas.

More than 36,500 new jobs were created in Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter, 1,800 more than the same period last year, according to the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

More than 36,500 new jobs were created in HCM City in the first quarter, 1,800 more than the same period last year, according to the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

'Book Hour' was designed to encourage the habit of reading in the community.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on April 25 chaired a meeting with some ministries and sectors to address problems related to medical equipment import and e-health declaration upon arrival.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ will open its first pedestrian street, Ninh Kiều, on April 30, the 47th National Reunification Day.