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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, RoK foster bilateral relations in new situation
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) should continue supporting each other and sharing experience in COVID-19 prevention and control and treatment to boost bilateral relations in a new situation.
COVID-19 Updates (September 21): No new cases, only 1 severe patient left
The September 21 morning news of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control stated that there were no new cases related to Covid-19.
In Photo: Vietnam's first commercial international flight in post-COVID-19 context
The first international flight on a route from Noi Bai to Narita (Tokyo) was re-operated after a 6-month closing due to Covid-19.
COVID-19 Updates (September 20): First regular international commercial flight took off
After 6 months of pausing, at 6:30 am September 19, Vietnam Airlines regular international commercial flight VN310 on the Hanoi - Tokyo journey took off safely from Noi Bai airport.
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.
