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Vietnam will receive 4.8 to 8.2 million of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses AZD1222 for free, which are shared by COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX), a global initiative Vietnam has engaged, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday. COVAX, which aims at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, is led by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, the World Health Organization, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and others. The doses are said to arrive in Vietnam in batches from now to the second quarter of this year and will be given for free. The Ministry of Health has assigned the General Department of Preventive Medicine to draw a plan on using COVID-19 vaccince. According to Nguyen Minh Hang, deputy head of the department, the plan is expected to be finished this week. “The first prioritized group to get the vaccination is medical staff members who are participating in combating the pandemic and treating COVID-19 patients,” Nguyen said. “Then, we will move to the next groups.” In Vietnam, AZD1222 is used to vaccinate people aged 18 to 60. Earlier, Vietnam also ordered to buy 30 million of doses of AstraZeneca vaccine which are expected to arrive in Vietnam in batches within this quarter. The vaccination price has yet to be revealved. Besides the imported vaccine, four domestic manufacturers are currently researching and developing namde-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine, of which two units are conducting human trial on volunteers. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! …

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To many, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is a bucket list item - not only for its cuisine and beautiful landscapes but also for the poetic and adventurous roads which wind through its majestic landscapes. To get to Ha Giang, most visitors take a night bus from Hanoi and make it to the city by dawn, when thin lights begin to peak over nearby mountain tops and drive the cold away. Mountainous landscape in Ha Giang. Photo: Phuong Tran / Tuoi Tre News From there, a short bus ride is needed to reach Dong Van Town, where many tourists choose to begin their trip. As Dong Van is a mountainous locality with limited access, it would not be a surprise for travelers to find themselves sitting on unbelievably crowded bus, especially during high tourism seasons. After arriving, many choose to explore the locality on a motorbike rented from one of several services available in Dong Van. Dong Van’s old town is home to the area’s best accommodation. The neighborhood is filled with historic wooden houses that have been remodeled to welcome guests who wish to experience the local lifestyle. A woman carries a child on her back while walking on a path in Pho Cao Commune in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang's Dong Van District. Photo: Phuong Tran / Tuoi Tre News In the evenings, tourists can check out the night market for a taste of local specialties, such as “thang den” (a sweet dessert of rice flour balls cooked in a sugar water with sesame seeds and peanuts), “banh tam giac mach” (a cake made from buckwheat), grilled meat served with “com lam” (grilled rice stuffed in bamboo sticks), and “chao au tau” (porridge cooked with “au tau” - a local herb). Visitors should also be sure to check out Lung Cu Commune, about 40km from Dong Van, where there are dozens of opportunities to experience the lifestyle of the ethnic Lo Lo people. Women in traditional clothes of Lo Lo people are seen …

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Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Truong Tan Sang have conveyed their message of condolences to South African President Jacob Zuma over the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela on December 5. In the message, which was also sent to the African National Congress (ANC) on Friday, the Vietnamese leaders wrote, “We would like to extend the deepest sympathy to the ANC, the State and people of South Africa as well as to the late former President’s family.” “Nelson Mandela is an eminent and beloved figure, a staunch soldier and a prominent hero of the South African people,” the message read. The late former President has dedicated his whole life and made outstanding contributions to the fight against oppression, injustice and apartheid and constantly sought freedom, justice, equality and social progress for South Africa and the world, the Vietnamese leaders said in the message.  “We would like to extend the deepest sympathy to the African National Congress and the State and people of South Africa as well as to President Mandela’s family, the message read. …

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