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SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Saturday that the spread of COVID-19 had put the country in "great turmoil" and called for an all-out battle to overcome the epidemic, while 21 new deaths were reported for a day earlier among people with fevers. North Korea made an unprecedented admission of its first COVID outbreak this week, after claiming no infections for more than two years since the start of the pandemic, but there was no sign a rigorous testing or treatment campaign was under way. Given North Korea's limited testing capabilities, the numbers released probably represent a small fraction of total infections, which could lead to thousands of deaths in one of only two countries without a COVID vaccination campaign, according to experts. The country's ruling Workers' Party met for an emergency meeting and heard reports of about 280,810 people being treated and 27 overall deaths since a fever of unidentified origins was reported starting in late April, KCNA … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim says COVID ‘great turmoil’ as 21 new deaths reported

Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered North Korea's military to stabilise distribution of COVID-19 medicines in the capital, Pyongyang, in the battle on the country's first confirmed outbreak of the disease, state media said. Last week brought the North's first acknowledgment of an "explosive" outbreak, with experts warning it could wreak devastation in a country with limited medical supplies and no vaccine programme. Drugs procured by the state were not reaching people in a timely and accurate way, Kim told an emergency politburo meeting on Sunday, before visiting pharmacies near the capital's Taedong River, state news agency KCNA said. Kim ordered immediate deployment of the "powerful forces" of the army's medical corps to "stabilise the supply of medicines in Pyongyang City," it added. Although authorities had ordered distribution of national reserves of medicine, pharmacies were not well-equipped to perform their functions smoothly, Kim added, the agency said. Among their … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim orders military to stabilise supply of COVID-19 drugs

Vietnamese singers (from left) Orange, Đức Phúc and Liz Kim Cương will perform at the K-pop Lovers Festival in Hà Nội on Saturday. Photo Korean Cultural Centre HÀ NỘI — K-pop Lovers Festival 2022 will take place at Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square today to celebrate the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 30th anniversary of Việt Nam–South Korea diplomatic ties. The festival will have a series of activities attracting K-pop young lovers including a K-pop exhibition; photo booths; folk games; Korean traditional hanbok try-on; a flashmob and displays to introduce Korean culture, tourism and cuisine. "I hope the people who overcame difficulties in the pandemic will have fun at the festival," said Korean Ambassador Park Noh-wan. Korean pop performances from twenty Vietnamese individuals and groups will begin at 6.30pm to stir the festival with popular songs of BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen and NCT. The performers will compete in the qualifying round of the … [Read more...] about K-pop Lover Festival to take place in Hà Nội

The Vietnamese Government leader made the statement as he addressed the highly anticipated ASEAN – US Special Summit on May 13 (US time). The summit includes a meeting between ASEAN leaders and US President Joe Biden, a session between ASEAN leaders and US Vice President Kamala Harris on maritime security and COVID-19, and a session between ASEAN leaders and the US cabinet on climate, clean energy, and infrastructure. US leaders have announced a range of proposals and initiatives for cooperation with ASEAN. The US will invest 40 million USD to finance the development of clean energy infrastructure, another 40 million USD to strengthen maritime cooperation, 150 million USD to implement the ASEAN-US Health Futures initiative, provide support for ASEAN’s climate change response capacity enhancement and infrastructure development, and 70 million USD for educational programmes and people-to-people exchanges. ASEAN leaders thanked the US for its proactive support in responding to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM attends ASEAN – US Special Summit

US President Joe Biden and leaders of ASEAN countries (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The recently concluded ASEAN-US Special Summit , taking place after a 5-year hiatus, marking the 45th anniversary of the sides’ dialogue relations has demonstrated the US’s determination and strong efforts and is a vivid proof of their appreciation of such ties as well as commitment to and wish for promoting it. Ha Kim Ngoc also emphasised this is the first time that exchanges and meetings have taken place between leaders of ASEAN countries and leaders of US Congress, Vice Presidents, Ministers in the Joe Biden Administration and major corporations. This showed that the US attaches great importance to, strongly commit to, and support the development of its relations with the bloc. US President Joe Biden and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) (Photo: VNA) On the Vietnamese delegation’s participation at and contributions to the summit, Ngoc said PM Chinh took part in and … [Read more...] about Deputy FM on ASEAN-US Special Summit

The Australian publication called it "Lovers' Island" which has everything for a honeymoon from luxury resorts, seafood restaurants and chic cocktail bars to shimmering reefs and pristine islets. Between October and March is the best time to visit, it said. It advised tourists to visit Long Beach and Khem Beach with their white sand and emerald waters, saying it is an ideal place from where to watch the sun set. Sao Beach in An Thoi Town, famous for coral diving, is also worth exploring, it said. Phu Quoc , dubbed "pearl island," has become a global destination after getting an international airport in 2012 and allowing 30-day visa-free entry for foreigners in 2014. It received over five million visitors in 2019, including 541,600 foreigners. Other places in the list are Aeolian Islands in Italy, Shikoku in Japan, Coron Island in the Philippines, Haida Gwaii Islands in Canada, Molokai in the U.S., and Daman & Diu in India./. VNA … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Island among 25 ‘incredible’ islands: Australian magazine

PM Chinh said Vietnam is cracking down on the violations of a few unscrupulous investors in the country’s stock markets to ensure its security, transparency, and sustainable development. He asked the stock exchange to cooperate and share experience in developing an effective, sustainable stock market in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Government leader had a roundtable with CEOs from world-leading firms and investment funds listed on the NYSE. The PM also informed the company executives of the implementation of the recovery package worth 4 percent of the national GDP, with focus priorities being the reopening of the economy in association with raising healthcare capacity and pandemic response, ensuring social welfare and creating jobs, support for businesses, investing into infrastructures, and improving institutions and business environment. During the visit, Prime Minister Chinh wrote in the guest book, expressing his pleasure to visit the largest stock exchange in the world in terms … [Read more...] about PM visits New York Stock Exchange

Chairman of the People’s Committee of HCMC Phan Van Mai speaks at the conference. The statement was made at a virtual conference on the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No.06-NQ/TW dated January 24, 2022 on planning, construction, management and sustainable development of urban areas in Vietnam to 2030 with a vision to 2045” that was held by the Party Central Committee's Secretariat on May 18. The video conference saw the presence of Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong, Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh, Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Department Nguyen Trong Nghia and Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh. Participants located in HCMC accessing the live meeting included HCMC Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Nen, Chairman of the People’s Committee of the city Phan Van Mai and Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le. Speaking at … [Read more...] about HCMC needs special mechanisms to attract strategic investors: City’s Chairman

In a bid to reduce plastic waste at the region’s largest sporting event, 100,000 non-commercial aluminium water bottles were handed over to the Natural Resources and Environment Media Centre for athletes and fans at all venues. The move aims to promote a message about environmental protection. environmental protection . Waste is collected by volunteers after the events are completed. In particular, a “trash for gifts” campaign is being held at stadiums and other venues, where fans who voluntarily collect rubbish are given a small gift made from recycled materials. SEA Games 31 will make a significant contribution to raising people’s awareness about reducing plastic waste and optimising resources by recycling./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31 promoting environmental protection

Truong Thi Kim Tuyen (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese taekwondo fighters Truong Thi Kim Tuyen and Bac Thi Khiem on May 17 won additional two gold medals for Vietnam in the ongoing 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Accordingly, Tuyen triumphed in the women’s - 46kg Kyorugi event after defeating her Thai rival Chutikan Jongko. Meanwhile, her teammate Khiem knocked out Indonesia’s Silvana Lamadan with a result of 19-0 in the women’s – 67kg Kyorugi event. Also on the day, Vietnam’s Ly Hong Phuc grabbed a silver in the men’s -  68kg Kyorugi event, while his teammate Pham Dang Quang won a bronze in the - 58kg Kyorugi event. One day earlier, the Vietnamese taekwondo team won four gold and one silver medals in the very first day of competition at SEA Games 31 ./. VNA … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam’s female taekwondo fighters win two golds on May 17