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Vietnam News Today (Apr. 25): Vietnam Emerges As Fastest Growing Digital Economy in ASEAN
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 25): Vietnam emerges as the fastest growing digital economy in ASEAN; Vietnam, and India boost education cooperation; Vietnam is represented at Asia’s biggest food, and hospitality expo in Singapore; Nha Trang aspires to be 'global creative city'.
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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.
Authorities remind foreigners to adhere to 5K message
Despite the language barrier, the functional forces in Hanoi still make efforts to use translation apps to remind foreigners to wear face masks in public spaces.
Voters’ highest responsibility is thoroughly understanding candidates they elect
Prior to the election day of Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure, Vietnam Times Magazine had an interview with the NA General Secretary, Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong on the preparation for the important event as well as his personal thoughts after nearly one month of assuming the new position.
Vietnam News Today (May 7): Vietnam treasures traditional relations with Cuba: Party leader
Vietnam News Today (May 7) features headlines include Vietnam treasures traditional relations with Cuba: Party leader, Vietnam sends condolences to Mexico over subway overpass collapse, Vietnamese, Canadian and Lao defence ministers hold phone talks.
Health Minister gets Covid-19 vaccine shot
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long and four Deputy Ministers are given the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine Thursday morning.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 7): 61 cases documented in the last 24 hours
Vietnam recorded 61 new cases of COVID-19 during the last 24 hours, including 57 locally infected cases and four imported, according to the Health Ministry.
‘New approach in Covid-19 fight is necessary, PM says
Vietnam should change its anti-pandemic motto from defense to proactive fight, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated.
More parlors, sports facilities closed down in Hanoi
All massage, beauty parlors, cinemas, gymnasiums, and stadiums in Hanoi will be suspended starting May 5 to curb the future spread of the novel coronavirus.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 6): Hanoi hospital becomes latest COVID-19 hotspot in Vietnam
The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi has become the nation’s latest coronavirus hotspot following the detection of an additional 14 cases on May 5.
“Those bringing foreign experts into Vietnam must ensure safety and efficiency”
Vietnam doesn't ban foreign experts from entering the country, but it must ensure safety and efficiency, said the representative of the Health Ministry at the regular Government press conference held on the afternoon of May 5.
Vietnam imposes 21-day quarantine in Covid-19 battle
Vietnam has extended its quarantine policy from 14 to 21 days for both foreign arrivals and those who come into contact with Covid-19 patients.
Vietnam News Today (May 6): PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs first regular Government meeting
Vietnam News Today (May 6) features healdines include PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs first regular Government meeting, Hanoi hospital becomes latest COVID-19 hotspot in Vietnam, Cabinet convenes meeting.
PM calls on people to observe COVID-19 physical distancing and hygiene control
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 5 presided over the first regular Government meeting, where he called on Vietnamese people both at home and abroad to voluntarily observe COVID-19 prevention and control regulations.
COVID-19 fight, NA election high on Cabinet meeting’s agenda
The fight against COVID-19 and National Assembly election are among issues which are at the top of the agenda of a regular monthly Cabinet meeting held in Hanoi on May 5.
Hanoi highly vulnerable to new Covid-19 outbreak
The capital is running a high risk of having more community infections given new cases scattered in different districts and the high frequency of commuting during holiday break.
Vietnam lures USD 12.25 billion in FDI since beginning of 2021
As of April 20, foreign investors had pumped USD 12.25 billion into Vietnam this year, equal to 99.3 percent of the amount recorded in the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates (May 5): Quang Ninh tests pandemic-safety violations fines through camera
Through the surveillance cameras, the competent forces will fine those who violate anti-COVID-19 regulations, especially the act of not wearing a mask.
Vietnam News Today (May 5): Amnesty must be carried out strictly, transparently: State President
Vietnam News Today (May 5) features headlines include Amnesty must be carried out strictly, transparently, Vietnam presents Laos with Covid-19 aid packages, early voting held for soldiers and fishermen in Ba Ria - Vung Tau, exhibition on National Assembly opens in HCM City.
More places to suspend non-essential activities amid Covid-19 surge
HCMC, Da Nang, Yen Bai are among the latest localities to crack down on recreational activities and public gatherings
Hanoi, Da Nang schools switch to distance learning over coronavirus fears
Educational institutions in Hanoi and Da Nang will be closed starting May 4, with classes going online instead amid rising Covid-19 concerns
Health Ministry calls for extension of 14-day Covid quarantine period
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent message stating that people who have completed their 14-day quarantine and tested negative for Covid-19 twice will not be allowed to leave quarantine facilities after just the 14-day period
