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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.
German media spotlights Vietnam’s new leadership
Vietnam’s new leadership has continued to make foreign headlines, with Germany’s Junge Welt (Young World) running an article in this regard on April 9.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 10): Vietnam to start mass vaccine production in August
Vietnam could start mass production of its own Covid-19 vaccine in August if a three-phase human trial is completed in May.
Vietnam News Today (April 10): New Vietnamese leadership and aspirations for prosperous nation
Vietnam News Today (April 10) features headlines include new Vietnamese leadership and aspirations for prosperous nation, four Politburo Members Assigned To Join PCC Secretariat, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia congratulate new Foreign Minister, third Vietnamese military officer to work at UN headquarters.
Next Vietnamese officer to work at UN Headquarters
Another Vietnamese officer from the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations has been recruited to work as a training officer at the United Nations Headquarters.
Over 31,000 medical staff and patients in Hanoi screened for nCoV
Hanoi Department of Health is sampling and screening for 31,170 medical staff and patients at public hospitals around the city.
Over 55,000 Vietnamese receiving AstraZeneca vaccine, low rate of post-injection reaction shown
Since the AstraZeneca vaccination campaign was launched in Vietnam on March 8, there have been 33% of recipients displaying commonly mild reactions.
Spokeswoman reiterates consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance
Vietnam will consistently pursue the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, and diversification of relations, including deepening ties with partners in an effective and sustainable manner with intertwined interests, said Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang during a regular press conference in Hanoi on April 8.
Vietnam News Today (April 9): 14th National Assembly’s last session wraps up
Vietnam News Today (April 9) features headlines include 14th National Assembly’s last session wraps up, ceremony held for handover of duty to new Prime Minister, Party leader presents decisions appointing heads of Party Central Committee’s commissions, and Covid-19 updates.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 9): Second shots of Nano Covax in 2nd-stage trials completed
As many as 554 volunteers joining the second-stage human trials of home-grown Nano Covax COVID-19 vaccine got the second shots over the past 14 days.
Vietnam yet to issue specific entry requirements for vaccinated people: Spokesperson
Vietnam has not yet issued specific entry requirements for people who are vaccinated against COVID-19, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on April 8.
Vietnam plans on the second Covid-19 vaccine distribution
In the latest Covid-19 distribution plan of the Ministry of Health, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are allocated the largest number of Covax’s AstraZeneca vaccine.
Vietnam's new Vice State President, a loving and caring female leader
Vo Thi Anh Xuan was elected Vice President of Vietnam for the 2016 – 2021 tenure on April 6. Before the election, Xuan was a loving, caring Secretary of the Party Committee of An Giang province who dedicated herself to union activities and the working class.
Biography of new NA Chairman of National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue
Vuong Dinh Hue, a member of the Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, has been elected as Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Election Council (NEC).
Biography of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
The following is the biography of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee.
Vietnam News Today (April 8): Two new Deputy PMs nominated in new Cabinet lineup
Vietnam News Today (April 8) features headlines include two new Deputy PMs nominated in new Cabinet lineup, NA relieves 13 Cabinet members of their posts, US President congratulates newly-elected President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, new decree expected to boost social housing development.
Biography of new State President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Politburo member Nguyen Xuan Phuc has been elected President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam during the current 11th session of the 14th National Assembly held in Hanoi.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 8): Vietnam’s two COVID-19 vaccines prove safe during trial
Two COVID-19 vaccines Nano Covax and Covivac, which were studied and developed in Vietnam, have proved to be safe and effective in the first and second clinical trials.
Last field hospital in Hai Duong dissolved
The third field hospital dedicating to quarantining and treating Covid-19 patients in Hai Duong are dissolved on April 7, following the easing Covid-19 situation.
Covid-19 vaccine injection and testing speed in Vietnam
Over 500 volunteers have finished the two-dose Nanocovax vaccine regime, while nearly 53,000 first responders have been administered the first jab of AstraZeneca.
Vietnam chairs UNSC meeting on chemical weapons in Syria
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy to support non-proliferation and disarmament of all weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons, during a United Nations Security Council meeting on April 6.
