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Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam Considers Peru a Leading Partner in Region
Vietnam News Today (May 4): Vietnam, Russia seek joint literate, art projects; Vietnam considers Peru a leading partner in region; Vietnam among Koreans’ most favourite destinations in 2024 summer; Kim Sang-sik picked as head coach of Vietnam football teams.
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Six Vietnamese Universities Named in THE Asia University Rankings
Six Vietnamese universities made the Times Higher Education's 2024 Asian rankings, with one ranking in the top 200.
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Vietnam News Today (May 3): Vietnamese, Cambodian Navies Convene 33rd Experience Sharing Conference
Vietnam News Today (May 3): Disbursed FDI capital hits five-year high in first four months; Dong Nai, RoK’s Gyeongnam province cooperate in labor training; Forum discuses orientations for Vietnam-Australia digital cooperation; Vietnamese, Cambodian navies convene 33rd experience sharing conference.
Vietnam kicks start second trial jabs of homegrown Covivac vaccine
The first 6 volunteers got the second jabs of Covivac vaccine on April 20 after all 120 volunteers in phase 1 of the clinical trial have been administered the initial jab.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 21): 10 new imported cases
Vietnam recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19 from 6 am to 6 pm April 20, bringing the national tally to 2,801, according to the Health Ministry.
Vietnam News Today (April 21): Vietnam, Singapore to resume post-COVID commercial flights
Vietnam News Today (April 21) features headlines include Party chief congratulates leader of Communist Party of Cuba, Vietnam stresses closer cooperation at 2021 Boao forum for Asia, Vietnam, Singapore to resume post-COVID commercial flights, and Covid-19 updates.
More provinces in Vietnam to kick off Covid-19 vaccination program
As major localities are about to start the second round of Covid-19 vaccination, certain provinces less vulnerable to the virus, including Tuyen Quang, Phu Yen, Vinh Long are injecting the very first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine.
Vietnam confident in handling coagulation post Covid-19 vaccination
With Telehealth system implemented at 1,500 medical facilities across 63 provinces and cities, Vietnam is confident in handling coagulation as a side effect after Covid-19 injection.
Cho Ray hospital sends medical experts to Southwest for Covid-19 support
13 medical experts from Cho Ray hospital are heading to Kien Giang province to help local personnel set up field hospitals and treat Covid-19 patients.
Vietnamese President chairs UNSC's high-level open debate
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 19 delivered a speech at the High-level Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Cooperation between the UN and regional organizations in enhancing confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution".
Vietnam News Today (April 20): Hanoi ceremony marks 60th anniversary of Cuba’s Giron victory
Vietnam News Today (April 20) features headlines include Hanoi ceremony marks 60th anniversary of Cuba’s Giron victory, NA Judicial Committee asked to promote core role, Vietnamese President chairs UNSC's high-level open debate and Covid-19 updates.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 20): Vietnam capable of handling blood clotting from vaccine
Lower-level healthcare establishments in Vietnam are capable of dealing with blood clotting caused by the COVID-19 vaccine thanks to the telehealth system, an expert has said.
Vietnam adopts many measures to ensure Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccination safety
The safety level of Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccination in Vietnam is "higher than that in some countries", according to Deputy Director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology Duong Thi Hong.
Viet Nam's UNSC Presidency: Building Trust and Dialogue, Intensifying ASEAN’s Role
As President of the United Nations Security Council in April 2021, Viet Nam will organize a high-level open debate on the role of regional organizations in promoting confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution on April 19 via both in-person and online forms.
Can Tho Friendship Union and Tho Dai Magazine send gifts to Vietnamese Khmer in Cambodia
Foods and thousands of personal medical items worth US $17,4 thousand were handed over to the Vietnamese Khmer community in Combodia last Friday.
Australia to support Vietnam US $10,4 mil to facilitate Covid-19 vaccination
Australia and UNICEF promise to send an aid package worth over US $10,4 million to Vietnam, hoping to facilitate the country’s Covid-19 vaccination.
Vietnam’s biggest ‘epicenter’ clear of Covid-19 patients
Hai Duong province announced last Friday its last patient had been given an all-clear. After almost three months, the biggest Covid-19 hotspot in Vietnam is now having no Covid-19 patients left.
Lotteria insists on retaining business in Vietnam
Lotteria GRS said that the company is leaving Indonesia fastfood market, but it will still continue its franchise and food retail businesses in Vietnam without any intention of closing down.
Health Minister calls for crackdown on anti-epidemic measures at border areas
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long on Sunday calls for more stringent control at boder trails, border gates, and tighter patrols at sea border to minimize imported Covid-19 infection risks.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (April 19): Four imported cases logged
The quarantine process has been performed by medical staff and antiseptic units in accordance with current regulations.
Vietnam News Today (April 19): Vietnam contributes to maintaining international peace, security
Vietnam News Today (April 19) features headlines include Vietnam contributes to maintaining international peace, security, Vietnam, Germany enjoy growing ties in multiple fields, Japan-Vietnam Festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City and Covid-19 updates.
Vietnam hastens Covid-19 vaccination campaign out of expiration concerns
The Health Ministry on Friday morning tasked all localities to speed up AstraZeneca vaccine rollout and leave no doses discarded out of expiration concerns.
Lotte Group to shut down restaurant business Lotteria in Vietnam: Insider information
Fast-food restaurant chain Lotteria – a subsidiary of South Korean Lotte Group – could close its Vietnamese franchise due to tepid performance, which Lotteria Vietnam has replied as "Incorrect information".