Da Nang (VNA) – The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival this year (DIFF 2020) has been cancelled by the municipal People’s Committee out of fears over the spread of the acute respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus (COVID-19) ravaging the region. The annual festival was initially scheduled to take place this summer. The success of the festival over years has contributed to improving local people’s quality of life, boosting tourism and heightening Da Nang’s reputation as a friendly city among international visitors, according to a representative from the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism which organises the event. However, as the COVID-19 epidemic remains complex while the main sources of supplies for the festivals are in hard-hit areas, so the festival had to be cancelled, he said. The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival was first introduced in 2008, attracting thousands of spectators every year since then. Held under … [Read more...] about COVID-19 forces Da Nang International Fireworks Festival cancellation
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Hanoi tops the world’s most air polluted cities
Hanoi’s Minh Khai Street is engulfed by haze. — VNS Photo Khoa Thu As of 1.30pm on Friday, Hanoi’s air quality index was recorded at 293 by tracking app AirVisual, meaning all people, regardless their age and physical conditions, can be affected. … [Read more...] about Hanoi tops the world’s most air polluted cities
Hanoi students to continue staying at home for coronavirus prevention
Students in Hanoi have been allowed to stay at home until the end of February due to continued fears over the coronavirus. The decision was made by the Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung on February 21 following the proposal by Chu Xuan Dung, director of the municipal department of education and training. … [Read more...] about Hanoi students to continue staying at home for coronavirus prevention
Flights to China likely to resume in April
Representatives of travel and aviation services firms chat at a meeting on Covid-19’s impact on the local tourism industry, held on February 20 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism – PHOTO: DAO LOAN HCMC – Vietnam Airlines (VNA) could consider resuming its flights to China in April if the coronavirus outbreak is put under control soon, or in July or August at the latest, said a VNA representative in a statement. … [Read more...] about Flights to China likely to resume in April
ASEAN Coordinating Council to redouble shared effort against COVID-19
Besides, the ministers stressed the resolve of ASEAN Member States to prevent the impacts of the disease from affecting the overall ASEAN Community building process and the normal functioning of the ASEAN. The Ministers noted the outcome of the Special Video Conference of ASEAN Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Network with China on February 20, 2020, which will further contribute to ASEAN-China collective efforts and co-ordination in addressing the outbreak. … [Read more...] about ASEAN Coordinating Council to redouble shared effort against COVID-19
