Passengers pick up their luggage at Noi Bai aiport's international terminal. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnamese Government has agreed to reinstatepre-pandemic entry and exit procedures for foreigners and Vietnamese livingoverseas from March 15.
In a notice,Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh said the procedures would beresumed to the level before COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in early2020, based on the Law on Entry into, Exit from, Transit through, and Residencein Vietnam.
The Deputy PMalso asked the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs andother related agencies to implement the government's Resolution No.32/NQ-CP (issued earliertoday) on visa exemption for citizens from 13 countries, namely Germany,France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Russia, Japan, the Republicof Korea, Norway, Finland, Belarus, and Sweden.
The Ministryof Foreign Affairs shall assume the prime responsibility for and coordinatewith ministries and agencies in formulating immigration policies with partnerswithin the framework of bilateral and multilateral relations.
It will alsocontinue to negotiate with other countries on the recognition of each other’sCOVID-19 vaccine passports, facilitating Vietnamesecitizens travelling abroad; promote guidelines for theapplication of vaccine passports by foreigners in Vietnam; and notify relevantcountries/territories about the change in Vietnam’s immigration policy.
The Ministryof Health shall provide guidance on medical conditions for people entering thecountry in accordance with the new situation.
The Ministryof Public Security will strengthen the residence management for foreignersentering according to regulations and pandemic prevention and control measures.
It is expectedthat further details on the resumption of procedures will be made availablesoon, as today marks the date Vietnam fully reopens international tourism./.
The Immigration Department of Vietnam has announced new policies on easing entry procedures for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese (OVs) as well as their family members with valid visas or visa exemptions.
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Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
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Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
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In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
Passengers pick up their luggage at Noi Bai aiport's international terminal. (Photo: VNA) 
