The ministry said it is collecting opinions from other ministries and departments on a draft report on measures to combat Covid-19 in the "new normal" situation for submission to the government. The latest assessment comes more than two months after the PM had asked the health ministry to work on declaring Covid-19 an endemic. The ministry said that from March until now, the number of new Covid-19 cases and deaths has "stably decreased," and the number officially registered with the national database has stayed at fewer than 1,000 cases each day in recent times while the death rate has fallen to 0.06 percent of the total number of infections. Vietnam has covered almost 80 percent of its 96-million population with two vaccine doses; and the group of those from five years old are to receive the second doses within June. Despite this, the ministry said it was not the right time for Vietnam to consider Covid-19 endemic because the novel coronavirus is constantly changing and it is … [Read more...] about Not time yet to declare end of Covid-19: health ministry
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Surge in COVID-19 cases unlikely in Malaysia: expert
A health worker injects COVID-19 vaccine for a local resident in Selangor, Malaysia. (Photo: XINHUA/VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia is not likely to see an exponential spike in daily Covid-19 cases despite the possibility of facing a new wave of infection in the next few months, local media said, quoting the opinion of a virologist. Dr Kumitaa Theva Das at Universiti Sains Malaysia said what set Malaysia apart from other countries currently facing the new wave of COVID-19 infections were high vaccination and booster rates. According to her, the vaccination and booster rates in Malaysia are one of the highest in the world, so it provides a certain amount of protection, at least against severity against re-infections. Malaysia also retain its indoor mask-wearing mandate and people are still wearing them outdoors, which are effective in keeping people safe, she said. Earlier, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin cautioned Malaysians to brace for a possible new … [Read more...] about Surge in COVID-19 cases unlikely in Malaysia: expert
Over 600 new COVID cases reported on Monday
Children in Hà Nội get vaccinations against COVID-19. More than 229.8 million shots of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across the country so far. —VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — There were additional 637 new COVID-19 infections recorded across Việt Nam on Monday with no deaths. The new figure brings the total number of cases in the country to 10,744,085. All of the new transmissions were domestic. Hà Nội again topped the country with 188 new cases. The remaining infections were recorded in Hải Phòng (64), Đà Nẵng (62), Yên Bái (31), Quảng Ninh (21), Hải Dương (21), Lào Cai (19), Phú Thọ (19), HCM City (14), Vĩnh Phúc (13), Hưng Yên (12), Thái Bình (12), Thái Nguyên (12), Lạng Sơn (11), Hòa Bình (11), Bắc Kạn (10), Nghệ An (10), Sơn La (9), Quảng Bình (9), Điện Biên (8 ), Tuyên Quang (8 ), Cao Bằng (8 ), Quảng Ngãi (7), Hà Nam (7), Quảng Trị (6), Thanh Hóa (6), Bắc Giang (6), Ninh Bình (5), Hà Giang (5), Nam Định (5), Bình Dương (5), Lâm Đồng (4), Hà Tĩnh (2), Gia Lai (2), … [Read more...] about Over 600 new COVID cases reported on Monday
COVID-19: Vietnam reports 657 new cases, nearly 5,240 recoveries on June 25
COVID-19 vaccine (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recorded 653 new cases of COVID-19 and 9,351 recoveries in the past 24 hours from 4pm June 24 to 4pm June 25, according to the Ministry of Health . Hanoi still reported the highest number of infections on the day with 169 cases, followed by Bac Ninh with 53 and Phu Tho with 45. The national caseload reached 10,742,891. A total 5,239 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on June 24, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,642,514. There are 34 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,084. On June 24, 722,191 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 229,206,194./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vietnam reports 657 new cases, nearly 5,240 recoveries on June 25
COVID-19: 557 cases added to national caseload on June 26
Vaccination against COVID-19 in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VNA) – A total 557 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours from 4pm June 25 to 4pm June 26, according to the Ministry of Health. Hanoi still reported the highest number of infections on the day with 177 cases, followed by Ho Chi Minh City with 32 and Bac Ninh with 32. The national caseload reached 10,743,448. A total 7,300 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on June 26, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,649,814. There are 27 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,084. On June 26, 345,608 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 229,551,802./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: 557 cases added to national caseload on June 26
TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group, announced the new corporate purpose in Vietnam From 2022 to 2024, TCP Group is further driving the organisation towards sustainable business growth and creating a positive impact on society and the environment, locally and globally. "Five years ago, we announced the synergy of our various businesses into TCP Group, and we have been working towards sustainable development goals ever since. Up to now, events like COVID-19 and digital transformation have tremendously affected business, society, and the environment. We, therefore, are revisiting our purpose and strategies in every aspect to prepare for the volatile future and to create growth for the organisation while energising the sustainability of the world with a new purpose, called Energising A Better World For All,” said Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group. Throughout its over 60 years of operation, TCP Group's priority has been to ensure the development of the economy, society, and … [Read more...] about TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
Penny Wong arrives in Hanoi, affirming new Australian cabinet relations with Vietnam
The Australian top diplomat said the ties between the countries run deep. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong today [June 27] met with Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi as part of her three-day visit to affirm the new Australian government’s commitments to continue the Strategic Partnership with Vietnam. Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Hanoi on June 27. Photos: Baoquocte In the visit which was made one month after she was sworn in as Australian Foreign Minister, Wong affirmed the role of Vietnam in the regional architecture and the two countries in the regional peace and security. In Vietnam, Wong will meet with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Chairman of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung. Her trip comes ahead of next year’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. Before the … [Read more...] about Penny Wong arrives in Hanoi, affirming new Australian cabinet relations with Vietnam
VN, Hungary’s parliaments sign new cooperation agreement
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér sign a new cooperation agreement between the two parliaments in Budapest on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photos Doãn Tấn BUDAPEST — A new cooperation agreement between Việt Nam and Hungary’s national assemblies was assigned by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Hungarian counterpart László Kövér in Budapest on Monday. The document was signed after the two officials spoke at the Hungarian Parliament building, which was part of Huệ’s official visit to the country. The agreement was based on the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, and the cooperation agreement signed between the two national assemblies in 2008. It aims to strengthen the partnership and multifaceted cooperation between Việt Nam and Hungary based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, mutual respect, compliance with each country's laws, and adherence to international treaties. With the new … [Read more...] about VN, Hungary’s parliaments sign new cooperation agreement
NA Chairman meets Vietnamese entrepreneurs from across Europe in Hungary
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ meets representatives of the Vietnamese entrepreneur community in Europe in Budapest on June 26. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn BUDAPEST — National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ met representatives from the Vietnamese entrepreneur community in Europe in Budapest on June 26 evening (local time), as part of his official visit to Hungary. Hoàng Mạnh Huê, president of the Union of Vietnamese Business Associations in Europe, said that the community has made great strides in recent years with encouraging successes, and become an effective bridge between the Vietnamese and European markets. They not only import a lot of commodities from Việt Nam into the European market and the supply chain of businesses in the host countries but also have been very successful in building a stable and efficient business model in accordance with the host countries’ laws, Huê added. The Vietnamese business community in Europe has deeply integrated into local … [Read more...] about NA Chairman meets Vietnamese entrepreneurs from across Europe in Hungary
Wink Hotels holds ambition to create a revolution in the hotel industry
A view of the first Wink Hotel in HCM City. The developer will complete its goal of building 20 Wink hotels across the country within the next 5-7 years. — Photo courtesy of the firm Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that paralysed the tourism industry, project developer Indochina Kajima persisted in its goal of building 20 Wink Hotels across the country. Michael Piro, CEO of Wink Hotels, said that after the first Wink hotel with 237 rooms opened in HCM City early last year, the second hotel is expected to open in November this year in the central Da Nang City with 243 rooms. There will be another Wink hotel expected to welcome visitors next summer in this coastal city. In Ha Noi, two hotels will be built on Thuy Khue and Pham Hung streets as well as others in Phu Yen, Can Tho and Hai Phong. Piro said that at the current rate of development, Indochina Kajima would complete its goal of building 20 Wink hotels across the country within the next 5-7 years, … [Read more...] about Wink Hotels holds ambition to create a revolution in the hotel industry