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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.
Diphtheria cases in Vietnam's Central Highlands reach 65
A 52-year-old woman is the lastest confirmed diphtheria case in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, while the disease has infected 65 people and killed three in the region this year, local authorities reported.
COVID-19 Updates in Vietnam (July 8): Only 15 patients left under treatment
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said that on July 11, the British male pilot will be discharged from hospital, with three more patients being declared cured.
COVID-19 Updates in Vietnam (July 7): 14 Bangladesh repatriates tested positive for COVID-19
COVID 19 Updates in Vietnam: Fourteen repatriated from Bangladesh have tested positive for the coronavirus. Vietnam entered 82th day with no infection in the community.
Hanoi's important role in promoting Vietnam - US economic and trade ties
US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink stressed that Hanoi plays an important role in promoting economic and trade ties between the two countries while meeting Hanoi Party Committee Secretary Vuong Dinh Hue.
Covid-19 Updates in Vietnam (July 6): First high-level visit since COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 Updates in Vietnam: Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith discussed on COVID-19 pandemic and measures to boost bilateral cooperation this weekend. At the same time, about 310 citizens were carried from Malaysia to Can Tho International Airport.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hold talks with Lao counterpart
This is the first visit by a foreign high-ranking leader to Vietnam since the start of the COVID-19, proving the Vietnam-Laos special relations.
Vietnam to join International Army Games for the third time
The Vietnamese Defence Ministry has just annouced the plan to send seven teams to compete in six categories at the International Army Games 2020 in Russia.
Vietnam takes on Chairmanship of ASEAN Committee in Switzerland
The Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland Le Linh Lan received the Chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Bern (ACB) during an online meeting held in Bern on July 2, the first event of the committee since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Switzerland.
Covid-19 Updates in Vietnam (July 5): 80th day without new COVID-19 case in community
Vietnam entered the 80th day in a row without new COVID-19 cases reported in the community, stated by the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Insights from Indian journalist on the success of Vietnam in the fight against COVID-19
A recent article in The Times of India explained the reasons why Vietnam can manage both the COVID-19 and the economy during the pandemic.
Vietnam aviation industry recovering ater COVID 19
After a long period of “hibernation” due to the Covid-19 epidemic, with great internal effort and the practical support of the Government and their partners, domestic airlines have recovered impressively and expanded their markets. Vietnam aviation industry is now ready and willing to reopen international routes as permitted.
Vietnam's e-passports has yet to be issued
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security postponed e-passport issuance due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, Vnexpress reported.
Deputy FM: Vietnam fulfills mission as UNSC non-permanent member in H1
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam has well performed tasks in the capacity as a non permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) thus creating an international environment conducive to the country development and integration as well as bolstering bilateral ties with countries
US report on human trafficking contains subjective info about Vietnam
A Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson affirmed on July 2 that the US Department of State’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report does not reflect objectively and accurately the situation as well as anti-trafficking efforts in Vietnam.
Vietnam's high priority on Covid-19 preventive measures put as reopening international routes
Vietnam will consider resuming flights with some countries but Covid-19 preventive measures are the top priority, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Ho Chi Minh City to welcome 3,000 foreigners
About 3,000 employees including experts, senior personnel, investors, managers, engineers are licensed to enter Ho Chi Minh City to help businesses recover production.
FM spokesperson: Vietnam hopes situation in Hong Kong stabilized soon
Vietnam has followed with keen interest the situation in Hong Kong recently, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters at a regular press briefing in Hanoi, reported VOV.
Vietnam opposes Chinese military drills in its territorial waters in the East Sea
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on June 2 voices Vietnam's strong opposition to Chinese military drills in Vietnam's territorial waters in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea).
ASEAN'S defence-security collaboration to be prioritised
Collaboration in defence and security between ASEAN countries has been prioritised in order to fight against COVID-19 and to prepare for the 17th ARF Security Policy Conference (ASPC) taking place on July 8th.
WB finances higher education and urban development projects in Vietnam
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved to finance for two projects worth a total of US$422 million to help build a climate-resilient city in the Mekong Delta and enhance the quality of Vietnam’s three national universities.
