Words on the Street: Vietnam's E-Cigarette ban sparks debate
Welcome back to Words on the Street, where we explore the stories that influence discussions and spark arguments on Hanoi's bustling streets.
10:53, 2024/12/09
Hanoi to ensure medicine supply during Tet holiday
Plans are being drawn up to stockpile medicines in hospitals and a disease control center in Hanoi.
21:58, 2024/11/13
Hanoi's journey to becoming a global learning city
Hanoi has the largest education network in the country, with 2,913 schools, 2.3 million students, and nearly 130,000 teachers
22:39, 2024/10/25
Hanoi 10th graders win Asia's largest business simulation competition
The success is a testament to the strength and determination of Hanoi's students in international competition.
11:18, 2022/03/31
Higher proficiency of English attracts more investment, tourism dollars: US Ambassador
English teaching will be enhanced in Vietnam as the country will soon welcome US Peace Corps volunteers for the first time ever.
18:14, 2022/03/22
Hanoi opens first breast milk bank to help at-risk infants
According to studies, breast milk is the most important measure to reduce mortality among kids.
21:31, 2022/03/17
Vietnam, Italy enhance education cooperation
Vietnam and Italy have been strengthening cooperation in education, language development, and providing scholarships.
15:07, 2022/03/17
Chairmanship of ASEAN Education turned over to Vietnam
Vietnam says it will successfully perform its role to build a more resilient education system in the region.
17:12, 2022/03/15
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam to be exempted from isolation
The Health Ministry’s proposal comes at the request of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam to ease requirements for tourists in the new normal.
18:19, 2022/03/14
Vietnam sets target to complete administering booster shots in March
Vaccines are still effective in reducing severity, mortality and hospitalization, even with the Omicron strain.
14:40, 2022/03/12
UNFPA helps Vietnam secure middle-income status
The five-year program helped Vietnam secure middle-income country status.
20:14, 2022/03/08
KOICA gifts 9.45 million syringes to Vietnam for Covid-19 prevention
The syringes are to help Vietnam fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
20:09, 2022/03/06
MoH proposes asymptomatic Covid-19 patients go to work
Asymptomatic Covid-19 people in self-isolation period can voluntarily go to work if they strictly follow the regulations of the health sector.
13:09, 2022/03/03
Pfizer vaccine doses for children aged 5-11 to arrive in Vietnam this month
Children aged 5-11 would be administered with a 0.2ml (10 mcg) of Pfizer each dose.
15:00, 2022/02/28
PM expresses appreciation to health workers’ dedication to public health
Vietnamese health workers have shown their spirit of pure solidarity, deep love for patients.
16:01, 2022/02/24
Benefits of kid inoculating outweigh risks: Experts
Being vaccinated will help to minimize disruption to kids' education, routines, and other things that are important to their wellbeing.
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.