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Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng (right) visits people of northern Bắc Ninh Province yesterday ahead of Tết (Lunar New Year). —VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng urged Party committees, authorities and organisations at all level in northern Bắc Ninh Province to ensure a happy Tết (Lunar New Year) for all residents, including revolution contributors, disadvantaged and low-income households, and workers. He was speaking while visiting and extending Tết greetings to the Party organisation, administration, and people of northern Bắc Ninh Province on Monday. Reporting on the province's achievements, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Đào Hồng Lan said from a wholly agricultural locality with underdeveloped infrastructure, Bắc Ninh had established itself as a modernity-oriented industrialised province that was among the leading localities nationwide in terms of many socio-economic indexes. It was also one of the best … [Read more...] about Party chief asks Bắc Ninh authorities to ensure merry Tết for all

Reporting on the province's achievements, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Dao Hong Lan said from a wholly agricultural locality with underdeveloped infrastructure, Bac Ninh has established itself as a modernity-oriented industrialized province that is among the leading localities nationwide in terms of many socio-economic indexes. It is also one of the best performers in foreign investment attraction, she said, noting that 38 countries and territories have come to invest 21.2 billion USD in Bac Ninh. In particular, the province has taken strong and flexible moves in response to the COVID-19 pandemic last year so as to swiftly revitalize production and business activities and adapt to the new normal, Lan added. Congratulating Bac Ninh on its substantial efforts and achievements, General Secretary Trong asked the province to continue upholding its glorious traditions so as to build an increasingly clean and strong Party organization and political system and become an … [Read more...] about Party leader visits Bac Ninh province ahead of Tet

During the first phase of the pilot program, from January to March, foreigners and Vietnamese abroad will be able to enter Vietnam when they present vaccine passports or certificates of full vaccination against the COVID-19 pandemic, recognised by Vietnamese competent agencies, with the last shot given at least 14 days and no more than 12 months before departure. Those who have a certificate proving that they have recovered from COVID-19 within six months before departure will also be eligible to enter the country. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children less than 18 years old can come with their parents, guardians, and caregivers who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from the coronavirus disease. Other conditions include having negative results for SARS-CoV-2 test by RT-PCR/RT-LAMP method within 72 hours before entry and certified by the authority of the country conducting the test, having medical or travel insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment with a minimum … [Read more...] about HCM City ready to welcome back international visitors

At the meeting, Commanding Officer Senior Colonel Chu Van Tan delivered a report on the local border guards’ outstanding achievements last year. In particular, the provincial border guard force completed their assigned political duies, proactively worked with other local forces to thoroughly grasp situations at sea and on land to deal with emerging situations in a timely manner, contributing to safeguarding sovereignty and security at the border areas. The local border guards enhanced patrols, uncovered a number of drug trafficking cases, organized courses to raise public awareness of the Party’s guideline, the State’s policies and of not violating foreign waters. They also presented 13,000 national flags, 1,600 portraits of Uncle Ho to fishermen and people in sea border areas, and provided free medicines and health checkups for 300 local people. They gave Tet gifts to 346 needy beneficiary families and households. Notably, the command teamed with coastal district, towns, and … [Read more...] about Deputy PM extends Tet greetings to Binh Thuan border guards

At the meeting with the Chief of the General Staff, Commander of Military Region 2 Maj. Gen. Pham Hong Chuong held that the unit’s armed forces have promoted solidarity and overcome hardships to fulfill their assigned tasks in 2021. The military region has collaborated well with the local authorities to grasp all situations, provided timely advice for the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to deal with emerging issues, maintain stability in the region and assist the locality in completing the dual targets set by the Government, he added. The military region also held exercise under the direction of the Ministry of National Defense with good results, while directing the three provinces to successfully conduct local defensive area with absolute safety amid the pandemic’s complicated developments. Also, the military region seriously directed the COVID-19 prevention and control, coordinated with local authorities to manage concentrated quarantine areas, … [Read more...] about Defense leader visits Military Region 2

Authorities in the central province of Quang Binh on Monday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a coastal road project. Authorities in the central province of Quang Binh  hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a coastal road project on January 24. Photo by TTXVN. The VND 2.19 trillion (USD 95.52 million) project, is one of the major projects being carried out in the province between 2021-2026. The 86-kilometre coastal road will run through six districts and cities. It will be 12 metres wide and have a speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, director of Quang Binh Provincial Transport Department, Pham Van Nam said that this was a key project that will play an important role in the local socio-economic development as well as natural disaster prevention. “We expect that the project will help attract investment in the local tourism industry," the official said. "The road will also connect coastal areas with key economic … [Read more...] about Construction of coastal road starts in Quang Binh

Tear gas and fire extinguisher gas float around demonstrators as they run away from police during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar , on March 8, 2021. (Photo: Reuters) Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has reaffirmed the importance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s five-point consensus on Myanmar, during his phone talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. The Indonesian foreign ministry said on January 22 that during the phone call on January 21, which was intended to update on the results of PM Hun Sen’s visit to Myanmar, the Indonesian leader emphasised that ASEAN’s approach towards Myanmar should be based on agreed principles, particularly the Five-Point Consensus. The Myanmar military must provide access for the ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy to be able to immediately communicate with all concerned parties in Myanmar, he said, noting that this communication is essential to pave the way for an … [Read more...] about Indonesian President affirms importance of ASEAN five-point consensus on Myanmar

At the meeting (Photo: SGGP) On the morning of January 24, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control, wished New Year and presented gifts to doctors and medical staff at the Department of Health in HCMC. At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tang Chi Thuong, Director of the city Department of Health reported that the city has put the pandemic under control with a sharp decrease of new cases, severe cases, and deaths. Ho Chi Minh City has been in the green zone for the third consecutive week with the number of new cases continuing to fall below 300 a day while the number of deaths dropped from 123 cases a day on October 2 to six daily cases on January 23, of which 2 cases have been transferred from neighboring provinces. Following the direction of the Prime Minister, according to Associate Professor Tang Chi Thuong, all medical staff in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to perform two important tasks including effective … [Read more...] about PM: HCMC, health sector grow up much after overcoming difficulties

At a Monday meeting regarding plans to receive international tourists, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet said trial programs to receive international tourists in certain localities so far have had optimistic results. Since November 2021, Vietnam has received around 8,500 international tourists, mainly from Russia, South Korea, Singapore, the U.K. and the U.S., he added. "Basically, the ministry would continue with its plan to resume tourism activities as normal at the Reunification Day holiday (April 30). If things go well, we can open things up even earlier," he said. Agreeing with Viet, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son said there needs to be cooperation between authorities to put the coronavirus under control, especially when it comes to international tourists. The health ministry has already issued templates and procedures for a vaccine passport, but still requires cooperation from other ministries, he added. "Besides their vaccine … [Read more...] about Areas with third vaccine dose coverage may receive international visitors: proposal

Fruits that cannot be exported are sold cheaply on the streets of HCM City. — Photo nld.com.vn The Government and businesses should have a sustainable strategy to promote the domestic market and find other markets to consume farm products that cannot be exported to China. Thousands of tonnes of agricultural produce are currently held up at the China border, because China strengthens COVID-19 prevention measures. Nguyen Binh Phuong, deputy director of the Thu Duc Wholesale Market Company, which runs the namesake HCM City market, said the volume of goods exported to China was very large to be transferred to the domestic market. Nguyen Quoc Trinh, chairman of the Long An Province Dragon Fruit Association, said the province's annual output of the fruit was 400,000 tonnes, and with exports to China becoming difficult in recent times, it was necessary to promote domestic consumption. It had urged authorities to step up promotion to help find customers elsewhere, especially in … [Read more...] about China border logjam means farm produce needs domestic, new export markets