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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.
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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.
RoK's Foreign Minister hopes Vietnam ease entry restrictions for essential businesspeople
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kang Kyung-wha shared the understanding on the need to introduce a special entry procedure for businesspeople travelling between the two countries.
In video: Storm Noul makes landfall in central region,1 dead
Storm Noul has hit central Vietnam and already caused devastation. One person has died, 23 injured and thousands of homes damaged. And there’s still more to come over the weekend.
COVID-19 Updates (September 18): Vietnam to resume commercial flights with high level of safety
The Prime Minister and the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control have decided to resume some commercial flights between Vietnam and six countries and territories.
FM spokesperson: Paracel and Spratly Islands belong to Vietnam
Vietnam's affirmation of its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands has been conveyed consistently, Vietnamnews reported, citing foreign ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on September 17.
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.
