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Singapore (VNA) – A special point of the ongoing 18th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore is that the interest of the participating countries has become more practical, which raises the voice of small countries clearer, a high-ranking defence official has said. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh also held that small countries now participate in the dialogue with an equal footing and voice compared to major powers, describing this as a new and progressive point in this forum. He further pointed out that the number of participants and contents of the dialogue is very large, and this manifests two aspects, namely more and more countries are interested in security in Asia-Pacific and security in the region is of great interest but many issues are emerging here. According to the official, the focus of attention of participating countries now is the relations among the large powers, how to solve the many disputes … [Read more...] about Shangri-La Dialogue: Interest of participants has become more practical

Hanoi (VNA) – Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung has expressed hope that people and businesses will stay calm and work together with the Government in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview granted to the media about the implementation of Directive No.15/CT-TTg issued by the Prime Minister on March 27, Dung said the current epidemic spread requires more drastic actions. He assured that while many countries report big surges in infection cases, the situation in Vietnam remains under control. The minister pointed out that there are now few arrivals from abroad in Vietnam due to the suspension of almost all international flights. Those allowed to enter Vietnam have all been put under concentrated quarantine. According to him, Vietnam took early and cautious steps in the fight. Dung stressed that if the country had failed to be vigilant, the situation could have been much worse. Elaborating on Directive 15’s measures including … [Read more...] about Minister calls on people to cooperate with government in COVID-19 fight

I am incredibly moved by the commitment of my staff. They may already be worn out from serving the scheduled flights during the day, but they are still more than ready to receive the emergency “rescue flights” no matter at night or in the early morning, or the harsh weather. And then they might take a little rest before resuming their daily duties. … [Read more...] about Vân Đồn Airport contributes in fight against COVID-19

This could cause viruses that cause infectious diseases such as influenza, mumps and hepatitis, HP bacteria that cause stomach cancer and bacteria that cause tuberculosis to attack healthy people. The most dangerous at this time is the coronavirus hidden in saliva. … [Read more...] about In times of COVID-19, sharing a small bowl of dipping sauce poses big risks

Fifty one COVID-19 patients test negativeFamous Facebooker discovered posting unverified COVID-19 newsSix more cases of COVID-19 confirmed, bringing country's total cases to 169Overseas Vietnamese feeling the heat amid the global pandemicMoLISA proposes $843m bailout package for businesses during COVID-19 … [Read more...] about MoH urges people to stay at home to prevent COVID-19 spread