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Vietnam News Today (Mar 29): Vietnam, China Eye Stronger Border Trade
Vietnam News Today (Mar 29): HCM City wishes to strengthen cooperation with DPRK localities: Official; Vietnam, China eye stronger border trade; Retail petrol prices up again to close to VND25,000 per liter; Singapore tops foreign investors in Vietnam in first quarter.
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Vietnam News Today (Mar 28): Vietnam - Japan Joint Initiative In New Era Launched
Vietnam News Today (Mar 28): Vietnam, Cambodia foster defense cooperation; Vietnam seeks GFANZ assistance to meet climate commitment; Vietnam - Japan joint initiative in new era launched; Northern Vietnam to suffer first major hot spell of the year.
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Vietnamese People Lay Flowers to Commemorate Victims of Moscow Terrorist Attack
Vietnam extends sympathy and expresses solidarity with Russia following the deadly terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow.
Social distancing rules lifted for travelers from Da Nang
Passengers on public transport vehicles departing from Da Nang are free of social distancing rules starting 2 pm September 13, as the Ministry of Transport (MoT) decided to lift the preventive orders.
COVID-19 Updates (September 15): Da Nang removes medical checkpoints at city entrance
On September 14, Da Nang City Police sent an express dispatch to the competent units about the removal of medical checkpoints at the entrance of the city.
COVID-19 Updates (September 14): Vietnam to increase flights for investors and experts
Vietnam reaches 12nd day with no community COVID-19 infection, the government is planning to open more flights to welcome investors, experts, and highly-educated workers.
Vietnam PM agrees for resumption of commercial flights as from Sept 15
The Vietnamese Prime Minister has agreed to re-open international commercial flights to six destinations overseas after the novel coronavirus pandemic was brought under control in these venues. Only 2 more days, on September 15, is Vietnam officially "reopening" the sky after nearly 6 months, the biggest concern is how to "open the door" safely and minimize the source of infection.
COVID-19 Updates (September 13): The oldest patient, 100, declared cured
The 100-year-old patient in Quang Nam was declared cured. She is the oldest patient in Vietnam up to now.
COVID-19 Updates (September 12): Hanoi loosen restrictions, Vietnam Airline reopens int'l flights
Vietnam reaches the 10th day of no new cases, many localities plan to loosen COVID prevention measures including Hanoi and Thua Thien- Hue.
Vietnam starts charging quarantine and testing fee for anyone entering the country
Passengers entering Vietnam will have to pay a fee for quarantine and PCR tests.
PM: Vietnam remains highly alert against COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 epidemic has been under control in Vietnam, ministries, and localities must remain vigilant against the resurgence of the virus, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.
COVID-19 Updates (September 11): Hai Duong removes several quarantine blockages
9 days of no new community infection, 35000 people in quarantine, several provinces remove blockade.
Heart-touching photos dedicated to COVID-19 medical first responders
Drawing pictures to encourage doctors and medical staff in the COVID-19 fight has caught on recently, given the mere dedication that the healthcare personnel and first responders have been showing.
COVID-19 Updates (September 10): No new cases, Hanoi continues to shut down night bars
On the morning of September 10, Vietnam recorded 8 days of no new cases of COVID-19 in the community. At the same time, 50 patients were 1-3 times negative tested negative with the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
AMM-53: Vietnam expresses concerns over serious incidents in Bien Dong Sea
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh frankly expressed concerns over recent complex developments and serious incidents in Bien Dong Sea, which have gone contrary to international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), violated the legitimate rights and interests of littoral countries, intensified tensions, and undermined peace and security in the regional water.
AIPA seeks sustainable peace and co-operation, promoting central role of ASEAN
At the meeting of the AIPA 41 on Wed 9 Sep, the AIPA member parliaments affirmed that they would continue to support and strengthen ASEAN's capacity to address traditional and non-traditional security challenges, respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and reach a consensus of strengthening efforts to carry out parliamentary diplomacy.
Vietnam receives international acclaim for hosting of AIPA-41
Foreign delegates have expressed their appreciation at Vietnam’s selected theme at the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41), saying it is appropriate given the current context.
AIPA’s 41st General Assembly opening with ASEAN cultural diversity on display
A special art programme celebrated the opening of the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA 41) in Hanoi on September 8.
COVID-19 Updates (September 9): 868 patients cured, Bui Vien walking street reopens
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control news at 6 am, September 9 announced: it has been 12 o'clock since Vietnam last recorded new infection of COVID-19.
Vietnam Covid-19 update: Five imported COVID-19 cases, immediately quarantined
Vietnam has confirmed five more imported cases, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections in the country to 1,054. They were immediately quarantined after their entry into the country.
COVID-19 Updates (September 8): 6 days of no community infection, 835 patients cured
Out of a total of 1,049 Covid-19 cases, 835 cases have been cured by health facilities. Many severe, complex patients have been treated with success.
Japan's Mitsui, Malaysia's T7 sign deal to supply naval vessels to Vietnam
Malaysia's T7 Global Berhad and Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding have agreed to cooperate on supplying ships for the Vietnam Coast Guard & Vietnam People's Navy.
Vietnam-Laos border before France invading Indochina
Vietnam and Laos are neighboring countries that lie on the Indochina peninsula. Both peoples have attached themselves to each other in the process of national defense and construction, boasted friendly neighbor relationships, and have a long tradition of friendship.