Janet Dang
Bachelor degree in International Communication in Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Young writer with concern for foreign and national affairs
Having passion for media and contribution to human development.
Young writer with concern for foreign and national affairs
Having passion for media and contribution to human development.
For Janet Dang's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai released after 2 days on bail
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul, was free on bail Wednesday and received a hero's welcome upon his return to his paper, Apple Daily.
13/08/2020 07:35

The happiness of recovered COVID-19 patients as donating blood plasma
"I am happy to do this" shared Ms. Kelly Michelle Koch (The 83), who had recovered from Covid-19, during a blood donation registration session at the Central Hospital for Tropical Disease on the morning of August 12, according to VOV.
12/08/2020 23:15

Covid-19 in Vietnan: Creative way to relieve ear ache from extensive facemask wearing
Acknowledging such challenges that Vietnamese medics are facing, a volunteer "Knitting team" has been found manually crocheting "ear guards" or "fake ears" made by wool to present the frontline doctors and medical staff in Danang city.
11/08/2020 15:43

China imposes sanctions on 11 US officials over Hong Kong related tensions
China imposed sanctions on Rubio, Cruz, and other US citizens including legislators on Monday over the US's moves towards Hong Kong.
11/08/2020 07:58

Vietnamese Banh Mi hits 7-Eleven's shelves now in Japan
Vietnamese iconic Banh My is now sold in a chain of convenience stores in Japan, costing US$ 3.38 per loaf, an affordable price for a foreign cuisine in Japan.
11/08/2020 07:45

Top Vietnam's destinations win Travelers’ Choice Awards 2020 of TripAdvisor
Hoi An, Da Nang, Phu Quoc,.. have been recently named in high rankings voted by travelers in the US online booking website TripAdvisor. The awards range from different criteria and categories.
11/08/2020 07:17

Danang C Hospital reopened after two weeks of lockdown
At 0.00 August 8, C Hospital in Danang city ended 2 weeks of lockdown after the hospital is said to be clear of infection. The hospital now has been reopened to the public.
09/08/2020 13:58

WHO warned the risk of "vaccine nationalism"
The World Health Organization has opposed to “vaccine nationalism”, warning the status quo of rich countries to grab the treatments by themselves.
08/08/2020 07:33

Asian rice market: Vietnam pushes the peak of export price
According to Reuters, the Asian rice market this week witnessed some fluctuation. Decreased Vietnam rice supplies led to the rise of export price to a near two-month peak this week.
07/08/2020 14:42

Vingroup reports a 60% drop in earnings after relinquishing control of major retail chain
Billionaire-led Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup's profit after taxes came in at $58.3 million in the first half of the year, dropping 60% after the retail chain focused more on its motor vehicle and smartphone businesses.
05/08/2020 16:26

Chinese media decries US's forced buy TikTok "theft"
Chinese media responded fiercely against the US move to ban TikTok and called this as a robbery.
05/08/2020 11:18

Deadly explosion in Beirut shocks the world, Trump said it “looks like a terrible attack”
A large blast rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday at 6:07 p.m. after a major fire broke out near the city's port, killing at least 78 people and injuring more than 4,000 others
05/08/2020 09:57

98 Indians died after drinking bootleg alcohol
August 2, the number of Indians died of bootleg alcohol at Punjab, Northern India, has risen to 98.
04/08/2020 07:26

Transparent face masks become hot trend
Due to COVID-19, masks become a must for people in public, and a transparent one has turned to a hot and fashinable trend.
04/08/2020 07:21

TikTok is unlikely to survie in the US
After President Donald Trump's statement on Friday to ban TikTok in the United States, ByteDance, the popular short-video app's owner, offered to sell its operation.
03/08/2020 14:26

Water lilies in Vietnam's Southwest pose a tranquil painting of nature
The scenes of women collecting and washing water lilies in the riverside along the Southwest area of Vietnam captured by Pham Huy Trung were depicted as beautiful as a painting of nature.
03/08/2020 11:01

EVFTA - a significant boost to Vietnam's economy 2
The EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which officially entered into force starting from August 1 is expected to be a significant impetus for Vietnam's exports to the EU, the second-largest import market in the world.
02/08/2020 08:53

Top Vietnam attractions become deserted due to COVID-19 outbreak
After Danang witnesses COVID-19 emerges again, a number of famous attractions have implemented cut-down tourists' plans.
01/08/2020 19:00

Gold Price Today August 1: continues to ascend after minor drop
Today on 1/8, gold prices in Asian market reversed to go up in the last trading session of July, recording the best month of increase in more than 8 years.
01/08/2020 09:18

Vietnam records three COVID -19 related deaths, both due to multiple comorbidities
Vietnam's second and third COVID-19 related death cases were recorded due to serious diseases. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City implement urgent measurement.
01/08/2020 09:01