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Check out our writings in The Hanoi Times' Words on the Street column to discover what's brewing around the Vietnamese capital's tea tables.
12:27, 2024/09/07
Hanoi schools closed due to super typhoon Yagi
All students are advised to stay indoors this Saturday due to the large radius of the super typhoon's path.
22:18, 2024/08/28
Hanoi leads the country in student number
The number of school-age children in the capital city is growing faster and faster.
18:12, 2024/08/27
Local authorities seek better management of school buses
Riding the school bus to class is a convenient option for many families, but there are risks associated with this service that officials are addressing.
15:47, 2022/02/21
Vietnam’s health ministry lowers Covid-19 test prices amid high demand
Imposing the price cap on test kits is necessary in the context of soaring infections across Vietnam.
21:11, 2022/02/18
Vietnam gives nod to first Covid-19 treatment drug Molnupiravir
Molnupiravir drug helps reduce viral load in the early stages of Covid-19, reducing risks of severe symptoms and deaths.
17:55, 2022/02/16
The US helps Vietnam close tuberculosis detection and treatment gaps
The donation, including drugs to treat 15,000 patients with latent tuberculosis infection for three months, will be distributed nationwide.
12:06, 2022/02/14
Danang City reopens almost in-person classes
The city will tighten regulations to ensure a safe resumption of in-person schooling for their teachers and students.
20:15, 2022/02/10
Over 60% of Vietnamese parents give consent to Covid-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11: MoH’s survey
Vaccination for children aged 5-11 years would be on a recommendation basis and safety would be the highest priority.
14:42, 2022/02/04
Vietnamese students nationwide to return to school from February 7-14
The return of students to school is completely grounded and possible, based on high vaccination rates and the low number of severe cases and low mortality.
22:11, 2022/01/31
Languages – gate to explore culture and bind nations: Vietnamese scholars
Vietnamese scholars believe that language largely contributes to the bilateral relations and remind them of the days they were soaked into the culture that nurtures such a mother tongue.
21:55, 2022/01/27
Vietnamese President appreciates Japan’s hospital project acceleration
Vietnam needs more hospitals to provide local citizens with health check-ups and treatment.
16:19, 2022/01/27
HCMC keeps Covid-19 vaccine rollout during Tet holiday
The southern metropolis has set the target to achieve full vaccine coverage by the end of February.
11:25, 2022/01/25
Hanoi to resume face-to-face classes for 7th-12th graders from February 8
Schools are requested to enforce pandemic prevention and control measures in line with guidelines given by the Government and ministries.
18:12, 2022/01/22
Chargé d’Affaires of the US Mission congratulates Vietnamese students at English speaking contest
The contestants are all young leaders who will contribute to local communities and strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Vietnam.
09:05, 2022/01/21
PM urges faster Covid-19 spring vaccination campaign
The spring vaccination campaign will be implemented from February 1 to 28 with a view to significantly increasing the Covid-19 vaccination rate.
10:47, 2022/01/20
Face-to-face schooling resumption urged in the new normal
Face-to-face schooling closure has badly affected students' thought and psychology.
18:57, 2022/01/19
Vietnam confirms first community cases of Omicron
The Omicron patients are now being quarantined and in stable health condition.
08:50, 2022/01/18
Health departments asked to ensure medicine supply during Tet
Hospitals and disease control centers are tasked with building their own plans to stock up medicines.
16:07, 2022/01/14
Hanoi praises outstanding students at international contests
On this occasion, Hanoi’s education sector presented certificates of merit to 19 students, 12 officials, and teachers.
20:16, 2022/01/12
PM urges acceleration of Covid-19 vaccination rollout amid Omicron fears
The vaccination campaign for children would be prioritized in areas with persistent outbreaks, undergoing social distancing with high population density or high infection risks.
15:07, 2022/01/08
Three drugs with molnupiravir are licensed to treat Covid-19 patients
Molnupiravir has been used globally to treat mild and asymptomatic Covid-19 patients.
21:00, 2022/01/07
Vietnam’s localities asked to keep Omicron out
Localities need to step up communication work to raise the public awareness of Omicron variant.
12:47, 2022/01/04
HCMC schools welcome back around 680,000 students
HCMC has vaccinated more than 709,000 children aged 12-17 with at least one dose and covered 85.5% of them with the second dose.