Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) held a workshop in Hanoi on May 17 to celebrate the 130th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). President Ho Chi Minh (VNA File Photo) Chairman of the VGCL Nguyen Dinh Khang said the late President is a great leader of the working class and...

Ho Chi Minh City (VNS/VNA) — Several universities in Ho Chi Minh City will launch dual-degree training programmes in the 2020-2021 academic year in an aim to offer more diverse choices for students. Students at Hong Bang International University. (Photo courtesy of the university) Students at member universities under the Vietnam National University-HCM City will be able to study...

Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 200 Vietnamese citizens who were in disadvantaged situations amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, were repatriated on May 14 in accordance with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s direction. Vietnamese expatriates in Philippines return home (Photo: VNA) Authorised agencies of the two countries, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Philippines and Bamboo Airway coordinated to arrange...

Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has transferred to the Vietnam Bank for Social Policy (VBSP) the full 16 trillion VND (680.4 million USD) in cash to be allocated to help struggling employers and their employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A transaction office of the Bank for Social Policy in Thanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) SBV...

Soc Trang (VNA) - Five crew members of the Indonesian vessel Jagal Raya, which sank in waters off the coast of the Mekong Delta’s Soc Trang province, were transferred to the Vietnam Ocean Shipping Agency’s branch in Can Tho (VOSA Can Tho) on May 14 for repatriation. Five crew members of the Indonesian vessel Jagal Raya were transferred...

Hanoi (VNA) – A flight carrying more than 270 Vietnamese citizens home from Malaysia landed at the Da Nang International Airport on May 10. Vietnamese citizens on Vietnam Airlines' flight (Photo: VNA) The flight was jointly organised by Vietnam’s competent agencies, the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. The passengers included those under 18...

Binh Thuan (VNA) - Owner of Vietnamese fishing vessel BTh 89719 Vo Dinh Phuong in the south central coastal province of Binh Thuan said on May 10 that he received a 45,000 USD compensation from the owner of the Philippines-flagged freighter WHITE TO MONY. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Phuong’s ship was hit on May 1 and his vessel sank...

Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Buddhist Shangha (VBS) held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 7 marking Buddha’s 2564th birthday. At the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was aired on An Vien Television, VTVCab, and social media to help Buddhists nationwide also celebrate. Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice Chairman of the VBS Executive...

Hanoi (VNA) - Domestic passenger transportation services will resume from 0:00 on May 8 to meet people's traveling demand as the COVID-19 epidemic is under control in Vietnam, said the Ministry of Transport. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) The ministry asked the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Vietnam Railway...

Hanoi (VNA) – The Chinese Embassy in Vietnam held a press teleconference in Hanoi on May 7 to discuss bilateral ties and international cooperation in the fight against COVID-19. At the Tan Thanh border gate (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the event, Minister-Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam Yin Haihong said 2020 is a special year in bilateral relations...