The author cited the World Health Organization (WHO) as saying that Vietnam is one of the few countries that can contain the epidemic well. Thanks to those successes, Vietnam has provided timely assistance such as face masks and medical supplies for many countries. Vietnam is also one of the economies with the highest growth over the past five years, with an annual average growth rate of 6.8 percent during 2016-2019 and nearly 3.0 percent in 2020 when the majority of countries worldwide experienced minus growth. The article lauded Vietnam’s efforts in international economic integration to attract resources for national development, as marked by the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement, the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. With its policy of multilateralising and diversifying international relations, Vietnam has enhanced external affairs, both … [Read more...] about Czech newspaper: Vietnam – bright spot in COVID-19 combat, economic growth
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Vietnam to tighten cybersecurity during National Party Congress
Therefore, the Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-tech Crime Prevention warns that citizens should not open any file or click on any link with unclear origin. Computer users are also advised to install proper anti-virus programs to regularly scan their machine or a suspicious file from portable storage devices like USBs and kill all possible viruses. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to tighten cybersecurity during National Party Congress
Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
The workshop also provided insights into the current state and future direction of digital healthcare transformation in Vietnam. It highlighted best practices of Ho Chi Minh City health authorities on leveraging digital solutions to maintain delivery of Non-communicable disease (NCD) care during the COVID-19 outbreak. … [Read more...] about Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
Vietnam attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
It was the first activity of the bloc this year to discuss orientations and priorities for 2021 as well as regional and global issues of shared concern. Representatives from participating countries congratulated Vietnam on successfully accomplishing its tenure as ASEAN Chair 2020, including leading the bloc in maintaining dialogues and timely and effective response to unprecedented challenges. They agreed to effectively realise reached priorities, initiatives and cooperation programmes, including accelerating the building of the ASEAN Community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also expressed support to the Brunei’s theme of ASEAN Chairmanship 2021 “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper”. Speaking at the event, Minh vowed to work closely with Brunei and other ASEAN member states to fulfill the targets and priorities set for the ASEAN Year 2021. Amid uncertain developments in the region and the world, he called on the bloc to effectively carry out initiatives as … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
HCMC continues to beat the drum for minibuses
Ha Ngoc Truong, vice chairman of the Vietnam Bridge and Road Association, called for trialling minibuses on the outskirts and the central area, which has many narrow alleys. "This [will] show the public the convenience of minibuses and indicate the demand for them." … [Read more...] about HCMC continues to beat the drum for minibuses