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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 25): Vietnam Emerges As Fastest Growing Digital Economy in ASEAN
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 25): Vietnam emerges as the fastest growing digital economy in ASEAN; Vietnam, and India boost education cooperation; Vietnam is represented at Asia’s biggest food, and hospitality expo in Singapore; Nha Trang aspires to be 'global creative city'.
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ASEAN's Robust Youth - The Key to the Region's Future Success
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted an interface session themed "ASEAN Youth - ASEAN Future: The Role of Youth in Shaping ASEAN's Future” with ASEAN youth in Hanoi on the afternoon of April 22. This is an activity within the framework of the first ASEAN Future Forum 2024 initiative.
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Foreign Minister Highlights Significance of Geneva Accords
The Geneva Accords is a valuable handbook on the Vietnamese school of foreign affairs and diplomacy, said Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
COVID-19 Updates (July 29): 8 newly detected cases in Da Nang
According to the news report at 6 am on July 29 of the National Steering Committee for Prevention and Combat of Covid-19, Vietnam has recorded 8 new cases so far in Da Nang, bringing the total number of Covid-19 patients to 446.
Meyhomes Capital Phu Quoc: The future centre of the proposed Phu Quoc city
Meyhomes Capital Phu Quoc is located in the centre of An Thoi (one of the first two wards when Phu Quoc becomes a city in the near future) and to the south of Bai Truong (one of the most beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc). If Duong Dong is a historical urban area, An Thoi will be the new economic and business centre of Phu Quoc.
PM pushes for stronger economic, trade ties with Nigeria
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested Vietnam and Nigeria should promote bilateral cooperation, particularly in economics and trade, after the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control, during his reception for outgoing Nigerian Ambassador Francis Young Efeduma in Hanoi on July 28.
Vietnam’s 25 years of ASEAN membership: Joining hands for a cohesive and responsive community
July 28 this year marks 25 years of Vietnam’s official membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The anniversary is special at the point that Vietnam is shouldering the heavy responsibility of the rotary Chair of the bloc for the second time. On this occasion, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh writes an article entitled “Vietnam’s 25 years of ASEAN membership: Joining hands for a cohesive and responsive community”. Following is a translation of his article:
WHO praises Vietnam's prompt response to recent COVID-19 situation
Kidong Park, WHO Representative in Vietnam, praises Vietnam's quick and effective response to the recent COVID-19 developments at the meeting with the National Steering Committee on Covid-19 Prevention and Control in Hanoi, Monday afternoon.
Analyst: Vietnam a respectable, trustworthy, constructive member of ASEAN
Vietnam is a respectable, trustworthy, and constructive member of ASEAN, Frederick Kliem, an analyst with the Centre for Multilateralism Studies at the Singaporean-based S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), said in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency, during which he emphasised that the country is now an integral part of the bloc after 25 years of membership.
Vietnam COVID-19 updates July 28: 19 foreigners illegally entering Hanoi arrested
Authorities in Hanoi found 19 foreign nationals illegally entering the city, reported Thanh Nien newspaper. Meanwhile, Vietnam has detected 11 further fresh Covid-19 cases all contacting with Danang Hospital.
Vietnam Covid-19 Latest News: Two new community transmission cases in Da Nang and Quang Ngai
Vietnam Covid-19 Latest News: Two new community transmission cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Viet Nam, taking the country's total to 420.
Deputy FM: Vietnam enjoys great benefit from ASEAN membership
Becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has brought about great benefits to Vietnam in various fields, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.
Vietnam Covid-19 Latest News: Da Nang to impose restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus
Vietnam Covid-19 Latest News: Da Nang government is continuing to put in place infection prevention and control measures following Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's ...
Climate change set to cause more severe consequences unless more coordinated efforts
Climate change knows no borders and it is set to cause more severe consequences without more effectively and efficiently coordinated efforts, according to Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
Vietnam Deputy PM said: The COVID-19 fight ‘not to end yet’
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said on July 24 that the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to end, and Vietnam must be highly vigilant against the possible recurrence of the virus in the community. “We have learnt a lot from past experience, and we must be on standby to deal with any case.”
COVID-19 (July 25): Hanoi requires wearing mask in public places
Considering the high risk of Covid-19 pandemic, Hanoi requires continued implementation of prevention and control measures, starting with quick tests, hands washing, and masks wearing in public places.
South Korea and Germany highly appreciate Vietnam's success in Covid-19 response
During significant virtual talks on July 23, between representatives of the Vietnamese Government and South Korean and German counterparts, the foreign countries spoke highly of Vietnam's success in responding the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ceasing international flights to Da Nang
Flights repatriating Vietnamese people and transferring foreign experts to Danang are redirected to other airports to ensure the prevention and control of the Covid - 19.
50 isolated in Da Nang after a man tested positive for coronavirus
Over 50 people in close contact with a suspected COVID-19 patient have been put under quarantined by the Da Nang authorities Friday afternoon.
Vietnam backs tackling terrorist challenges in Syria on basis of int’l laws
Vietnam has emphasised the need for cooperation among concerned parties to deal with challenges from terrorist groups in Syria based on respect for international laws and UN resolutions.
Vietnam promotes human rights of the vulnerable amid pandemic
Vietnam pledges to protect and promote human rights, with priority given to the vulnerable, while rapidly restoring the post-COVID-19 economy and achieving its UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Indonesian scholar praises Vietnam as mirror of ASEAN’s ideals, values
Vietnam is increasingly becoming a ‘poster-boy’ of what embracing ASEAN’s ideals and values can bring to the people, head of the ASEAN Studies Program at the Indonesia's Habibie Centre Ahmad Ibrahim Almutaqqi has told the Vietnam News Agency.
COVID-19 vaccine's expected to have in Vietnam soon
Vietnam expects to have a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in October 2021 when shortening the reviewing, appraising and approving of clinical trial process as well as testing and licensing of Covid-19 vaccine.
