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Vietnam, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Steps up Coordination
At the invitation of Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son attended the OECD's Ministerial Council Conference 2024 in Paris.
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Vietnam News Today (May 5): Vietnam Seeks Broader Cooperation With OECD
Vietnam News Today (May 5): Vietnam improving readiness to attract foreign investment: official; Vietnam seeks broader cooperation with OECD; Public screening of documentaries marking Dien Bien Phu Victory opens in Hanoi; Hanoi grosses US$5.8 billion from exports in four months.
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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.
Vietnam News Today (May 14): State President hosts Vietnam Buddhist Sangha leaders
Vietnam News Today (May 14) features headlines include State President hosts Vietnam Buddhist Sangha leaders, PM visits hospitals in HCMC to thank frontline staff, Vietnam, New Zealand hold 12th political consultation and Covid-19 updates.
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (May 14): 82 new cases in the last 24 hours
Around 60 percent of the novel coronavirus cases in Vietnam's latest outbreak are asymptomatic, posing an added challenge to the nation's contact tracing and screening efforts.
Rules for entry of foreign nationals into Vietnam in the time ahead
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, restrictions are in place for entry into Vietnam.
Health Minister: We will not falter in Covid-19 fight
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long on Wednesday said Vietnam would not take any steps back in the fight against the coronavirus
Made-in-Vietnam test kit detects different coronavirus variants
Based on cutting-edge technology from Vietnam university, the test kit is able to detect most of the mutated coronavirus variants.
Hanoi students take summer break two weeks early
The summer holiday will begin two weeks earlier for over two million Hanoi students, from kindergartens to high schools, as a Covid-19 prevention.
Spokesperson: US firms accountable to Vietnamese AO victims
US companies that manufactured the toxic Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin defoliant used by US forces during the war in Vietnam must take responsibility for dealing with the consequences, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said on May 13.
Hanoi tightens anti-pandemic measures
The capital is placing more hefty fines on violators, closing down sports facilities and golf course to contain the coronavirus surge.
Vietnam deeply concerned about situation in middle eastern nations
The Vietnamese diplomat in UNSC called on the parties to step up cooperation to soon find a sustainable solution to end conflicts and promote peace and stability in the middle eastern nations.
Vietnamese baby born in quarantine center
A baby girl was born at a Lao Cai Province coronavirus quarantine zone Tuesday. Her mother had been self-isolating at home after having close contact with suspected Covid-19 patients
1.7 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to arrive in Vietnam this weekend
More AstraZeneca doses will arrive in Vietnam on May 16, the Ministry of Health announced Thursday morning
Deputy PM: Economy seriously affected if Covid-19 breaks out in industrial zones
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has requested that provinces and cities across inspect enterprises, factories and industrial zones to ensure implementation of regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control
Vietnam calls for international support to Lebanon at UNSC meeting
A Vietnamese diplomat to the United Nations has called on the international community, donors and UN agencies to continue to support Lebanon in surviving the current crisis.
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (May 13): Vietnam basically bringing COVID-19 under control
Vietnam has exerted control over the latest outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen affirmed.
Vietnam News Today (May 13): New Chairman of National Commission for UNESCO named
Vietnam News Today (May 13) features headlines include Vietnam conveys condolences to Afghanistan over terror attack at school, new Chairman of National Commission for UNESCO named, Vietnam Thailand agree to foster mutual support at multilateral forums, Covid-19 updates.
Vietnam Embassy presents 10,000 face masks to Brazilian Chamber of Deputies
The Vietnamese Embassy on May 11 presented 10,000 face masks to the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil to help the South American country deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fairy men in green uniforms
In classic Vietnamese fairy tales, when children face difficulties they are often helped by ‘fairy men.’ Today many children are protected and supported, not by fairy men, by Uncle Ho’s soldiers wearing badges and green uniforms. These Vietnamese Border Guards are connected with Vietnamese, Laos, and Cambodian children through schemes such as “Helping children to school” and “Border Guard Adoption.”
Young people turn to online fitness classes amid pandemic
Amid the new Covid-19 surge, Ho Chi Minh City has closed down gyms and indoor sport activities, with many now taking to online fitness classes at home
Study of East Sea conveyed by Vietnamese experts from Russian vessel
36 researchers carried by Russian research ship Akademik Oparin arrived in Vietnam in one-month tour to study marine life on East Sea.
Deputy PM: Nationwide social distancing not yet necessary
With the current pandemic under control and the contact tracing capacity, it’s not imperative to issue a national social distancing order, according to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam in a statement Tuesday
