A technician analyses biological specimens to detect COVID-19 infections in the southern province of Bạc Liêu's Centre for Disease Control. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam registered 1,179 new COVID-19 infections, all domestically transmitted, and one death on Monday. The capital Hà Nội again led the number of new daily cases with 332. The other localities reporting new transmissions were Vĩnh Phúc (75), Quảng Trị (72), Yên Bái (60), Quảng Ninh (56), Tuyên Quang (42), Đà Nẵng (40), Nghệ An (39), Phú Thọ (38), Thái Bình (37), Quảng Bình (37), Hải Dương (36), Thái Nguyên (30), Lào Cai (26), Sơn La (22), Bắc Kạn (19), Hưng Yên (18), Hải Phòng (17), Hà Tĩnh (15), Hòa Bình (15), Quảng Ngãi (14), Cao Bằng (13), Điện Biên (12), Lâm Đồng (11), Hà Giang (11), Hà Nam (9), Thanh Hóa (9), Lạng Sơn (9), HCM City (8 ), Lai Châu (8 ), Khánh Hòa (7), Nam Định (7), Bình Phước (6), Phú Yên (5), Ninh Bình (4), Gia Lai (4), Bắc Giang (3), Bình Định (3), Bình Dương (3), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (3), Thừa … [Read more...] about Việt Nam logs 1,179 new COVID-19 cases, one death on Monday
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Additional 1,179 Covid-19 infections announced on Monday
An additional 1,179 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Monday, raising the national tally to over 10.71 million, according to the Ministry of Health. According to the ministry's report, most of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 33 out of 63 localities in the country with some localities seeing the highest numbers including Hanoi (332), Vinh Phuc (75), Quang Tri (72), Yen Bai (60), and Quang Ninh (56). As of Monday evening, the number of Covid-19 patients in Vietnam has increased to over 10.71 million. The country now stands 12th among 227 countries and territories worldwide in the number of infections. On May 23, an additional 3,862 more patients recovered from the disease, raising the number of recoveries in the country to over 9.40 million. On Monday evening, one death related to Covid-19 was announced, taking the total fatalities to 43,076. By May 22, the country had injected more than 219 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, including over … [Read more...] about Additional 1,179 Covid-19 infections announced on Monday
Thailand to lift COVID-19 curbs on nightlife from June
Residents wearing face masks walk on streets in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand will allow nightclubs and karaoke bars to resume regular hours starting next month, ending most of its remaining pandemic restriction s as daily infection declines, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Entertainment venues such as bars, pubs, karaoke clubs and other services may open until midnight after June, but these facilities should take a universal preventive approach, the CCSA said in an announcement on May 20. It said that their staff must have received booster shots and taken antigen tests every seven days. Starting on June 1, Thailand will also drop a requirement for unvaccinated travelers to quarantine. They will have to either take a test on arrival or show a negative COVID-19 test before departure. Thailand's nightlife is a major attraction for tourists, but most entertainment venues have been shut down or faced a … [Read more...] about Thailand to lift COVID-19 curbs on nightlife from June
1,179 new COVID-19 cases, one death reported on Monday
The 1,179 new COVID-19 cases are all local infections with 812 in the community, detected in Hà Nội (332), Vĩnh Phúc (75), Quảng Trị (72), Yên Bái (60), Quảng Ninh (56), Tuyên Quang (42), Đà Nẵng (40), Nghệ An (39), Phú Thọ (38), Thái Bình (37), Quảng Bình (37), Hải Dương (36), Thái Nguyên (30), Lào Cai (26), Sơn La (22), Bắc Kạn (19), Hưng Yên (18), Hải Phòng (17), Hà Tĩnh (15), Hòa Bình (15), Quảng Ngãi (14), Cao Bằng (13), Điện Biên (12), Lâm Đồng (11), Hà Giang (11), Hà Nam (9), Thanh Hóa (9), Lạng Sơn (9), Hồ Chí Minh City(8 ), Lai Châu (8 ), Khánh Hòa (7), Nam Định (7), Bình Phước (6), Phú Yên (5), Ninh Bình (4), Gia Lai (4), Bắc Giang (3), Bình Định (3), Bình Dương (3), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (3), Thừa Thiên Huế (2), Tây Ninh (1), and Cần Thơ (1). … [Read more...] about 1,179 new COVID-19 cases, one death reported on Monday
Vietnam attends education forum in UK
UK Ambassador for International Education Steve Smith (left), Vietnamese Ambassador to UK Nguyen Hoang Long (centre) and Under Secretary of State (Minister for Skills) Alex Burghart of UK at the Education World Forum 2022. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Education is one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s priorities and the Education World Forum (EWF) is a great opportunity for the ASEAN countries to learn about cooperation between the UK and other countries in the region, not only in the field of education but also economy, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long has said. British Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) In his opening remarks, British Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi emphasised that it is high time for the countries to work together to tackle the challenges posed by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic difficulties around the world. He said he believes that cooperation between … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends education forum in UK
Efforts made to ensure highest efficiency of NA’s third session: Top legislator
The third session of the NA opened on May 23 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the 15th National Assembly (NA)'s third session, NA agencies and deputies had made careful preparations on discussion contents, aiming for the highest outcomes with shortest sitting time, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while opening the session on May 23. He said that the session is taking place following the success of the fifth session of the NA Standing Committee , focusing on many important issues in the socio-economic development, the building of the Party and political system to meet the demands of the country’s reform period. Over the past one year, the NA has worked hard to improve its operational efficiency, while approving three laws and 45 resolutions which included many unprecedented regulations to ease difficulties facing people and businesses and promote socio-economic development in both short and long terms, the official said. He … [Read more...] about Efforts made to ensure highest efficiency of NA’s third session: Top legislator
Supportive solutions needed for enterprises
Many parts suppliers for automobile production want to have new investment but face large capital obstacles because collateral is unavailable after two years fighting COVID-19. —VNA/VNS Photo Supportive solutions for businesses need to be implemented faster and stronger to improve the capacity of businesses and increase linkage among them, according to experts. In the context of a pandemic-disrupted supply chain and political conflict, support from the Government and organisations for the linkage among businesses is significant. According to the Viet Nam Association of Supporting Industries (VASI), to improve the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises, it is necessary to have supportive policies to reduce costs, easy access to credit and preferential interest rates for businesses in investment activities and production. There are also solutions for training and improvement of management. Many parts suppliers for motorcycle production want to have new investment but face large … [Read more...] about Supportive solutions needed for enterprises
Growth target of 6.5 percent remains big challenge: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh addresses the 15th NA's third session on May 23. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The targets set for 2022, including the growth target of 6-6.5 percent, remain a huge challenge given the domestic and international situation, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said at the third session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 23. The Deputy PM reported that the macro economy has been maintained, major economic balances ensured, and inflation brought under control, with the consumer price index ( CPI ) in the first four months of this year up 2.1 percent. The monetary market and interest rates have also remained stable, he said, adding that the credit balance by the end of April has increased by 7.18 percent compared to late 2021. In the four-month period, State budget revenue hit 657.4 trillion VND (28.37 billion USD), equivalent to 46.6 percent of the estimate and up 15.4 percent year-on-year. Export turnover reached 122.4 … [Read more...] about Growth target of 6.5 percent remains big challenge: Deputy PM
Việt Nam commits to working with global community in tackling global issues
Ambassador Lê Thị Tuyết Mai. Photo vtv.vn Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái is attending the 52nd World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting from May 23-24 in Davos, Switzerland. Ambassador Lê Thi Tuyết Mai, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Việt Nam to the United Nations, World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, talks to VTV News on relations between Việt Nam and WEF, as well as issues surrounding the content of this year's forum. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 (WEF Davos Conference 2022) has the theme "History at a turning point: Government Polic ies and Business Strateg ies". This will be the first live event promoting public-private cooperation between leaders of countries, international organi sations and global corporations since the COVID-19 pandemic. Could you please tell us more about the issues that will be discussed at the Conference, as well as the purpose, meaning and comments on this year's topic? The … [Read more...] about Việt Nam commits to working with global community in tackling global issues
NA meeting expected to create premise for socio-economic achievements
National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ delivers opening remarks at the meeting in Hà Nội on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ asked deputies to propose practical and effective measures to fulfil socio-economic targets for the 2021-2025 period. Addressing the opening ceremony of the third session of the 15th-tenure NA in Hà Nội on Monday, Chairman Huệ proposed the deputies assess achievements and shortcomings, while pointing out challenges to successfully implementing socio-economic development tasks. Deputies were also asked to closely follow requirements, targets and solutions set by the NA and the Government regarding socio-economic development, COVID-19 prevention and control, five-year planning frameworks during the 2021-2025 period and fiscal and monetary policies. In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the third session, NA agencies and deputies made careful preparations for discussions, aiming for the best outcomes … [Read more...] about NA meeting expected to create premise for socio-economic achievements