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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.
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First Int'l Trauma Life Support Training Center Launched in Vietnam
The first international trauma life support training center in Vietnam, is supported by the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) Program of the US Government.
COVID-19 Latest News (August 9): Two more cases detected, Vietnam has 812 in total
COVID-19 Latest News (August 9): Vietnam has detected two more locally transmitted coronavirus cases in Hanoi capital and neighbouring Bac Giang province during the past 12 hours, raising the country’s tally of infections to 812.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers release statement on regional peace, stability for the first time
For the first time ASEAN Foreign Ministers on August 8 issued a statement on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Following is the full text of the statement:
Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s message on ASEAN's anniversary
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has delivered a message on the occasion of the 53rd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 25th anniversary of Vietnam’s admission to the bloc. Following is a translation of the message.
Fostering the ASEAN community ties with South Africa
Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Van Loi, who is also Chair of the ASEAN Pretoria Committee (APC), has written an article on the occasion of the 53rd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Following is the full text of the article which was published on August 7 by Pretoria News in both print and online versions.
ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony in Hanoi marks the 53rd founding anniversary
An ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony took place at the headquartesr of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday morning August 7 to mark the Association's 53rd founding anniversary and 25 years of Vietnam’s ASEAN membership.
Vietnam discussed bilateral ties and common challenges with the US
On August 6, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh discussed Vietnam - US relations and international issues over the phone with the US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
COVID-19 Updates (August 7): Vietnam testing COVID-19 treatment with blood plasma
Qualified plasma units will be given priority to move into the Da Nang area for testing in the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
Significant milestone in the ASEAN+3 financial cooperation progress in 2020
On August 5, the ASEAN+3 Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting (AFCDM+3) was organized in Hanoi at the International Conference Center.
Da Nang field hospital completed within 4 days
Workers rush themselves round the clock to complete the makeshift field hospital inside Da Nang’s Tien Son Sports Palace as the COVID-19 pandemic is getting worse in the city.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates August 6: 3 New Cases Confirmed, Outbreak Expected To Peak In 10 Days.
The 4 new cases are all related to Da Nang, with 1 case reported in Hanoi, and 3 cases in Quang Nam. After analysing the infection of the coronavirus, the Vietnam health sector recommends that in the next 10 days, people should be careful and strictly follow disease prevention guidelines.
41st AIPA General Assembly to be held online in Sept
The National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, who is also Chair of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 41), revealed the information while chairing the second meeting of the National Steering Committee and the Organising Committee for AIPA 41 in Hanoi on August 5.
Vietnam manage to avoid the second wave of Covid-19
On August 4, at the meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam emphasized that Vietnam has made determined efforts to avert the second wave of COVID-19 and avoid nationwide social distancing, Vnexpress reported.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates August 5: Two new cases in Quang Nam, 24 patients with severe prognosis
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said it has recorded 2 new cases of COVID-19 related to Da Nang Hospital on August 05, 2020, at 06:00 am. Vietnam has 672 cases, 24 patients in a state of severe prognosis.
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (August 4): 7th Covid-19 related death confirmed
On the morning of August 4, the Ministry of Health announced 10 more cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of people infected with this disease nationwide to 652 cases, the seventh Covid-19 patient was confirmed died with history of chronic kidney failure.
PM urges resolving for economic recovery amid Covid-19 pandemic hitting areas
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 2 again called for resolve to perform the dual tasks of continue taking measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic while preventing negative economic developments.
Da Nang's Covid-19 makeshift field hospital underway
Halfway since the construction began on August 1, Da Nang field hospital has basically erected most of the makeshift rooms for COVID-19 patients. The facility, which can accommodate thousands of beds, is set to be completed on August 5.
Vietnam Deputy PM orders strictly handling violations of COVID-19 control regulations
Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, on August 2 stressed that those who fail to make health declarations and follow quarantine regulations must be handled strictly, according to the VOV.
Vietnam territory: throughout history and in the new era
Dr. Tran Cong Truc, with 30 years of experience in border works, including 10 years being the Head of State Border Committee, has directly participated in border delimitation negotiation with other countries as a Vietnam delegate. Vietnam Times proudly introduces Dr. Truc and his colleagues’ series of articles about the process of forming and managing Vietnam territorial borders.
Vietnam pays special attention to preventing human trafficking and supporting victims
Over the past several years, Vietnam has fine-tuned its legal system, strengthened communications to raise public awareness, and strengthened international cooperation in anti-trafficking.
European diplomats, businesspeople enter Vietnam for investment activities
Bamboo Airways has brought 226 diplomats and businesspeople from 15 European countries to Vietnam and all were quarantined on arrival.
