Hanoi Truck Driver Saves Toddler Falling From 12th Floor of Apartment Building
The incredible story serves to remind us that the bravest superheroes are the ones that we encounter in everyday life.
Hanoi Requires All Local English Teachers to Take IELTS
In an attempt to standardize the quality of local English teachers' linguistic qualifications, Hanoi's Department of Education and Training is requiring that they take IELTS tests.
The Week in Focus: Social Distancing Regulations Eased Off
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Inside Hanoi's 'Zero Dong' Supermarket for People Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic
In Hanoi, the Hanh Phuc (Happiness) grocery store gives essentials to locals in need for free.
Hanoi Announces Heavy Fines for Social Distancing Violations
Though identification of new Covid-19 cases has slowed in recent days, Hanoi authorities are taking steps to halt the threat of community spread by implementing a series of new penalties for those ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Coronavirus Update: 121 Confirmed Cases, Including 3 Medical Staff; 3 More Recoveries
Over the weekend, Vietnam's Covid-19 case total surged past 100, while foreigners were banned from entering the country.
The Week in Focus: A Rise in Covid-19 Cases, International Travel Restrictions and Wildlife Trade Ban
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Vietnam Stops Issuing Visas to Any National From Any Country in the World
We are living in extraordinary times. To deal with the threat of the coronavirus, Vietnam has issued a 30-day ban on issuing visas to any national from any country in the world.
Magnitude-5.0 Earthquake Shakes Northern Vietnam This Morning. Did You Feel It?
Hanoians felt tremors in the capital just after 8am this morning, only four days after the last earthquake to affect the city.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Metro Section to Suffer 12-Year Delay, Cost $690m More
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From 2021, Vietnam Will Increase Workers’ Retirement Age
The current retirement age for female and male workers is 55 and 60, respectively.
Morning Stories Roundup: Visa Exemptions Set to Expire for Seven Major Tourism Markets
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Tremors Felt in Hanoi After Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Laos, Thailand
Hanoians experienced a rare shock this morning after an earthquake in Laos and Thailand was felt by some in the capital.
New Wastewater Discharge Fee Proposed for Hanoi Residents
If approved, the fee will be implemented in 12 of the capital's 27 districts.
Vietnam Among Top 20 Countries With Highest Salary Growth: Survey
The survey was conducted by ECA International, a London-based company that sells marketing information.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam's Draw Against Thailand is Half Success, Says Coach
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam to Tackle Spam Texts, Calls, Emails with New Draft Decree
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Staff Leave First Hanoi Metro Line in Droves
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Flights From Southern Vietnam, China Expected at Officially Approved Sapa Airport
It will be Vietnam's 23rd airport and based in a region already struggling with overtourism.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Beats UAE 1-0 in World Cup Qualifier
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Morning Stories Roundup: Zalo Domain Suspended for Unauthorized Social Network Function
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Passenger Car Import Surges 150% Between January and October
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Storm Nakri Brings Prolonged Downpours, Cancelled Flights and Blackouts
Tropical Depression Nakri hit coastal regions in south-central Vietnam on Sunday night, bringing blackouts, toppled trees and torrential rains.
EF Ranks Vietnam's English Proficiency 52nd Out of 100 in 2019
EF's English Proficiency Index reports that between 2011 and 2014, Vietnamese English skills improved from 'very low' to 'low,' and then reached 'moderate' proficiency in 2015, a level it held until t...
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi's Long Bien Bridge Replaces Train Street as Selfie Hotspot
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Storm Nakri, This Year's Strongest Yet, Will Hit Central Vietnam This Weekend
The storm is strengthening at a worrying rate, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Company Fires Director Responsible for Hanoi Water Crisis
The aftermath of the Hanoi water crisis lingers on.
Vietnam to Introduce Statistics, Probability in 2nd Grade in New Syllabus
Under the current curriculum, statistics are introduced in fourth grade, while probability is only taught in 11th grade.