The scholar expressed his impression on the number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities in Vietnam that remain very low in comparison with those in other countries in Southeast Asia and the world, given its population of nearly 100 million. Regarding the 13th National Party Congress, scheduled to take place from January 25 to Feberuary 2, Singh said the event is of special significance as it will put forth socio-economic development plans for the country in the next five years when Vietnam has to face the impact of the pandemic and competition among trading partners at the same time. The scholar suggested Vietnam carry forward its performance in handling internal matters, while tightening its coordination with other ASEAN member countries. Vietnam needs to continue with COVID-19 prevention and control measures, maintain economic growth and political stability, and prove its role in regional and international issues, he said. Singh expressed his belief that with those efforts, … [Read more...] about Singaporean scholar impressed by Vietnam’s successes
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Boats offer lifeline to waterlogged Hoi An
Charging about VND100,000 ($4.3) per person, locals often ferry tourists along Bach Dang, Hoang Van Thu, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Phu, Phan Chau Trinh streets or across the Hoai River to Nguyen Phuc Chu and Nguyen Phuc Nguyen streets. … [Read more...] about Boats offer lifeline to waterlogged Hoi An
Japanese expertise to accelerate e-government
The benefits would include improved analysis of big data, which can help determine the effectiveness of particular policies. Broader use of the system would let the government provide services more quickly, with cost savings. Measures will also be laid out to boost telemedicine and remote education, which are overseen by the health and education ministries, respectively. … [Read more...] about Japanese expertise to accelerate e-government
Short film about love to premiere in Ha Noi
“The self-portraying characters and their candid world of montage, to me, makes A Short Film About Loving a documentary within a fiction. This makes the piece important in capturing what it is like to have a sentimental belonging – to a place, a community, or simply a person – in a time that is already so divisive," Đức said. … [Read more...] about Short film about love to premiere in Ha Noi
Communications work for the upcoming 13th National Party Congress prepared properly
The organisation of the Congress has invited foreign reporters to the press conference in the online format due to the COVID -19 pandemic. This is the first time in the history of the Party congresses, correspondents of foreign media agencies will give coverage of the event online. … [Read more...] about Communications work for the upcoming 13th National Party Congress prepared properly