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Monkeypox is not yet a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) ruled on Saturday, although WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was deeply concerned about the outbreak. "I am deeply concerned about the monkeypox outbreak, this is clearly an evolving health threat that my colleagues and I in the WHO Secretariat are following extremely closely," Tedros said in a statement. WHO said in a separate statement that although there were some differing views within the committee, they ultimately agreed by consensus that at this stage the outbreak is not a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The "global emergency" label currently only applies to the coronavirus pandemic and ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, and the U.N. agency has stepped back from applying it to the monkeypox outbreak after advice from a meeting of international experts. There have been more than 3,200 confirmed cases of monkeypox and one death reported in … [Read more...] about WHO says monkeypox is not yet a health emergency

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (L) and Ambassador Sovann Ke (Photo: baoquocte.vn) New York (VNA) – The Permanent Delegations of Vietnam and Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) co-organised a ceremony to mark the 55 years of the two countries’ diplomatic relations on June 24 in New York. Ambassador Sovann Ke, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN, appreciated the good cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of politics, development, economics, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, as well as the close coordination between the two delegations. He expressed gratitude for the heartfelt assistance from the Vietnamese people, especially Vietnamese volunteer soldiers, to help Cambodian people get rid of the Pol Pot genocidal regime. The diplomat also informed his Vietnam ese counterpart Dang Hoang Giang ofpriorities and activities chaired by Cambodia as the Chairman of the ASEAN Committee in New York in 2022. Ambassador Giang recalled … [Read more...] about Anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties marked in New York

All the new cases were detected locally in Hà Nội (169), Bắc Ninh (53), Phú Thọ (45), Yên Bái (43), Lào Cai (34), HCM City (27), Quảng Ninh (22), Quảng Bình (21), Nghệ An (21), Hải Phòng (18), Vĩnh Phúc (17), Đà Nẵng (15), Hòa Bình (15), Hà Nam (14), Thái Nguyên (13), Ninh Bình (12), Cao Bằng (12), Thái Bình (12), Hưng Yên (11), Thanh Hóa (9), Quảng Trị (9), Tuyên Quang (9), Nam Định (8 ), Hải Dương (7), Lâm Đồng (7), Điện Biên (6), Sơn La (5), Lai Châu (5), Khánh Hòa (5), Tây Ninh (3), Vĩnh Long (3), Bình Định (2), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (2), Bình Phước (1), Lạng Sơn (1), and Đồng Tháp (1). Details will follow shortly. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam reports 657 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday

A worker receives a booster shot of a COVID-19 vaccine in HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam registered 657 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with zero deaths recorded. All of the infections were domestic, with a total of 512 new transmissions detected in the community. New cases were detected in Hà Nội (169), Bắc Ninh (53), Phú Thọ (45), Yên Bái (43), Lào Cai (34), HCM City (27), Quảng Ninh (22), Quảng Bình (21), Nghệ An (21), Hải Phòng (18), Vĩnh Phúc (17), Đà Nẵng (15), Hòa Bình (15), Hà Nam (14), Thái Nguyên (13), Ninh Bình (12), Cao Bằng (12), Thái Bình (12), Hưng Yên (11), Thanh Hóa (9), Quảng Trị (9), Tuyên Quang (9), Nam Định (8), Hải Dương (7), Lâm Đồng (7), Điện Biên (6), Sơn La (5), Lai Châu (5), Khánh Hòa (5), Tây Ninh (3), Vĩnh Long (3), Bình Định (2), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (2), Bình Phước (1), Lạng Sơn (1) and Đồng Tháp (1). The latest update brings the national caseload to 10,742,891 to date. The total number of COVID-19 fatalities in … [Read more...] about 657 new COVID-19 infections reported on Saturday

A health worker prepares to tend to COVID-19 patients at a hospital. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recorded 653 new cases of COVID-19 and 9,351 recoveries in the past 24 hours from 4pm June 23 to 4pm June 24, according to the Ministry of Health . Hanoi still reported the highest number of infections on the day with 162 cases, followed by Da Nang with 47 and Yen Bai with 42. Besides, the southern province of An Giang added 986 COVID-19 cases to the national caseload after verifying information The national caseload reached 10,742,234. A total 9,351 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on June 24, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,637,275. There are 30patients in serious conditions needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,084. On June 23, 730,627 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vietnam reports 653 new cases, over 9,350 recoveries on June 24

Van Don - Mong Cai Highway under construction (Source: baoquangninh.com.vn) Quang Ninh (VNA) – The Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is scheduled for completion and operation on June 30, aims to create favourable conditions for the northeastern province of Quang Ninh to make breakthrough developments and promote economic links in the region. Nguyen Tien Oanh, Director of the Executive Board of the highway project (the Tien Yen - Mong Cai section), said it has taken time to complete this section – which extends from Bach Dang bridge to the Mong Cai international border gate , because of difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other reasons. However, the foundation of the sector has been basically completed and is entering the finishing stages, he said. According to representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Van Don - Mong Cai highway, which is part of the Hanoi - Quang Ninh highway, plays a strategic role for the socio-economic development of Quang … [Read more...] about Van Don – Mong Cai highway: new launch pad for Quang Ninh’s economic growth

Talking to the press on the threshold of the trip made at the invitation of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér, the diplomat said it will contribute to fostering the Vietnam-Hungary traditional relations and promise to bring practical effects. The visit is also an opportunity for leaders of ministries and branches of the two countries to interact and sign various agreements; and representatives of enterprises to seek investment and business cooperation chances, he added. According to the ambassador, Vietnam and Hungary share a 72-year relationship spanning different fields, particularly in education and culture. With Hungary planning to open a cultural centre in Hanoi, he wished Hue’s trip will see the sides achieving more progresses in their educational and cultural ties. Mentioning that bilateral trade reached 1.1 billion USD last year, he said he hoped the figure will grow further in the time to come. Parliamentary relations between the two countries are also a … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman’s visit to Hungary promises new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador

Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue ’s official visit to Hungary from June 26-28 will surely open up many cooperation opportunities for the two countries and their parliaments, Hungarian Ambassador to Vietnam Ory Csaba has affirmed. Talking to the press on the threshold of the trip made at the invitation of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér, the diplomat said it will contribute to fostering the Vietnam-Hungary traditional relations and promise to bring practical effects. The visit is also an opportunity for leaders of ministries and branches of the two countries to interact and sign various agreements; and representatives of enterprises to seek investment and business cooperation chances, he added. According to the ambassador, Vietnam and Hungary share a 72-year relationship spanning different fields, particularly in education and culture. With … [Read more...] about NA Chairman’s visit to Hungary promises new cooperation opportunities: Ambassador

Thanh Hoa Province’s power grid currently has 21 110-kV substations, more than 8,348 distribution substations with a total capacity of 2,738,340 kVA, and a system of medium and low voltage lines which can supply power to 810,637 users in the province (up 14,292 over the same period in 2021). With a synchronous and modern electricity system, which is also regularly upgraded, PC Thanh Hoa has fully met the electricity demand for production and daily use of local residents. However, the power supply is expected to throw up challenges due to the shortage of peak capacity in the summer months and load regulation is required. The constantly growing demand will also significantly affect the stability and safety of the power grid, and possibly cause local overloads in some areas. Following directions of the EVNNPC, from early this year, PC Thanh Hoa has been devising solutions for these challenges. The company has monitored full loads or overloads, drawing up plans to rotate transformers … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa Power Company prepares for peak heat

At the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Ho Chi Minh City are facing a number of bottlenecks related to labour regulation and administrative procedures that need to be promptly removed, heard a June 24 dialogue between the municipal leaders and the business community. The collection of seaport infrastructure fees was also pointed to by many participating businesses. From April 1, 2022, all container vehicles entering and leaving the city’s Cat Lai port have to pay an additional fee for using seaport infrastructure. Korean firms proposed the establishment of a monthly gross payment process and a reduction of the fee, given their difficulties from increased logistics costs. Phan Van Mai , Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the southern economic hub is working to recover after two years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Such recovery sees a significant contribution of the business communities, including … [Read more...] about HCM City works to clear hurdles for RoK investors