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TSFC is a program to boost initiatives of developing the aviation industry which was launched by SkyTeam, a global airline alliance with members being the world's large airlines. The program aims to find airlines operating the most eco-friendly commercial flight along with the most sustainable development. The airlines will be assessed on 14 items by International Examiner Council, experts, leaders of the aviation sector. The winner shall be honored at a special event in this June. The Sustainable Flight Challenge has attracted participation of 16 airlines from different countries, including the United States, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, China, the Republic of Korea and so on. In the first activity, the airlines will perform flights with a long distance of over 5,000 kilometers, 1,500-to-5,000-kilometer medium distance to receive assessment on effective exploitation and environment protection on the flight routes. As for Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines, 15 other airlines to take part in Sustainable Flight Challenge

Nguyen Linh Na (856) in the 800m run of the women’s heptathlon on May 17 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – With her excellent performance in heptathlon, Nguyen Linh Na of Vietnam made an impressive comeback on May 17, the second competition day of this sport at SEA Games 31 , to pocket a gold medal. On the previous day, Norliyana Kamarruddin of Malaysia took the lead in the women’s heptathlon with 3,237 points and became a strong contender for the gold. Nguyen Linh Na ranked second with 3,231 points. Na still followed Kamarruddin in long jump on May 17, leading to an 18-point gap with 3,960 points for the former and 3,978 points for the latter. However, thanks to her outstanding performance in the last two events, the Vietnamese athlete recorded 41.85 metres in javelin and 2 minutes and 25.35 seconds in the 800-metre run to secure 5,415 points in total, topping the women’s heptathlon. With not-as-good-as-expected performance in these two events, Norliyana Kamarruddin of … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Linh Na grabs gold for Vietnam in women’s heptathlon

Chinh welcomed the U.S.’s support for a strong, independent and prosperous Vietnam, saying Vietnam is pursuing a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation, and diversification of international relations. Vietnam considers the U.S. one of its top partners, the PM said, adding that Vietnam wants to together with the U.S. deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership and make it more practical and stable in the long term, on the basis of respecting each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political system, contributing to the global and regional peace, stability, cooperation and development. He went on to say that Vietnam’s economy is growing well as it has entered the post-pandemic “new normal” phase thanks to the international donation of COVID-19 vaccines, a large volume of which came from the U.S. via the COVAX Facility. He expected enterprises of both sides will further enhance cooperation based on the harmony of interests and … [Read more...] about Vietnam sees economic ties with U.S. as driver for stronger partnership: Prime Minister

The U.S. diplomat highly appeciated the good cooperation between the two countries, saying that the areas of cooperation between Vietnam and the U.S. have been broadened. Coming back to Vietnam after 15 years, the U.S. ambassador has seen remarable results in bilateral cooperation, trade and investment, cooperation in health, climate change, exchange of ideas of science and technology, in defense security. He assessed that the bilateral cooperation has grown impressively thanks to the efforts of both countries. He highlighted the cooperation between Vietnam and the U.S. to deal with pollution on the mekong delta, a big issue that causes damages and affect life of local people. He expressed his delight at visiting a Vinfast factory in Hai Phong city, saying that it is a great example of Vietnam - U.S. economic cooperation. The U.S. diplomat also expressed his pleasure with the building of a Vinfast factory in North Carolina, employing tens of thousands of Americans and creating … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam emphasizes importance of trust-building

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed to the National Assembly (NA) to allow Vietnamese people aged 18 to use casinos. HCMC proposes to allow 18-year-olds to play in casinos At a Tuesday meeting, the committee proposed to the NA deputies and the government to consider policies to promote the city’s nightlife for economic development. "We can pilot the organisation of casino games at 5-star hotels, major tourist attractions, and at the same time allow Vietnamese who are 18 years or older with full civil and financial capacity to participate," the committee said. The committee also wanted the government to consider expanding visa-exemption policies to more countries, implementing e-visa procedures, and extending the temporary stay period for international visitors to Vietnam from 15 days to 30 days from the date of entry. The city also proposed that karaoke bars, bars and dance clubs at hotels and resorts of 4 stars or higher can operate … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes to allow 18-year-olds to play in casinos

Vietnam will remove the pre-entry COVID-19 test requirements for all foreign arrivals starting Sunday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed. The direction, effective at 0:00 on May 15, comes as the numbers of COVID-19 infections and deaths drop both in Vietnam and around the world. In a dispatch issued on Friday, the PM cited the World Health Organization as announcing that the COVID-19 pandemic has tended to reduce in both patient numbers and fatalities on a global scale and that basic vaccines are still effective against variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In such context, many countries have been taking steps to ease COVID-19 restrictions, including removal of pre-entry testing, the document said. PM Chinh requested the Ministry of Health to closely monitor the epidemic situation and provide timely and appropriate instructions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must direct Vietnamese agencies abroad to ask people wishing to enter Vietnam to comply with epidemic … [Read more...] about Vietnam to lift pre-entry COVID-19 test requirements for entrants on May 15

The move came as the number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam has decreased significantly since March 15 this year, according to an official document issued by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on May 14. The document also noted that the country has also seen a decreasing number of COVID-19 deaths, severe cases, and hospitalizations. Many countries have also relaxed COVID-19 curbs while existing vaccines are still effective against different variants of coronavirus. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is asked to direct Vietnamese agencies abroad to notify people wishing to enter Vietnam to comply with requirements on COVID-19 prevention and control as per the guidance of the Ministry of Health. Vietnam dropped health declaration requirements for foreign arrivals from April 27 and COVID-19 vaccine certificates, quarantine requirements from March 16 shortly after it reopened tourism for international visitors. Vietnam has to date administered more than 216.5 million doses of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Vietnam drops COVID-19 test requirement for foreign arrivals from May 15

Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A total 1,594 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours from 4pm May 13 to 4pm May 15, a reduction of 301 infections against the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health. Hanoi reported the highest number of infections on the day with 461 cases, followed by Quang Ninh with 88, Nghe An 80 and Yen Bai 80. The national tally reached 10,696,630. A total 5,448 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on May 15, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,355,040. There was no death reported on the day. By May 14, the country had injected 216,959,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, including 2,501,303 shots for children from 5 to 11 years old./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam documents 1,594 COVID-19 cases on May 15

Vietnam narrowly beat Myanmar 1-0 at Viet Tri Stadium on the evening of May 13 to climb to the top spot of Group A in the 31st SEA Games men’s football event. Captain Do Hung Dung scores to gift Vietnam a crucial 1-0 win against Myanmar. (Photo: Dantri) Captain Do Hung Dung was on target in the second half to gift Park Hang-seo’s troops a much-needed win which brings them closer to a place in the semi-final round. The two teams produced a strong start to the match targeting a positive result to be able to self-determine their destiny ahead of the last matchday this weekend. The opening minutes saw tit-for-tat attacks from both sides with forward Nguyen Tien Linh firing two successive headers on goal which were comfortably stopped by Myanmar goalkeeper Pyae Phyo Thu. Vietnam maintained their offensive pressure, but Myanmar’s solid defence made it difficult for the hosts to create any clear-cut opportunities. Ly Cong Hoang Anh tested goalie Pyae … [Read more...] about Vietnam edge past Myanmar to climb to top of Group A

Lao Minister of Planning and Investment Khamjane Vongxa (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) - Results of cooperation between the Ministries of Planning and Investment, as well as the Cooperation Committees of Laos and Vietnam in recent years have made important contributions to the development of the two countries’ relations, Lao Minister of Planning and Investment Khamjane Vongxa said on May 13. In an interview granted to the media of both countries, Minister Khamjane stated that 2022 is a year of great historical significance when the Lao Party, army and people are coordinating with the Vietnamese sides in carrying out many practical activities to celebrate the Laos-Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year marking 60 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations and 45 years of the signing of the Treaty on Amity and Cooperation between the two countries. In 2021, despite complicated developments of the regional and world situations, the bilateral great friendship, special … [Read more...] about Cooperation in planning, investment helps boost Laos-Vietnam ties: Lao minister