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Earlier on February 5, around 25 members of Military Hospital 175 had close contact with the 1979th COVID-19 case who had come to the hospital for health checkup. Immediately, the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 3 sent its personnel to build a 100-bed field hospital for quarantining those with close contact with COVID-19 cases in Ho Chi Minh City. The hospital’s members also made and presented 200 litters of hand sanitizer to Military Hospital 175 for COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control. Members of the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 3 in a training course on COVID-19 prevention and control In addition, personnel of the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 3 thoroughly grasped directives of higher levels on COVID-19 prevention and control and strictly observed the Health Ministry’s 5K message: Khau trang (facemask), khu khuan (disinfection), khoang cach (distance), khong tu tap (no gathering), and khai bao y te (health declaration). During the Lunar New … [Read more...] about Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 3 joins the fight against COVID-19

An organic red-flesh dragon fruit orchard in Long An province’s Chau Thanh district. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Farmer Le Van Chin from the southern province of Long An recently livestreamed an advert about his cooperative’s red-flesh dragon fruit on his Facebook page. “Hi everyone! Here is the dragon fruit garden of Que My Thanh Cooperative. After 25 days of harvest, it has a thin peel and red flesh. Rest assured we never use any harmful chemicals to spray the fruit. We guarantee that it is healthy and tasty,” he told viewers. “I livestream various stages such as farming, harvesting and packaging to create consumer confidence about my product,” he said. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chin was one of thousands of farmers who decided to sell directly on social network sites such as Facebook, Zalo and others. No official statistics about the number of farmers using livestreaming exist, but it has become increasingly common. Livestreams on social … [Read more...] about Farmers embrace livestreams, high-tech advances for better quality, productivity

Images of Thien An mountain and Tra Khuc River have long been typical symbols of the central province of Quang Ngai. The majestic scenery is not only loved by the locals, but also admired by tourists. The place has become a spot for the locality to develop tourism and economy. Overview of My Khe beach in Quang Ngai City where Tra Khuc River flows into the sea. (Photo: VNA) Tourists visit a tower in Thien An Pagoda on the top of An mountain. (Photo: VNA) Traditional boat racing takes place on Tra Khuc River, which runs through Tinh Long Commune, Quang Ngai City. (Photo: VNA) Sugar production in Nghia Dung Commune, Quang Ngai City. (Photo: VNA) Co Luy boat building cooperative (Nghia Phu Commune, Tu Nghia District, Quang Ngai) is located in the intersection of Tra Khuc and Phu Tho rivers. (Photo: VNA) ‘Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa’ (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa soldiers takes place in An Vinh … [Read more...] about Majestic scenery in Quang Ngai Province

Dr Nguyen Quang Cuong, 64, set up the 1,500-square-meter Hoa Cuong Museum in Binh An Commune, Loc Ha District in November 2020 at a cost of tens of billions of dong (VND10 billion = $435,000). It is divided into 13 sections. The idea of building a museum initially came to the former professor (pictured) at Binh Dinh Province’s Quy Nhon University in the 1970s after losing some certificates. He thought he would showcase the best of the past for his family and society. In the museum yard, Cuong has miniatures of Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands and boats made more than a century ago. Jars, porcelain, china, and ancient mortars are also displayed in the yard. There are 20 old motorbikes and bikes on the first floor, each costing VND30 - 100 million ($1,300 - 4,350). There are also documents and photos on display on the first floor. The second floor has more than 300 prehistoric … [Read more...] about Former lecturer sets up museum in central Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh Last year brought unprecedented change, but Vietnam’s external activities were implemented effectively in both bilateral and multilateral respects. Could you highlight Vietnam’s achievements in 2020? 2020 was a special year with the regional and global situation changing quickly and the Covid-19 pandemic affecting all aspects of life. Under the leadership of the party, the entire political system fully fulfilled the dual task of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and maintaining a stable environment for socioeconomic development. External activities were implemented effectively in both bilateral and multilateral respects. Vietnamese leaders conducted more than 33 phone talks with leaders of various countries to discuss strengthening relations. Vietnam successfully performed the roles of ASEAN Chair 2020, Chair of the 41st ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) and non-permanent member of the UN Security … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 2020 achievements stand out against pandemic backdrop