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Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam took part in the 9th Fullerton Forum, held in the format of videoconference on January 18 and 19 to prepare for the Asia Security Summit, also known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported. The forum, with the participation more than 20 Asian-Pacific nations, was an occasion for defence policy makers to discuss emerging security challenges ahead of the 2021 Shangri-La Dialogue. Basing on countries’ concerns, organisers of the 2021 Shangri-La Dialogue will identify issues that attract great attention to design the agenda for the coming event, set to take place in Singapore from June 4 - 6. At the Fullerton Forum, Lt. Gen. Vu Chien Thang, Director of the Foreign Relations Department at the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence, delivered a speech at the third session on the strategic uses of emerging technologies. He noted that scientific and technological advances have considerably contributed to … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends forum preparing for 2021 Shangri-La Dialogue

Economists and business experts at the conference urged policymakers to take concrete measures to speed up the country's digitalisation and bolster innovation culture, saying they are to play key roles in the post-pandemic recovery. Meanwhile, measures must be taken to address a slow trickle of stimulus packages and a lack of support for businesses and vulnerable groups in society. … [Read more...] about VN eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year

Doctor Hoàng Cương from the Central Eye Hospital said buying, selling, storing and using firecrackers is illegal. However, with the existence of the smuggled firecrackers from other countries and home-made firecrackers, accidents still occur. … [Read more...] about Accidents relating to home-made firecracker on the rise

"A higher-than-usual number of possible allergic reactions were reported with a specific lot of Moderna vaccine administered at one community vaccination clinic. Fewer than 10 individuals required medical attention over the span of 24 hours," the epidemiologist said in a statement here. … [Read more...] about Moderna says possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine under investigation

A number of earthquakes and aftermaths hit Majene district and the coastal city of Mamuju in West Sulawesi on January 14-15. The death toll has risen to 81, including 70 in Mamuju. … [Read more...] about Indonesia records nearly 4,000 deaths from disasters, pandemic since 2021