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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 19): Vietnam, UK Sign New Agreement on Illegal Migration
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 19): Vietnam, UK sign new agreement on illegal migration; Deputy PM Tran Luu Quang begins Venezuela visit; Domestic retailers eye export-quality products; Party, State leaders commemorate Hung Kings - nation’s founders.
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Czech Senate President Proposes Opening Hanoi - Prague Flight Soon
The opening of direct flights will enhance the effectiveness of developing the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic in many fields, and serving the needs of 100,000 Vietnames peoplee in here, and nearly 160,000 Vietnamese living in Central and Eastern European countries.
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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 18): Vietnam, Russia Bolster Education, Training Collaboration
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 18): Vietnam, Russia bolster education, training collaboration ; Petrol prices up again to exceed VND25,000 per liter in latest adjustment; Foreign purchasers show interest in five product groups of Vietnam; Czech Senate President values Vietnam's potential position.
Vietnam, RoK to boost ties in vocational education
Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung and Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam Park Noh-wan on February 18 expressed their wish to further enhance their countries’ cooperation in vocational education.
Two COVID-19 patients in Vinh Phuc discharged
Two patients with COVID-19 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc were discharged from hospital on February 18 afternoon.
Joint Statement by ASEAN Defence Ministers on Defence Cooperation Against Disease Outbreaks
The Defence Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have issued a joint statement on defence cooperation against disease outbreaks.
Mobile X-ray truck sent to Vinh Phuc to help with COVID-19 response
The National Lung Hospital on February 17 sent a mobile radiography truck and ambulances to Son Loi commune in Binh Xuyen district the northern province of Vinh Phuc to help the locality cope with the COVID 19 outbreak here
ASEAN 2020: ADSOM heads meet to prepare for ADMM Retreat
Heads of delegations to the ASEAN Defence Senior Officers’ Meeting (ADSOM) attended a working dinner in Hanoi on February 18 under the chair of Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, Vietnam’s Deputy Defence Minister and head of ADSOM Vietnam.
Vietnam, Russia upgrade anti-corruption cooperation
The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate upgraded their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on anti-corruption cooperation in Hanoi on February 17.
Tra Vinh culls nearly 1,000 A/H5N1-infected poultry
The southern province of Tra Vinh has culled nearly 1,000 poultry after the A/H5N1 avian flu strain was detected in two households in Cau Ke district.
PM lauds Vietnam-Russia anti-corruption cooperation
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 17 congratulated the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate on their expanded anti-corruption cooperation.
HCM City’s youths donate blood amid coronavirus outbreak
A blood donation day was held among Ho Chi Minh City’s young people on February 16 to address blood shortage facing hospitals due to the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Northern region braced for period of cold weather
Areas throughout the north of the country including Hanoi are bracing themselves for the impending arrival of a cold snap which is forecast to hit several regions on February 16
HCM City strengthens COVID-19 prevention in apartment buildings
The Construction Department of Ho Chi Minh City has issued a document urging People’s Committees of 24 districts in the city to intensify epidemic preventive measures at apartment buildings amid the complicated development of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Vietnam Airlines conducts flights to take Chinese citizens home
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines conducted three flights on February 15 to take Chinese citizens home in accordance with their wish, according to the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry.
ASEAN Chairman issues statement on responding to COVID-19
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, as Chairman of ASEAN in 2020, issued a statement on ASEAN’s joint response to the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in the face of complicated development of the epidemic.
Minister: Academic year to end later due to COVID-19 outbreak
Minister of Education and Training (MoET) Phung Xuan Nha on February 14 affirmed that the 2019-2020 academic year will end later amid the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
NA leader receives newly accredited diplomats of Vietnam
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on February 13 received newly accredited ambassadors and heads of overseas representative agencies of Vietnam, asking them to promote economic diplomacy to help with national development.
President: Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s Act East Policy
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh had a meeting with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi on February 13, as part of her official visit to India from February 11 to 13.
MARD Minister urges early detection of avian influenza outbreaks
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Nguyen Xuan Cuong on February 13 urged localities to keep close watch for the early detection and swift settlement of any avian influenza outbreaks.
Czech, German media spotlight EP’s approval of agreements with Vietnam
Media reports in the Czech Republic have highlighted the importance of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) for the country and the EU in general after the agreement was approved by the European Parliament (EP) on February 12.
Vietnam confirms 16th COVID-19 infection case
Vietnam has confirmed the 16th new coronavirus (COVID-19) infection case, the Ministry of Health announced on February 13.
Vietnam, India treasure bilateral traditional relationship
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu affirmed that they attach great importance to the long-standing friendship between the two countries during their talks in New Delhi on February 12.
