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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.
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Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang's Visit to Cuba And Venezuela Deepens Relations
The official friendly visit to Cuba and Venezuela by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang demonstrated Vietnam's steadfast and faithful affection for the two countries.
Vietnam congratulates newly-elected Prime Minister of Japan
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong on September 15 sent a message of congratulations to Yoshihide Suga, who was formally elected as as President of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan. He is replacing Shinzo Abe, who resigned earlier in the day because of ill health and become the new Prime Minister of Japan.
Preparing to evacuate half a million people as Storm Noul to hit Vietnam
Around half a million people, especially those living in mountainous areas, will be evacuated before Storm Noul makes landfall in the coming days, VOV reported, citing Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung.
Vietnamese PM, German Chancellor stress importance of peaceful Bien Dong Sea issue settlement
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, during their phone talks on September 15, stressed the importance of the settlement of disputes by peaceful means in line with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in Bien Dong Sea (internationally called South China Sea).
COVID-19 Updates (September 16): Hanoi reopens night clubs and karaoke services
Hanoi decided to allow bars, karaoke, and night clubs to reopen from September 16. The pedestrian street around Hoan Kiem Lake will resume operation from this weekend (September 18).
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.
