First HCM City school reopens the door to pupils as COVID-19 under control

Students in Thanh An island commune of Can Gio district were permitted to go to school on October 20, becoming the first in Ho Chi Minh City to return to the classroom after a long period of studying online due to the COVID-19 fight.

Dang Khoi, a first grade pupil, wakes up at 5:30 a.m. and is eager to return to school.

Dang Khoi, a first grade pupil, wakes up at 5:30 a.m. and is eager to return to school.

His mother is happy that she will no longer sit next to the boy studying online that has wasted her time at home.

His mother is happy that she will no longer sit next to the boy studying online that has wasted her time at home.

School pupils are required to strictly follow COVID-19-guidelines before going out of their home. In the photo, a grandmother reminds her niece of the necessity of wearing a face mask and maintaining a safe distance at school.

School pupils are required to strictly follow COVID-19-guidelines before going out of their home. In the photo, a grandmother reminds her niece of the necessity of wearing a face mask and maintaining a safe distance at school.

Many first grade pupils are both nervous as they go to school for the first time.

Many first grade pupils are both nervous as they go to school for the first time.

A boy cycles to the school by himself. He has his body temperature measured and is guided to use a bottle of hand sanitizer before entering the school.

A boy cycles to the school by himself. He has his body temperature measured and is guided to use a bottle of hand sanitizer before entering the school.

As many as 107 first and second grade pupils head back to school on October 20. They are arranged in different lines to enter the school in order to avoid the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

As many as 107 first and second grade pupils head back to school on October 20. They are arranged in different lines to enter the school in order to avoid the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The Ho Chi Minh City administration has requested Can Gio district to closely follow the Health Ministry’s COVID-19 prevention and control measures, and stay ready if any positive COVID-19 cases are detected.

The Ho Chi Minh City administration has requested Can Gio district to closely follow the Health Ministry’s COVID-19 prevention and control measures, and stay ready if any positive COVID-19 cases are detected.

Pupils are set to study at the school for the whole day from October 20.

Pupils are set to study at the school for the whole day from October 20.

They are required to maintain a safe distance and wear face masks whilst staying in the classroom.

They are required to maintain a safe distance and wear face masks whilst staying in the classroom.

Both teachers and pupils are ready to enjoy a new academic year during the southern city’s ongoing COVID-19 fight.

Both teachers and pupils are ready to enjoy a new academic year during the southern city’s ongoing COVID-19 fight.
VOV

Other News

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030

To accelerate the implementation of the the Ethnic Affairs Strategy by 2030, with a vision toward 2045, the Prime Minister requested ministries, agencies and local authorities to continue thoroughly carrying out the Party and State’s policies on ethnic affairs, enhancing the effectiveness of State management and strengthening oversight of policy implementation.

Security preparations reviewed for APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc

Security preparations reviewed for APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc

The team examined the APEC 2027 Convention Centre, where main conference activities are scheduled; Sun Serenia Hospital, designated to provide healthcare and emergency medical services for delegates; provincial road DT.975, which connects Phu Quoc International Airport to the convention centre; and the area surrounding Phu Quoc International Airport.

Hanoi accelerates seven Red River bridge projects, many exceed 70% completion

Hanoi accelerates seven Red River bridge projects, many exceed 70% completion

According to the municipal Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board, the city is simultaneously implementing seven projects, namely Tu Lien, Ngoc Hoi, Tran Hung Dao, Thuong Cat, Van Phuc, Hong Ha and Me So bridges. Construction is being carried out on multiple fronts, focusing on bored piles, pile caps, piers and superstructure works.

Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Seventy-two years after the Dien Bien Phu Victory, its legacy still reverberates. The unity, self-reliance, and resilience forged in that historic triumph remain a powerful internal engine, now propelling Dien Bien toward fast and sustainable development.

Hanoi accelerates shift to green buses, targets 100% by 2030

Hanoi accelerates shift to green buses, targets 100% by 2030

In the 2027–2030 period, the city will accelerate the transition towards the complete phase-out of fossil fuel-powered buses. The share of electric and green energy-fueled buses is projected to reach 79–89% by 2029 and 100% by 2030.

36 fishermen safely rescued after boat breaks down near Truong Sa

36 fishermen safely rescued after boat breaks down near Truong Sa

At 8:00 the same day, KN475 began towing the disabled fishing boat toward Da Tay A island. The towing operation was carried out safely, and by 18:30 both the vessel and its crew had arrived at the island without incident, where repairs and additional support procedures were arranged.

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Held in response to the launch of the Vietnamese Language Day among overseas Vietnamese communities, the event aimed to enhance the quality of Vietnamese language teaching and learning in Laos while contributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Held in response to the launch of the Vietnamese Language Day among overseas Vietnamese communities, the event aimed to enhance the quality of Vietnamese language teaching and learning in Laos while contributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1

Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1

By the end of April, the number of buses using electricity and other green energy sources in the city is expected to reach 822, including 683 electric buses and 139 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, representing 42.1% of the total number of vehicles.