Berlin (VNA) - German newswire Deutsche Welle (DW) recently ran an article hailing Vietnam’s successes in combating the COVID-19 pandemic as well as economic development on the threshold of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The article lauded Vietnam among few countries in the world that have been successful in preventing the outbreak, saying soon after the onset of the health emergency, authorities put in place strict measures to control the spread of the virus, which helped keep infection number under control throughout the year. According to the US-based Johns Hopkins University, the country has so far recorded 1,544 COVID-19 infections and 35 deaths. The Vietnamese Government’s successful handling of the health crisis has had a positive effect on the economy. Vietnam is one of the few countries that managed to post growth in 2020, expanding by 2.9 percent in a year while many economies worldwide recorded massive contractions. … [Read more...] about German media commends Vietnam’s COVID-19 prevention, economic development
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48 hours in fabulous Phan Thiet
From Ho Chi Minh City, it takes about four hours to reach Phan Thiet, capital of Binh Thuan Province. A suggested destination for visitors after lunch is the European-styled RD Wine Castle in Ham Tien Ward. Covering an area of 12,000 square meters, it is one of Vietnam's largest wine cellars. … [Read more...] about 48 hours in fabulous Phan Thiet
Science and technology one of the country’s major policies: official
After the congress, Party branches from central to local levels, as well as all Party members and cadres, will have to immediately implement the Resolution of the 13th Congress. Each Party member, each branch, field, and locality will have to develop an innovative way to implement the Resolution, build a detailed, feasible action plan for rapid and sustainable economic and social development, in order to contribute to the development of the country. VNS … [Read more...] about Science and technology one of the country’s major policies: official