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Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recorded a total 2,227 new cases of COVID-19 and no death in the past 24 hours to 4pm May 13, according to the Ministry of Health. Hanoi reported the highest number of infections on the day with 495 cases, followed by Nghe An with 123 and Phu Tho with 120. The northern province of Bac Giang added 443 cases to the national log after verifying information. The country has to date logged 10,693,141 COVID-19 cases, including 43,063 deaths. A total 9,065 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on May 13, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,344,029. There are 333 patients needing breathing support. By May 12, the country had injected 216,512,573 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, including 2,192,003 first shots for children from 5 to 11 years old./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vietnam reports 2,227 new cases on May 13

According to a Wednesday announcement, the Party's Central Inspection Committee proposed to the Politburo, the Party's decision-making body, to consider disciplinary actions for the Party Committee of the Ministry of Science and Technology during the 2016-2021 period, the Party Committee of the Ministry of Health during the 2016-2021 period, Hanoi chairman Chu Ngoc Anh who served as the science minister during the period, and health minister Nguyen Thanh Long. Deputy health minister Nguyen Truong Son, head of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology Dang Duc Anh and deputy science minister Pham Cong Tac received warnings. Deputy health minister Do Xuan Tuyen and chief inspector of the health ministry Nguyen Manh Cuong were reprimanded. There are four levels of disciplinary actions for Party members: reprimand, warning, expulsion and demotion. Previously in March, the Central Inspection Committee said the Party Committee and officials of the health ministry for the … [Read more...] about Hanoi chairman, health minister face disciplinary actions over Covid test kit scam

He told the Vietnamese PM on the sidelines of the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit on May 13 that he had fond memories of his two visits to Vietnam in 2015 and 2016. Overcoming the consequences of war is one of the top priorities in the bilateral relationship, and the U.S. would continue to coordinate closely with Vietnam for this, he assured. He also welcomed Vietnam's commitments at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference Summit and promised U.S. help to fulfill them. Chinh thanked the U.S. for providing nearly 40 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines through bilateral channels and the Covax mechanism when Vietnam was facing its most difficult time during the pandemic. The relationship between the two countries has a special history, and it has gone through many ups and downs but achieved many positives, including the visit of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to the U.S. seven years ago, he said. "The visit laid a solid foundation, created a basis for the development of … [Read more...] about US wishes for ‘strong, independent’ Vietnam: Secretary of State

Giving and taking kickbacks in procuring coronavirus test kits during the COVID-19 pandemic has been uncovered across Vietnam, with dozens of health officials arrested for involvement in price gouging for illegitimate profit by a supplier discovered five months ago. So far, more than 30 health officials, including three seniors from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science and Technology, and eight directors of provincial centers for disease control (CDC), have been arrested for receiving 'commissions' as kickbacks from Viet A Technology Corporation (Viet A Corp.), which had illegally raised prices of test kits to earn huge profits. The latest arrest took place on May 11, when Ha Giang Province CDC director Nguyen Tran Tuan and his two subordinates were apprehended on charges of taking bribes. They were found to have taken bribes of billions of dong (VND1 billion = US$43,000) from Viet A Corp. which they had handed in to police after their offense was uncovered. … [Read more...] about Kickbacks in medical equipment procurement exposed in Vietnam

"We were absolutely honored to have Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh representing Vietnam at the summit," said U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink. "We were very grateful that PM Chinh spoke at every session on a broad range of issues including our desire to combat climate change, combat the spread of Covid-19, and of course, advance the shared principles on maritime-related matters that we've referred to elsewhere," Kritenbrink told VnExpress in a telephonic conversation. The summit was held May 12-13 to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the relations between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the U.S. PM Chinh and other ASEAN leaders attended a reception hosted by President Joe Biden on May 12 evening at the White House before participating in the main meeting on May 13. The summit saw leaders of both sides express their commitment to raising their relationship to a "comprehensive … [Read more...] about US appreciates Vietnam PM’s contributions to US-ASEAN summit

With the nomination, Biden seeks to send the message to the region in which he stressed the importance of the relationship with the 10-member bloc, calling it “critical.” US President Joe Biden on May 13 nominated Yohannes Abraham, chief of staff to the White House National Security Council, as ambassador to ASEAN. US President Joe Biden at the US-ASEAN Special Summit held in Washington, D.C. on May 13. Photos: VGP Biden announced the decision at the US-ASEAN Special Summit held in Washington, D.C., participated by leaders of the 10-member bloc leaders and the ASEAN’s Secretary General. Abraham’s nomination, which requires Senate confirmation, aims to deepen the US-ASEAN partnership that the president called “critical” and underscores the Biden administration’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. Abraham is a top national security staffer, serving since the first day of Biden’s administration. By appointing an ambassador to ASEAN, the US is currently … [Read more...] about Biden nominates ambassador to ASEAN

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had talks with Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh on May 13 (US time). — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang WASHINGTON — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh in Washington DC on May 13 afternoon (US time) as part of his trip to the US. The Vietnamese PM conveyed the regards of Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, and Chairman of the National Assembly Vương Đình Huệ to the Lao PM and other Party and State leaders of Laos. He congratulated Laos on its results in the fight against COVID-19 and reopening, highly valuing the two countries’ sound cooperation in bilateral frameworks and at regional and international forums. The Lao PM spoke highly of Việt Nam’s recent achievements, especially in bringing the pandemic under control and promptly reopening its borders for socio-economic, and thanked Việt Nam for its cooperation and support over the years. The two PMs … [Read more...] about PM Chính meets with Lao counterpart in Washington

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh in Washington D.C on May 13 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh in Washington D.C on May 13 afternoon (US time) on the occasion of their attending the ASEAN-US Special Summit . At the event, the Vietnamese PM congratulated Laos on the positive results in the country’s fight against COVID-19 and reopening, and highly valued the two countries’ sound cooperation in the bilateral framework as well as at regional and international forums. The Lao PM spoke highly of Vietnam’s important achievements in the recent time, especially in bringing the COVID-19 pandemic under control and promptly reopening its borders for socio-economic recovery and development, and thanked Vietnam for cooperation and support for Laos over the years. The two PMs rejoiced at the stable development of the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Lao counterpart in US

There should be special mechanisms for economic ties between the two countries. The governments of Vietnam and Laos are closely working on the construction of the Hanoi-Vientiane expressway project that will facilitate sea access to land-locked Laos. Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue speaks with Vietnamese businesses in Laos on May 15. Photos: Quochoi The information was released by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue of Vietnam’s National Assembly who is on his three-day visit to Lao starting on May 15. Hanoi-Vientiane expressway, which is being built with funding from Japan, will enable Laos to access the sea in Vung Ang Seaport, Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh. Launched in 2016, the 725-km project, with an estimated investment of US$4.5 billion, is expected to boost economic connectivity between the two countries and Thailand’s northeast. Hue said the two countries' economic ties need to be boosted to become commensurate to the strong … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos boost construction of road linking two capital cities

At present, it takes 3-4 hours to travel from HCMC to Can Tho City. (Photo: SGGP) The project starts at An Binh Station in Di An City in Binh Duong Province and ends at Cai Rang Station in Cai Rang District in Can Tho City. The whole route connects six localities, including HCMC, Binh Duong, Long An, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Can Tho City, with 13 stations. The HCMC - Can Tho railway route is a double-track railway, using a standard gauge of 1,435 millimeters, with a design speed of about 190km/h for passenger trains and 120km/h for freight trains. With the above speed, the travel time from HCMC to Can Tho will be shortened to only 75-80 minutes, instead of 3-4 hours by road, as currently. The HCMC - Can Tho railway project was approved by the Ministry of Transport under Decision No.2563/QD-BGTVT dated August 27, 2013. The objective of the master plan has determined specifically the route direction and the location of train stations for localities to manage the land fund, … [Read more...] about Construction of HCMC – Can Tho railway line proposed