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Then Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – The Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership , and the significance of Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc 's visit to Russia from November 29 to December 2, was highlighted in an article published on Russia's Independent newspaper on November 28. The article written by Grigory Trofimchuk, an expert on international affairs, affirmed that Vietnam is a reliable partner of Russia not only in the period of the former Soviet Union but also at present. The trust in the bilateral relationship was once again affirmed in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic , when Vietnam was one of the first countries in the world that approved Russia’s vaccine, he wrote, noting that in August 2021, the first batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine was successfully produced in Vietnam. The article stressed that that the belief in Russia and Russian …

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The third Korea-Vietnam Fashion Festival Awards (KVFFA) 2021 features various music performances of Korean artists and an “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional dress) and hanbok fashion show . (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The third Korea-Vietnam Fashion Festival Awards (KVFFA) 2021 took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, on November 28 night, featuring various music performances of Korea n artists and an “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional dress) and hanbok fashion show. In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Nguyen Vu Tung described the KVFFA 2021 as a significant celebration of the 29th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations, saying it has further deepened cultural exchanges and increased mutual understanding between Vietnamese living in the RoK and the local community. Though this is the second time the KVFFA has been held partially via virtual platform due to COVID-19 pandemic, the event showed that Vietnam and the RoK can …

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Vice Chairman of the Yen Bai People’s Committee Ngo Hanh Phuc (R) receives the JICA delegation (Photo: VNA) Yen Bai (VNA) – A delegation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had a working trip to the northern province of Yen Bai on November 29. At a meeting with local authorities, Wada Yoichi , senior consultant of the JICA volunteer programme, said JICA hoped the Yen Bai and its Mu Cang Chai district to create favourable conditions for JICA’s volunteers for community-based tourism development. He unveiled that one more volunteer in the field is about to come to the local Nghia Lo township. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ngo Hanh Phuc thanked Japan’s assistance for Yen Bai so far. Through JICA, the province has received 20 ODA projects with a total investment of over 133.5 billion VND (5.88 million USD) and five other projects sponsored by the Japanese Embassy with a committed value of 381,028 USD in transport, health, and …

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Passengers on regular flights who hold a “vaccine passport” are not required to take concentrated quarantine (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – On November 8, leaders of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) proposed that the Prime Minister consider the approval of the plan to resume international flights carrying passengers from/to Vietnam. Resumption of international flights depends on vaccine coverage The proposal, signed by MoT Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan, clarified that since late March 2020, due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, all international flights have only been allowed to carry passengers and cargo to other countries but only goods to Vietnam. The transportation of passengers to Vietnam will only be conducted with permission of authorised agencies. Passengers who are Vietnamese citizens or foreigners must have document-based permission from authorised agencies and spend a quarantine period of 14 days, or seven days for those who are fully vaccinated against …

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Novartis and the Ministry of Health of Vietnam signed an MoU to provide a list of drugs for the treatment of severe COVID-19 symptoms at cost price On behalf of Novartis International AG, Lutz Hegemann, group head, Corporate Affairs and Global Health, and Associate Professor PhD. Luong Ngoc Khue, director of the Department of Medical Service Administration of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health signed and exchanged the MoU. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, State President of Vietnam, and Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland, witnessed the signing during President Phuc’s state visit to Switzerland on November 26-28 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The MoU is part of the broad range of solutions Novartis is providing to help low- and lower-middle-income countries mitigate the impact of the pandemic and support healthcare systems. It covers the provision of at-cost medicines for the treatment of severe symptoms of COVID-19 …

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From November 28, Vietnam Airlines regularly operates two flights per week between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco. The airline plans to increase the number to seven flights per week after the COVID-19 pandemic is controlled and the Vietnamese Government allows the reopening of regular international routes. Vietnam Airlines also considers opening more routes between Los Angeles of the U.S. and Hanoi or HCM City. All flights between Vietnam and the U.S. will use the most modern wide-body aircraft, such as Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. According to Vietnam Airlines General Director Le Hong Ha, more than a year ago, Vietnam Airlines became the first Vietnamese airline flying directly to the U.S. to bring home Vietnamese citizens. Its direct flight to the U.S. marked a big step forward for the firm and a historic milestone for Vietnam’s aviation industry, he said. It took the direct flight 13 hours and 45 minutes to reach the U.S. The flight used Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of …

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the 38th ASEAN Summit via videoconference on October 26 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The 38th and 39th Summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and related meetings opened on October 26 under the chairmanship of Brunei – the country holding ASEAN chair in 2021. economic recovery . ASEAN Community towards post-COVID-19 economic recovery, enhancing ASEAN's readiness in tackling common challenges and seizing new opportunities to pursue shared prosperity, while maintaining cooperation to achieve long-term goals of the region. ASEAN Summit s and related meetings will last until October 28. VNA …

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There are 19 ministries, sectors and 57 provinces and cities have issued plans on EVFTA implementation (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) from August 2021 has created a new impetus for Vietnam -EU relations. The deal has opened up vast cooperation opportunities, promoted trade and investment connectivity for the business community and citizens. The total two-way turnover between Vietnam and the EU reached 41.29 billion USD in the first nine months of this year, up 13.4 per cent over the same period last year, of which, exports reached 28.85 billion USD, up 11.7 per cent. The above result is very meaningful amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has negatively affected economic and trade activities of countries. After a year, the export turnover of Vietnam’s goods to the EU market using the form of certificate of origin reached a relatively high rate at nearly 8 billion USD, showing that many businesses have paid …

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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in May 2019 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Russian scholars in Vladivostok highlighted the significance of the Russia visit from November 29 to December 2 by President Nguyen Xuan Phuc in an interview recently granted to a Moscow-based Vietnam News Agency reporter. Dr. Alexander Sokolovsky, Chairman of the Russia – Vietnam Friendship Association of Primorye province, stressed that the visit is necessary. He commented that the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership is solid and promising and needs to be maintained regularly. As the two countries are striving to develop their relations practically for mutual benefits, he suggested further promoting economic and trade ties which remain modest compared to their potential. Asso. Prof. Dr. Artem Lukin, Deputy Director for Research at the School of Regional and International Studies under the Far Eastern Federal University of Russia (DVFU), said it is …

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At the places that the exchange and other external activities with Laos such as the Border Post of Lao Bao International Border Gate, Lao Bao International Border Gate, Lao Bao Primary School No.2 will be hosted, General Chien and his entourage commented on the protocol, logistic services, decoration, guarantee of security, safety, communication, healthcare, and disease prevention measures. They also gave conclusion on proposals made by relevant agencies and units. General Chien applauded and highly appreciated the Ministry of National Defense’s affiliates for their active and proactive preparation for the aforementioned events. He also thanked local departments and authorities for their close collaboration. Saying that the border defense friendship exchange is an important defense diplomacy activity that contributes to building up friendship, solidarity and building a borderline of peace, stability, cooperation and development between Vietnam and neighboring countries with the …

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