VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 26
Vietnam has completed the review under the third UPR cycle and is actively implementing recommendations that Vietnam accepts, she noted. The event took place virtually with a focus on the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting economic recovery. A safety tour with a combination of automatic audio guides and traditional sightseeing has been launched recently at the Vietnam National Museum of History. In particular, visitors can also admire and learn about three among many rare and precious treasures only at the Vietnam National Museum of History. They are also on YouTube as Kiều and her crew can attract more fans this way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 26, 2021 04:22 UTC
Vietnam on track to achieve 600 billion USD in foreign trade: MoIT
(Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The goal of 600 billion USD in foreign trade is likely to be realised by the end of the year because by October 15, the national import-export turnover had exceeded 510 billion USD, according to Agency of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). The country’s import-export turnover hit more than 26 billion USD in the first half of October, including 13.16 billion USD from exports. Four groups of commodities with an export turnover of 1 billion USD upwards were phones and components; computers, electronic products and components; machinery and equipment; and garments. Vietnam earned 254 billion USD from exports and spent 256.45 billion USD on imports, resulting in a trade deficit of 2.45 billion USD by October 15. With the current trade growth rate, the import-export turnover for the whole year is expected to exceed 600 billion USD, it said.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 23, 2021 16:59 UTC
White-blouse female soldiers on the frontlines of COVID-19 fight
Overcoming all obstacles, their sense of responsibility and medical ethics have helped them continue the fight over the course of many sleepless nights. This time, many medical workers lived far from their family and were quarantined from society. Many female staff worked on the frontlines even though their children and parents also needed their care. Van and Bich are just two of many female medical workers from the Hue Central Hospital who accepted the grave danger to help people during the pandemic. With ethics and a sense of responsibility, medical workers will do their utmost in the fight against COVID-19./.
Source:Viet Nam News
October 23, 2021 11:48 UTC
Vietnam News Agency correspondents active in pandemic's charity work
Immediately, she contacted High Quality Vietnamese Goods Association for help.Essential goods were transported to the hospital. The meal was delivered on time to doctors but they had no time to eat.When doctors finished their shift, the food could no longer be eaten.“I cried seeing the lunch box," Tuyet said. "I thought I thought that if I didn't do anything, I would feel guilty. I asked a female chef I know who is working at a five-star hotel if there is any way to preserve the food longer. All of them feel happy to help disadvantaged people./.
Source:Viet Nam News
September 16, 2021 04:30 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 15
The department has petitioned the city People’s Committee to provide another 200,000 packs, he added. “When new COVID-19 patients are found, they are provided with medicines and told what they need to do. Tran Viet Cuong, chairman of Can Tho City People’s Committee, said that concerned agencies have been instructed to deal with violations. He was also one of the first generals in the Vietnam People’s Army. Hoan My Covid-19 Treatment Hospital has tried to maintain the offer of treatment to about 150 Covid-19 patients for over the last one month.
Source:Viet Nam News
September 15, 2021 02:39 UTC
Vietnam News Agency – Flow of mainstream news that never stops
Hanoi (VNA) - Over the course of its 76 years, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reporters and editors have immersed themselves in every change of the nation. Source: VNAJoining the national protection, construction and development causes is a vivid illustration for the VNA staff’s responsibility for the Party and State. They feel a glow of pride when providing the flow of mainstream news for the public. Regardless of grave dangers, they have come to the epicentres to deliver latest news to the readers, helping the flow of mainstream news never cease.“Many VNA reporters have volunteered to cover news at COVID-19 hotspots in Vietnam and foreign countries. It is currently a partner of more than 40 news and press agencies around the world./.
Source:Viet Nam News
September 15, 2021 00:59 UTC
Young Vietnamese man travels to 30 countries, 150 cities
By the time he turned 27, Phan Thanh Quoc had visited 30 countries and 150 cities. The young man who has a passion for travel visited 50 cities and provinces in Vietnam when he was a university student. While traveling, Quoc continues to work as a software developer, and writes a travel blog, which has attracted 65,000 followers. Luckily, Quoc met two Egyptian musicians who helped negotiate the fare with the driver and took Quoc back to the city. Proud of being VietnameseHaving been to 30 countries, Quoc realized that there are few places that have the special natural beauty of Vietnam.
Source:VietNamNet News
September 11, 2021 23:03 UTC
VN Olympic Vice President Giang dies, aged 75
Vietnam Olympic Committee Vice President Hoang Vinh Giang died on Saturday. Vietnam Olympic Committee’s Vice President Hoang Vinh Giang diedat the age of 75 in Hanoi on September 11. Giang, General Secretary of the Vietnam Olympic Committee in 2006, was awarded Labour Hero in Renewal Period for his contributions to national sport. Before his death, he was President of Vietnam Traditional Martial Arts, Vice President of ASEAN Sport Federation. Just a few days before his death, Giang was preparing for a meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia on September 13.
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September 11, 2021 20:37 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 11
She said she hopes the two sides will effectively implement the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and soon implement the Vietnam - EU Investment Agreement (EVIPA), creating fresh impetus to the strategic relationship and economic cooperation between Vietnam and the EU as well as between Vietnam and the Netherlands. Along with its commitment to deliver 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Vietnam this year, Australia has also pledged to provide AUD40 million to help Vietnam access vaccines over three years. Earlier, Poland decided to donate 500,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and medical equipment worth US$4 million to Vietnam. Last month, Vietnam negotiated with the Russian partner to purchase 20 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine. It will also boost communication campaigns to popularize its twin messages of ‘Vietnamese People Travel in Vietnam’ and ‘Vietnam – A Safe and Attractive Destination’.
Source:VietNamNet News
September 11, 2021 09:56 UTC
Vietnam prepares to welcome international visitors at selected destinations
It will create favourable conditions for domestic and international tourists who have valid vaccination travel certificates. Phú Quốc in Kiên Giang Province will be the first locality to welcome international visitors in October, followed by Hạ Long in Quảng Ninh Province, Hội An in Quảng Nam Province, Nha Trang in Khánh Hoà Province and Đà Lạt in Lâm Đồng Province. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had previously instructed authorities to pilot Phú Quốc as a safe destination for international tourists. Chairman of the VNAT Nguyễn Trùng Khánh said the pilot plan to welcome international tourists to Phú Quốc had been sent to relevant ministries and agencies for comments. Accordingly, Phú Quốc will experimentally open to receive foreign visitors for a period of six months, expected from October 2021.
Source:VietNamNet News
September 10, 2021 23:26 UTC
All-round report on Vietnam’s startup ecosystem to be unveiled
The Vietnam Open Innovation Landscape Report 2021, the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the local startup and innovation ecosystem so far, is set to be released in December. BambuUP General Director Nguyen Huong Quynh said the report aims to give an all-round panorama of the open startup and innovation ecosystem in Vietnam, update and analyse global and domestic innovation trends, assess the role of Vietnam’s startup ecosystem in the world, and create a diverse and up-to-date database. It will also help the Government and policymakers to map out long-term development orientations for the open startup and innovation ecosystem, Quynh said. Vietnam will emerge in 2022 as the third-largest startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia along with Singapore and Indonesia, according to the Southeast Asia Startup Ecosystem 2.0 report report by Golden Gate Ventures. Source: VNAVietnam expected to be third largest start-up ecosystem in SEA in 2022 Vietnam will emerge as the third largest start-up ecosystem in Southeast Asia next year, according to “The Southeast Asia Ecosystem 2.0”, a new report by venture capital (VC) firm Golden Gate Ventures.
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September 06, 2021 09:58 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 6
Winners of video-making contest “Vietnam in my mind” honouredThe Association of Vietnamese Communities in the Republic of Korea (AVCK) announced winners of a video-making contest named “Vietnam trong toi” (Vietnam in my mind) in a virtual event livestreamed last weekend. HCMC needs to gradually reopen amid Covid-19 pandemic with strict managementHCMC is seeking measures for the economic activities amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The platform was jointly developed by the General Department of Vocational Training under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam and Microsoft Vietnam. Those assessed as in a high-risk group must stop working, and stop contact with patients and other health workers immediately. Medical facilities have been asked to maintain suitable working schedules based on health workers’ health conditions.
Source:VietNamNet News
September 06, 2021 08:03 UTC
Football betting in Vietnam to extend to more international tournaments
The Ministry of Finance is revising a Government decree that allows Vietnamese football fans to bet on many international tournaments as opposed to just FIFA run matches. Football betting in Vietnam will extend to many international tournament worldwide. Under the draft decree, football betting can extend to 27 international tournaments, including the qualifying and final rounds of the FIFA World Cup (for both men and women), UEFA Euro, UEFA Champions League, AFC Champions League, AFC Cup, and Copa America. Regarding betting methods, the Ministry of Finance allows bettors to place their bets via the internet instead of phones and other terminal devices. Source: VOVBetting online is easy While legal football betting businesses remain "immovable", illegal betting sites have been bustling.
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September 06, 2021 02:48 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 29
HCM City's home-care programmes for COVID-19 patients offer doctor consultations, medicinesHCM City has rolled out its home-based care programmes for COVID-19 patients as one of its solutions for epidemic prevention and control. The amount of drugs could be used to support the treatment of about 80,000 to 100,000 Covid-19 patients in Vietnam. Mobile medical teams will support Covid-19 patients until they test negative and then for a further 14 days. Highlighting the diverse partnership between Canada and Vietnam, he noted that since 1990, Canada has provided 1.7 billion CAD to socio-economic development programmes in Vietnam. We value our longstanding relationship with the people of Vietnam and we also value the 23-year history of our bilateral office here in Vietnam.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 29, 2021 03:33 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 28
Following the additional donation, the total number of vaccines given by the US has now reached six million doses. The Vietnamese diplomat highlighted Serbia's valuable and timely assistance as a contribution to helping Vietnam soon curb and push back the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more than 52,000 COVID-19 patients quarantining at home, including over 24,000 who were discharged and are self-monitoring at home. Mr. Nguyen Minh Hong and three other drivers also caught Covid-19 patients while on duty transporting doctors and patients. 2020 was an important milestone as Vietnam assumed the rotating ASEAN Chair, he said, noting that Vietnam gave priority to promoting intra-bloc cohesiveness and responsiveness to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source:Viet Nam News
August 28, 2021 08:12 UTC