It made landfall along the coast of Maoming City in China's Guangdong Province at around 3 p.m. Saturday, Chinese newspapers reported. At 4 p.m. it lay centered around 320 kilometers to the east of Quang Ninh Province, home to Ha Long Bay, with a maximum wind speed of 117 kph, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. It will move northwest at a speed of 10-15 kph and is expected to weak into a tropical depression by Sunday morning with winds decreasing to 61 kph. Vietnam’s northeastern region should expect rains of 40-80 mm, and more than 100 mm in some places, between Saturday evening and Sunday. A day earlier weather experts had expected the region to be hit by torrential downpours of up to 150-350 mm a day. Rainfall of 180 mm a day is considered heavy. Chaba is the first storm to appear over the East Sea this year. June-October is normally the rain and storm season in Vietnam. Some 10-12 storms are expected to enter Vietnamese waters this … [Read more...] about Storm Chaba poses no more danger to Vietnam’s northeast as it makes landfall
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International Day of Yoga marked in Ba Ria – Vung Tau
A Yoga performance at the event (Photo: VNA) Ba Ria - Vung Tau (VNA) – More than 600 yogis in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau gathered at an event on June 2 to celebrate the International Day of Yoga 2022 (June 21). Addressing the event, Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture and Sports Nguyen Thi Anh Hong said that the International Day of Yoga is a chance for yogis to meet, exchange experience and spread Yoga spirit to the community, but also an opportunity for the Vietnam ese and Indian people to foster cultural exchanges, thus enhancing the sound relations between the two countries as well as Ba Ria-Vung Tau and India in particular. Hong said that currently, the province is home to nearly 60 Yoga clubs and 80 training facilities. Yoga has been practiced by a large number of local residents, she added. For his part, Indian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Madan Mohan Sethi said that Yoga connects the mind and body of humans, and … [Read more...] about International Day of Yoga marked in Ba Ria – Vung Tau
COVID-19: national caseload rises to 10,745,631 on June 29
A health worker takes a nasal swab for COVID-19 testing. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national caseload of COVID-19 reached 10,745,631 on June 29, according to the Ministry of Health . A total 9,387 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on June 29, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,675,359. There are 49 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,087. On June 28, 527,610 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 231,461,079./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: national caseload rises to 10,745,631 on June 29
Top leaders extend congratulations to Canada on National Day
Hanoi (VNA) – Top leaders of Vietnam on July 1 sent messages of congratulations to Canadian leaders on the 155th Canada Day (National Day) (July 1). President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a message of congratulation s to Governor General Mary Simon, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh cabled a congratulatory message to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, and Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue extended greetings to Speaker of the Senate George Furey and Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota. On this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son also congratulated his Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly./. VNA … [Read more...] about Top leaders extend congratulations to Canada on National Day
Da Nang offering preferential policies to attract investors
The Lien Chieu deep-water port project, on a planned area of about 450 hectares, will be the largest container port in the central region upon completion and be capable of berthing container vessels of up to 8,000 TEUs. The project consists of 2 components, with an implementation period from 2021 to 2025. Da Nang is now calling for investment in the project and offering incentives. “Port infrastructure investment is among the categories subject to incentives. Projects with investment of over 30 trillion VND will enjoy special investment incentives. We are developing a bidding plan and attempting to get construction underway this year,” said Le Thanh Hung, Director of the Management Board for Da Nang’s Priority Infrastructure Investment Projects. Considered a highlight of Da Nang’s investment attraction efforts, its Hi-Tech Park has been attracting a host of projects, in particular foreign investment focusing on information technology and high-tech industry. Luong Van Quang, … [Read more...] about Da Nang offering preferential policies to attract investors
Embassy: two Vietnamese arrested in Spain for alleged sexual assault
An article on the case run by foreign media (Source: Majorcadailybulletin) Hanoi (VNA) – Police on the Spanish island of Mallorca on June 25 said they had arrested two Vietnamese citizens accused of raping a 17-year-old girl and privacy violation, according to the Vietnam ese Embassy in Spain. The two have been released on bail and waiting for Spanish authorities' decision, the embassy said. After learning about the case, the embassy took initial steps in citizen protection , held working sessions with local competent agencies to verify the information, and asked the Spanish side to ensure the rights and legitimate interests of the citizens and provide updates on the settlement./. VNA … [Read more...] about Embassy: two Vietnamese arrested in Spain for alleged sexual assault
Lao national academy includes Ho Chi Minh’s complete works into curriculum
The Lao version of the Ho Chi Minh's complete works (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao National Academy of Politics and Public Administration on July 1 announced and guided the teaching and studying of Ho Chi Minh's complete works with a collection of 15 books and a Ho Chi Minh study dictionary at the facility. At the event, Dr. Khamla Keoounkham, vice director of the academy, said that the teaching and studying of the works has a practical meaning, creating favourable conditions for researchers, scholars and teachers as well as other people interested in President Ho Chi Minh's ideology to access the late Vietnamese leader’s works. He highlighted the viewpoints in the Ho Chi Minh ideology, underlining they have guided Vietnam’s development towards socialism with Marxism-Leninism playing the role as revolutionary theory. In his works, President Ho Chi Minh showed a pure diplomacy spirit with the famous words of “helping our friends is helping ourselves,” said … [Read more...] about Lao national academy includes Ho Chi Minh’s complete works into curriculum
Siem Reap – Da Nang air route resumed
At the welcome ceremony for passengers on the flight (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) - Flight K6 840 departed from Siem Reap of Cambodia at 3:35 pm on July 1 and landed safely at Da Nang International Airport at 5:35pm on the same day. This is the first commercial passenger flight to be re-operated on the Siem Reap - Da Nang route after more than 2 years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Efforts to restore tourism and resume direct flights between Cambodia and Vietnam are aimed at celebrating the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations," said Nguyen. Xuan Binh, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Tourism. He said the direct route from Da Nang to Siem Reap further affirms the strategic position of Da Nang for international tourist markets as the gateway to world heritage sites. It is expected to contribute to boosting travel demand between Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as facilitating the exchange of international visitors between Siem Reap … [Read more...] about Siem Reap – Da Nang air route resumed
Lao Women’s Union delegation visits Da Nang
Lao Women’s Union delegation visits Da Nang. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – A delegation of the Lao Women’s Union led by its President Inlavan Keobounphan had a working session with representatives from the Party Committee of central Da Nang city on July 1. Inlavan Keobounphan told the hosts that the Lao Women’s Union and its Vietnam ese counterpart have maintained their close coordination and intensified cooperation activities. She pledged to uphold the achievements to contribute to boosting the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, as well as between Da Nang and southern and central provinces of Laos, bringing practical interests to people and women of the two countries. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang highlighted the significance of the Lao delegation’s visit, during which, he said, Da Nang and five Lao localities will sign memoranda of understanding on cooperation for … [Read more...] about Lao Women’s Union delegation visits Da Nang
COVID-19: 839 cases added to national caseload on June 30
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A total 839 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours from 4pm June 29 to 4pm June 30, according to the Ministry of Health . The new infections raised the national caseload to 10,746,470. A total 5,959 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on June 30, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,681,318. There are 24 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support . No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,087. On June 29, 1,192,491 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 232,125,960./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: 839 cases added to national caseload on June 30