There are currently nine lighthouses on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago's islands, namely Son Ca, Nam Yet, Sinh Ton, Da Lat, Da Tay, An Bang, Song Tu Tay, Tien Nu and Truong Sa Lon. In addition to ensuring maritime safety in the surrounding territorial waters, these lighthouses have also affirmed Vietnam's sovereignty over seas and islands. The 28 metre lighthouse on Son Ca island was put into operation in August 2010. It operates from 5:30pm to 5:30am on the next day. (Photo: Phan Sau-Thang Trung-Sy Tuyen/VNA) Built in 2013, the 24.9-metre-high Nam Yet lighthouse lights up the waters of the East Sea, guiding vessels operating in the waters off the coast of Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: Phan Sau-Thang Trung-Sy Tuyen/VNA) Built in 2013, the 24.9-metre-high Nam Yet lighthouse lights up the waters of the East Sea, guiding vessels operating in the waters off the coast of Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: Phan Sau-Thang Trung-Sy Tuyen/VNA) The … [Read more...] about Lighthouses affirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over seas and islands
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Vietnam receives 500,000 Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine doses from China
A shipment of 500,000 Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine doses touched down in Hanoi on board a Vietnam Airlines aircraft on Sunday, adding to the country’s stock of AstraZeneca and Sputnik V jabs, according to the Ministry of Health. The plane landed from Beijing at Noi Bai International Airport in the Vietnamese capital at 3:10 pm, the national carrier said in a statement. The shipment also includes 502,400 syringes, the Ministry of Health added. The Sinopharm vaccine shots, donated by China, will be used to immunize Chinese nationals in Vietnam, Vietnamese people who want to study or do business in China, and those who reside along the borders with China, the health ministry elaborated. The ministry approved the jab for emergency use in Vietnam on June 3, following similar approvals for AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, and Pfizer vaccines. The World Health Organization (WHO) listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on May 7, according to a news release posted on the … [Read more...] about Vietnam receives 500,000 Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine doses from China
500,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine expected to arrive in Vietnam today
T he Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine (Vero Cell) Recipients of the Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine Vero Cell will include Chinese people working in Vietnam, Vietnamese people looking to study and work in China, and people living along in the areas along the Vietnamese-Chinese border. The World Health Organization (WHO) in May listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use with 78.2 per cent efficacy, greenlighting this vaccine to be rolled out globally. On June 3, Vietnam officially licensed the Vero Cell vaccine for emergency use. In addition to Sinopharm, Vietnam licensed three other COVID-19 vaccines namely AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, and Pfizer. As of the morning of June 20, Vietnam had a total of about 13,000 COVID-19 infections and 64 death cases. As of June 19, about 2.5 million people got the shot. By Bich Thuy … [Read more...] about 500,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine expected to arrive in Vietnam today
Argentina hopes for strategic partnership with Vietnam: ambassador
Argentinian Ambassador to Vietnam Luis Pablo Maria Beltramino (Photo courtesy of the Argentinian Embassy) Hanoi – The new Argentinian Ambassador to Vietnam, Luis Pablo Maria Beltramino, has affirmed his country’s willingness to upgrade its relations with Vietnam to a strategic partnership, especially when the two sides are preparing to mark the 50th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2023. Talking to the Vietnam News Agency after presenting his credentials to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Beltramino expressed his honour to be appointed Ambassador of Argentina to Vietnam and pledged all-out efforts to continue promoting the solidarity, friendship, and cooperation between the two countries, which set up their comprehensive partnership in 2010. Valuing the flourishing extensive cooperation, he highlighted its three pillars of political dialogue, trade, and technical collaboration. The ambassador noted the political dialogue mechanism has been deployed in the form of … [Read more...] about Argentina hopes for strategic partnership with Vietnam: ambassador
Vietnam approves Sinopharm Covid vaccine for emergency use
The vaccine, called Vero Cell, Inactivated, is produced by the Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co.Ltd. The National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology suggested for the vaccine to be approved, and its approval was signed by deputy health minister Truong Quoc Cuong on Thursday. The National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology will be responsible for cooperating with vaccine manufacturers to ensure the production of this vaccine and its safety and quality. The institute will also cooperate with the Administration of Science, Technology and Training under the health ministry to evaluate the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, and with the National Institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals to evaluate the vaccine by providing samples and other relevant materials, before the vaccine could be put into use. The institute will also provide instructions on how to store, distribute and use the vaccine. The Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine is the third one to be approved … [Read more...] about Vietnam approves Sinopharm Covid vaccine for emergency use