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A local resident in Que Vo district, Bac Ninh province, has sample taken for COVID-19 testing. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A total of 3,646 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Vietnam in the past 24 hours to 5pm on October 20, along with 72 more deaths, the Ministry of Health announced. The nationwide tally since the beginning of the pandemic stands at 869,193. The total number of deaths is 21,416. Among the new cases, 11 were imported and the rest were local transmissions. Of the new infections, 1,810 were detected in the community. The number of infections increased by 608 cases compared to the previous day’s figure. Ho Chi Minh City still has the highest infection rate with 1,347 cases, followed by its neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong (492) and Dong Nai (305). The capital city of Hanoi reported 10 new cases. Other provinces and cities that logged COVID cases in the past 24 hours are An Giang (194), Soc Trang (100), Bac Lieu (99), Gia Lai (93), Kien …

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The level of saltwater intrusion may be approximately at the level of 2015-2016, which saw historic salinity and drought in the region. The saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta region during this year’s dry season would occur earlier and be worse than previous years, warned the Department of Water Resources Management under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The level of saltwater intrusion may be approximately at the level of 2015-2016, which saw historic salinity and drought in the region. This forecast was based on the data of water levels in the upper Mekong River’s reservoirs, the water resources of the Mekong River, especially the capacity of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake, and the tides in the downstream area. According to the data, the capacity of reservoirs in the upper Mekong River was estimated at 65 billion cu.m but by the end of September, the total capacity of reservoirs just reached nearly 70 percent. At Cambodia’s Kratie station, in …

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State budget collection in the southeast and Mekong Delta regions regions hit 495 trillion VND (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Complicated developments of the latest resurgence of COVID-19 have severely impacted production and business activities of cities and provinces in the southeast and Mekong Delta regions, slowing down economic development pace of these two major economic areas of the country. Minus growth forecast for some localities At an online meeting on the building of socio-economic development and public investment plans in 2022 for the southeast and Mekong Delta regions on September 15, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quy Dong said that the average growth of the two regions in the first six months of this year was lower than the country’s level. He noted that the Mekong Delta region only recorded a 4.5 percent growth in the period, and that of the southeastern region was 4.58 percent, while the country’s average was 5.64 percent. However, …

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This week, the second session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) will take place, with one of the biggest focuses laid on saving enterprises and spurring on economic growth. The second session of the 15th National Assembly kicked off today, with a major focus to be placed on discussing solutions to further support businesses hurt by the health crisis, and ensuring foreign investment growth continues in a positive direction in the long term. Foreign investors still see the many advantages of placing funding in Vietnam. VIR Photo: Dung Minh Never before has the World Bank had to continuously revise down Vietnam’s economic growth forecast for a year, and last week it released its lowest projection yet. “Vietnam’s GDP contracted by 6.2 per cent on-year in Q3/2021, the sharpest drop since quarterly data were compiled in the country. Given this, and depending on the strength of the economic rebound in Q4, GDP growth for 2021 is now estimated to be in the 2-2.5 per cent …

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An additional 3,646 Covid-19 infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours in Vietnam, and nearly two million Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered in the country on Wednesday, according to a report from the Ministry of Health. Health workers conduct Covid-19 testing in Hanoi According to the ministry's report, 3,635 of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 50 localities including HCM City (1,347), Binh Duong (492), Dong Nai (305), An Giang (194), Soc Trang (100), Bac Lieu (99), Gia Lai (93), and Kien Giang (87). There were 11 imported patients confirmed today. The new infections showed an increase of 608 cases compared to yesterday's figure. There were 1,810 infections found in the community. As of Wednesday evening, 869,193 infections have been reported since the new outbreak occurred in the country in late April. Some localities that have recorded the highest number of patients include HCM City (420,946), Binh Duong …

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Illustrative image (Source: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) Since the EC imposed the “yellow card” on the Vietnamese fishery sector, the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang has set up and completed a provincial steering committee and inspection groups based at fishing ports to popularise IUU prevention regulations to fishermen. The province has regularly organised inspections and examinations on legal documents, necessary equipment of fishing vessels before allowing them to go offshore and dock at Tran De fishing port. Like Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh and Ca Mau provinces have also rolled out measures to enhance local fishermen’s awareness of sustainable offshore fishing. Nguyen Viet Trieu, Vice Director of the Fishery Sub-Department of Ca Mau province, said that in order to minimise IUU fishing activities , the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has given advice to the provincial People’s Committee on preventive measures and coordinated with relevant …

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An additional 3,639 Covid-19 infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours in 53 localities in Vietnam, the Ministry of Health reported on Monday evening. According to the ministry's report, 3,620 of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 53 localities including HCM City (969), Binh Duong (517), Dong Nai (458), An Giang (232), Tay Ninh (163), Bac Lieu (156), Tien Giang (111), Kien Giang (99), and Soc Trang (87). There were 19 imported patients confirmed today. The new infections showed a decrease of 408 cases compared to yesterday's figure. There were 1,573 infections found in the community. As of Monday evening, 887,797 infections have been reported since the new outbreak occurred in the country in late April. Some localities that have recorded the highest number of patients include HCM City (426,090), Binh Duong (229,357), Dong Nai (61,990), Long An (34,301), and Tien Giang (15,737). The outbreak has so far spread to 62 out of 63 cities and provinces …

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Thirty-two cities and provinces across the country have declared their COVID-19 risk levels by October 18, following the Government’s new guidelines on safe adaption to the pandemic outlined in Resolution 128/NQ-CP. Thirty-two cities and provinces across the country have declared their COVID-19 risk levels by October 18, following the Government’s new guidelines on safe adaption to the pandemic outlined in Resolution 128/NQ-CP. The guidelines set out three indicators to assess the level of pandemic risk – the number of new community infections, the coverage of vaccinations, and the ability to receive and treat patients at all levels. Accordingly, 18 provinces have been at Level 1. They are Lai Chau, Cao Bang, Lao Cai, Bac Kan, Dien Bien, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Nam Dinh, Quang Ninh, Quang Ngai, Phu Yen, Dong Nai, Ben Tre, Binh Thuan, and Soc Trang. Fourteen cities and provinces at Level 2 include Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Son La, Hai Duong, Hung …

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Fifty five cities and provinces across the country have completed their assessment COVID-19 risk levels as of October 20, following the new guidelines on safe adaption to the pandemic. Fifty five cities and provinces across the country have completed their assessment COVID-19 risk levels as of October 20, following the new guidelines on safe adaption to the pandemic, as outlined by Government Resolution 128/NQ-CP and health ministry's instructions. The guidelines set out three indicators to assess the level of pandemic risk – the number of new community infections, the coverage of vaccinations, and the ability to receive and treat patients at all levels. Some announced that they are at Level 1, including Quang Ninh, Lai Chau, Cao Bang, Lao Cai, Bac Kan, Dien Bien, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Quang Ninh, Quang Ngai, Phu Yen, Dong Nai, Ben Tre, Binh Thuan and Soc Trang, among others. Da Nang, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Son La, Hai …

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Online learning will continue to be a support tool for students even after schools reopen. A total of 23 provinces and cities across Vietnam have allowed students to return to school, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). These localities are mainly in the North where no Covid-19 cases have been confirmed or the pandemic has been contained. In the northern province of Bac Giang, once a coronavirus hotspot, the new school year began on September 6 and will end on May 25 next year in line with the MoET’s plan. In May, Bac Giang was Vietnam’s coronavirus epicenter but now only a handful of cases are reported each day and 99.8% of Covid-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals. The province has also administered vaccines to 18% of its population. Under the MoET’s guidelines, each locality can formulate its own agenda, which suits the actual situation but the key dates should not be 15 days later than the ones stipulated in the general plan. In …

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