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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 20): Vietnam Makes Steady Progress in Innovation
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 20): Vietnam makes steady progress in innovation, says UN official; Deputy PM visits Venezuela, aiming to deepen friendship; Global leading retailers to sound out market opportunities in Vietnam; Localities get ready for fourth FDI boom.
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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.
11th Covid-19-related death confirmed in Vietnam, over 270 citizens return from Saudi Arabia and Cyprus
Vietnam has recorded the 11th death relating to Covid-19 in the afternoon of August 9 with Covid-19 patient tally hitting 841. Meanwhile, nearly 300 Vietnamese citizens repatriated home safely from Saudi Arabia and Cyprus.
Vingroup to donate 1,700 invasive ventilators and sponsor chemicals for 56,000 COVID-19 tests
Vingroup conglomerate has handed 1,700 ventilators to the Ministry of Health and donated enough chemicals for 56,000 COVID-19 PCR tests for the three provinces of Da Nang, Hai Phong and Bac Ninh.
Vietnam: Import procedures for wild animals suspended
The General Department of Customs has issued a written request to provincial and municipal Customs Departments to direct subordinate customs branches to take measures to manage wildlife.
Danang C Hospital reopened after two weeks of lockdown
At 0.00 August 8, C Hospital in Danang city ended 2 weeks of lockdown after the hospital is said to be clear of infection. The hospital now has been reopened to the public.
Unprecedented National Graduation Examination during COVID-19 time in Vietnam
In light of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamese 12 graders are entering the National Graduation Exam like never before, with face masks, body temperature check made mandatory for everyone.
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.
