educations essential digital revamp

Education’s essential digital revamp

After the initial successes in online teaching and learning in the pandemic period, Vietnam’s education has laid the foundation for its digital transformation, mainly focusing on changes in structure and approaches.
resilient homes on flood plains giving hope to at risk families

Resilient homes on flood plains giving hope to at-risk families

More than 3,200 storm- and flood-resilient houses have become a safe shelter for thousands of people in five central coastal provinces in the aftermath of historic flooding due to the impact of various storms and, most recently, typhoon Molave.
mixed fortunes for vulnerable families caught up in covid 19

Mixed fortunes for vulnerable families caught up in COVID-19

For freelance workers who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, especially those from ethnic minorities and other migrant workers, the government’s social security package has helped them overcome difficult times. However many others have yet to be supported so that they, in turn, can help their families.
reinvigorating vietnams tourism

Reinvigorating Vietnam’s tourism

After controlling COVID-19 and surviving social distancing and travel restrictions, tourism enterprises all over the country yearn for a fresh breeze of good news. Ha Van Sieu, deputy director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, shared the special features of its second stimulus programme and the hopes for a revived tourism industry with Hoang Oanh.
vietnamese aviation tourism coming back to life

Vietnamese Aviation & Tourism coming back to life

At the end of last month, local airlines celebrated their comeback on the international stage by performing their first inbound flights after months of being grounded due to the pandemic. Step by step, domestic carriers and partner airlines from connected economies will now resume some of their previous routes and even reopen additional ones.
enabling livelihood changes

Enabling livelihood changes

Thanks to the support of domestic and international organisations, the local authorities, as well as encouraging family members, many ethnic minority women in the nothern mountainous regions of Vietnam have overcome the shadow of traditional gender roles to create happier lives.
greener city transport ahead

Greener city transport ahead

Sustainable and eco-friendly public transport solutions are one of the major concerns of larger cities in the world, especially in Vietnam since its urban centres have been ranked among the most polluted several times already. Amid this scenario, the promotion of buses based on natural gas and electric engines becomes more and more important.
how vietnams aviation arena is responding to restrictions

How Vietnam’s aviation arena is responding to restrictions

Amid the continuing obstacle that is the global health crisis, the movement of people and tourists has come to a near standstill, forcing airlines to open up new business models in order to maintain operations.
lifting the weight off quarantine facilities

Lifting the weight off quarantine facilities

While accepting the new normal with the virus, the Vietnamese government has decided to ease the burden on state-run facilities and implement a mandatory quarantine fee for those who wish to enter the country.
exhausted finances put hotels on sale

Exhausted finances put hotels on sale

After a brief recovery before the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Danang, the tourism and hotel industry has faced yet another grim time, leading to new discounts at hotels that dare to stay open and massive selloffs of those that cannot bear the revenue losses.
support for workers abroad affected by covid 19

Support for workers abroad affected by COVID-19

Dang Sy Dung, deputy director of the Department of Overseas Labour (DoLAB) under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA), shared with VIR’s Hoang Oanh solutions to support Vietnamese workers abroad that are affected by COVID-19 and its significant impact on foreign labour markets.
freelancers face threat of losing source of income

Freelancers face threat of losing source of income

Without labour contracts and unemployment insurance, thousands of freelance workers are struggling to make ends meet, with many small companies having to return store space due to sluggish business.
local health sectors successes pave the way for medical tourism

Local Health sector’s successes pave the way for medical tourism

During the ongoing health crisis, Vietnam has been proving its medical capabilities to the international community, achieving remarkable successes in protecting in saving people’s lives. Bolstered by these achievements, the country’s healthcare market could become the next attraction for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese to visit the country after the pandemic and enjoy medical treatments along with a holiday.
hotels repurposed as quarantine places for foreign experts

Hotels repurposed as quarantine places for foreign experts 

Last month, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee proposed to the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security to consider and support the entry of 437 foreigners from 100 agencies, organisations, and businesses to work in Ho Chi Minh City. Among them were 16 investors, 304 technical experts, 37 skilled workers, 51 business managers, and 29 relatives of the above.
vietnam preparing international labour resources

Vietnam preparing international labour resources

Vietnam’s labour sector is strongly integrating globally. Director general of the General Directorate of Vocational Education and Training Truong Anh Dung talked with VIR’s Hoang Oanh on plans to renovate training and improve the quality of human resources to meet rising demands.