Tran Minh Khoi from the Mekong River Commission (MRC), meanwhile, voiced his hope that the new Party leadership will continue ensuring political stability in Vietnam, which in turn will lay a solid foundation for stronger economic growth. He also has high hopes for the documents to be adopted by the congress, which will set out the country’s future over the next 5-10 years and beyond./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 28
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Hai Duong imposes social distancing, tests 3,000 for Covid-19 following community transmissions
The province government has also stopped allowing workers entering from outside of Vietnam to either enter the province or quarantined there starting Thursday. The decision however doesn’t apply to foreign workers and experts approved by Hai Duong People's Committee to enter and be quarantined in the province before Thursday. … [Read more...] about Hai Duong imposes social distancing, tests 3,000 for Covid-19 following community transmissions
Diplomacy helps create favourable environment for national development: official
In the past tenure, Vietnam has set up comprehensive partnership with five more countries and upgraded relations with two others to a strategic partnership, raising the total numbers of its strategic partners to 17 and comprehensive partners to 13, including all permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and ASEAN member nations. … [Read more...] about Diplomacy helps create favourable environment for national development: official
Vietnam pushes for medicine self-sufficiency post Covid-19: Fitch Solutions
With a population of over 97 million, Vietnam has prior experience in responding to outbreaks of other infectious diseases including SARS, MERS, measles and dengue. In the case of the Covid-19, Vietnam relied on cost-effective solutions to combat the virus, including strategic testing, contact tracing through apps and effective public communication campaigns. … [Read more...] about Vietnam pushes for medicine self-sufficiency post Covid-19: Fitch Solutions
Historic court case begins in France for Agent Orange victims
Liberation, meanwhile, quoted Dow Chemical’s own words as saying Agent Orange is extremely powerful with an “exceptional toxicity”. The defoliant was at the heart of the largest chemical warfare programme in the 20th century, conducted by the US not only in Việt Nam but also in neighbouring Laos and Cambodia. Its lasting effects are still being felt today. … [Read more...] about Historic court case begins in France for Agent Orange victims
