Hardy Diec, Managing Director of FedEx Express Indochina. Photo by FedEx Express What’s the status quo with the logistics industry? Supply chains have never been more important. More than that, reliability and accuracy in these supply chains have now become even more paramount. During this pandemic, the logistics industry has proven to be vital, whether in delivering critical healthcare shipments including vaccines and medicine, or delivering huge volumes of e-commerce shipments to end consumers. The pandemic has shifted consumer behavior greatly. The boom in e-commerce will continue to be a powerful engine of the global economy. We’re witnessing how essential supply chains are to business survival, success and growth - they are not just an opportunity to reduce cost. Businesses are rethinking their supply chains, moving to a "just in case" approach for inventory management to counter unplanned scenarios. Being able to receive products and critical components either by … [Read more...] about Innovative logistics models in great demand: FedEx director
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for COVID-19 with moderate symptoms, her office said in a statement on Saturday. She will not be in Parliament for the government's Emissions Reduction Plan on Monday and the coming Budget on Thursday. "Travel arrangements for her trade mission to the United States are unaffected at this stage," the statement added. Ardern had been symptomatic since Friday evening, returning a weak positive at night and a clear positive on Saturday morning on a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), the statement said. At this stage her symptoms are moderate and she has been in isolation since May 8 when her partner Clarke Gayford tested positive, it said. Due to the positive RAT, Ardern will be required to isolate until the morning of May 21, and undertake what duties she can remotely this week. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will address media in her place on Monday. "This is a milestone week for the Government and I'm gutted I can't … [Read more...] about New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID
Experts warn not to abuse liver enzyme tests to detect acute hepatitis
Doctor Nguyen Thi Tuong Diem is examining a child (Photo: SGGP) On the morning of May 12, at the Ho Chi Minh City-based Children's Hospital 1 and the Children's Hospital 2, hundreds of parents brought their children to be examined. Ms. Ho Hai from Ben Cat City in the Southern Province of Binh Duong said that her child had a fever, vomiting, and jaundice; because she has read the information about the recommendations of the Ministry of Health on the internet, and fearing that her child would contract acute hepatitis; thus, she quickly took a bus from Binh Duong to take her child to Children's Hospital 1 for a medical checkup. Though doctors said that the baby did not have acute hepatitis, she insisted on a liver enzyme test for her baby as many cases reported gastrointestinal symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting preceding presentation with severe acute hepatitis, and increased levels of liver enzymes On the same day, at the Pediatrics Department at many … [Read more...] about Experts warn not to abuse liver enzyme tests to detect acute hepatitis
Vietnam to lift pre-entry COVID-19 test requirements for entrants on May 15
Vietnam will remove the pre-entry COVID-19 test requirements for all foreign arrivals starting Sunday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed. The direction, effective at 0:00 on May 15, comes as the numbers of COVID-19 infections and deaths drop both in Vietnam and around the world. In a dispatch issued on Friday, the PM cited the World Health Organization as announcing that the COVID-19 pandemic has tended to reduce in both patient numbers and fatalities on a global scale and that basic vaccines are still effective against variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In such context, many countries have been taking steps to ease COVID-19 restrictions, including removal of pre-entry testing, the document said. PM Chinh requested the Ministry of Health to closely monitor the epidemic situation and provide timely and appropriate instructions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must direct Vietnamese agencies abroad to ask people wishing to enter Vietnam to comply with epidemic … [Read more...] about Vietnam to lift pre-entry COVID-19 test requirements for entrants on May 15
Visitors to Vietnam no longer required Covid-19 testing
The latest decision is expected to boost the traveling of visitors to Vietnam in the context that the country's Covid-19 infections have dropped to a 10-month low. Vietnam has removed the pre-entry Covid-19 testing requirements for all arrivals, starting today [May 15], according to a recent government’s instruction. It comes as the numbers of Covid-19 infections and deaths drop both in Vietnam and around the world. Vietnam has reported no Covid-19 related deaths over the past week while infections fell to a 10-month low of around 1,800 cases per day. In an official document issued this weekend, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh cited a World Health Organization (WHO)’s report that the pandemic has tended to subside worldwide, shown by the reducing number of new contractions and fatalities, and that the vaccines are still effective against variants of the novel coronavirus. In such context, many countries have been taking steps to ease Covid-19 restrictions, including removing … [Read more...] about Visitors to Vietnam no longer required Covid-19 testing
Foreigners happy as Vietnam lifts Covid testing requirement
American Justin Douglas told VnExpress International he was glad to hear the test requirement went on May 15. "At this point I think Covid is endemic and that testing serves no significant purpose anymore besides presenting a bureaucratic hassle for traveling. "In addition to the high costs, there was the added stress of finding out where you can get a suitable test, and getting it at the right time." "Vietnam is my favorite country and I have been waiting to go back." Yves Badaroux also of the U.S. said he backed the government's decision as many countries across the world have already done so. "Removing the test conveys a message that the country really wants tourists to come back. "We plan to visit Vietnam in October and November. We miss Vietnam. We have been there five times already and cannot wait to come back." Singaporean Ben Teh said: "This is great news. We don't have to bother to get a PCR or antigen rapid test done because it's really costly and makes no … [Read more...] about Foreigners happy as Vietnam lifts Covid testing requirement
NA standing committee reviews budget allocation for national target programmes
National Assembly Deputy Chairman Nguyễn Đức Hải speaking at the session. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Friday reviewed the central budget allocation for the 2021-25 period, and the year 2022 in particular, for the implementation of national target programmes (NTPs). These three programmes focus on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, new rural development, and sustainable poverty reduction. In the meeting, the NA Committee for Finance and Budget approved the Government’s proposal to allocate VNĐ100 trillion (US$4.3 billion) to the medium-term public investment capital for the 2021-25 period. A majority of the committee members also agreed that the proposal, which excluded the non-business capital allocation, went in line with the Law on Public Investment and Law on State Budget. This budget approval will be the basis for ministries, departments, and localities to determine annual public … [Read more...] about NA standing committee reviews budget allocation for national target programmes
ASEAN foreign ministers review preparation for ASEAN – U.S. Special Summit
At the meeting, Son said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who arrived in Washington D.C. the same day, will attend activities within the summit, slated for May 12-13. Vietnam will coordinate with other ASEAN countries to make contribution to the event, he said, stressing that maintaining ASEAN’s solidarity and unity, promoting its centrality, as well as its stance, principles and common voice, maintaining the grouping’s equal approach in relations with partners, and enhancing substantive, effective and mutually beneficial cooperation should be further affirmed by the bloc. Cambodia – the ASEAN Chair 2022 – said the ASEAN - U.S. Special Summit will be held with diverse activities. Apart from the activities within the framework like a banquet to be hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden and official meetings between leaders of the two sides, ASEAN leaders will meet with representatives from the U.S. parliament and business and political circles, among others. The ministers agreed with … [Read more...] about ASEAN foreign ministers review preparation for ASEAN – U.S. Special Summit
No Covid test is good news, but is it good enough?
"Finally, the biggest news that we all needed." Tom GD "Congrats PM. Well decided. Now next step please; Visa exemption with 30 days for whole EU + Switzerland, U.S. and Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The economy will thank you big for this decision." erkan tuncaakar "Great news. Now just have to go back to pre Covid visa policy and open the country fully. Only 80 countries currently can come and only for 30 days. Spoke to a retired couple yesterday. They have to fly out today. Not going to bother doing a visa run and coming back. Going to spend their next 6-month holiday and money somewhere else. Sad, as they wanted to see more of the country but cant be bothered with the visa situation the way it is now." Steve Brown "If you are over 65 this is not what you need. What you need is for Vietnam to stop letting the health insurance companies decide who can enter Vietnam. There are only a small handful of countries who require health insurance to enter and Vietnam is one … [Read more...] about No Covid test is good news, but is it good enough?
Coordination activities of army units and socio-political organizations reviewed
PANO – A conference to review the coordination between the Vietnam People’s Army and political, social and humanitarian organizations was held under the chair of Lieutenant General Dao Duy Minh, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics, on February 26th. Over the past time, these units have well implemented staff work, making contributions to the well implementation of the joint resolution. The coordination helped promote solidarity and understanding between army units and socio-political organizations in consolidating localities’ socio-political stability, assisting local people to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, recover from the consequences of natural disasters, as well as well conduct movements launched by the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front. This year, the units will further carry out staff work and organize activities to mark the 60th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s … [Read more...] about Coordination activities of army units and socio-political organizations reviewed