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Fatherland Front at all levels complete third consultative conference

by en.nhandan.org.vn

Accordingly, the official list and number of candidates for the 15th National Assembly (NA) and deputies for the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure have been selected and adopted. From this list, each candidate will offer a specific action programme for voters and people to choose on the election day, scheduled for May 23.

After the third consultative conference, the Presidium of the VFF Central Committee and the Fatherland Front Committees of provinces and cities will complete the list of qualified persons at consultative conferences to transfer to the National Election Committee and election committees at all levels.

It is the responsibility of the VFF to oversee the referral of qualified individuals in their respective localities and constituencies. The Standing Committees of the Fatherland Front Committees of the provinces and centrally run cities must develop plans and direct the organisation of voters conferences so that candidates for the NA can meet with voters where they are running election campaigns.

The time for holding voter meetings begins from the date of announcement of the official list of candidates and ends 24 hours before the voting time (before 7.00am on May 22).

2021 National Tourism Year launched in Ninh Binh

by vov.vn

As part of his opening address at the function, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam noted that this year’s ceremony is being held at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage many countries worldwide, with tourism being one of the hardest-hit sectors.

According to the Deputy PM, due to the swift response and drastic measures put in place during the initial phases of the pandemic, Vietnam has been able to successfully control numerous COVID-19 outbreaks, making it easier for several economic sectors to recover, including the local tourism sector.

“When Vietnam is yet to open its doors to international travelers, this is a good opportunity for visitors to discover more about the natural beauty and cultural tradition of the country, fostering love for the homeland and national pride,” said Deputy PM Dam.

He therefore requested that State agencies and tourism service providers work to perfect their policies and design fresh products aimed at welcoming back international travelers when the international tourism market reopens.

It remains imperative to support coronavirus hit travel firms, deploy digital transformation in tourism, develop a safe, friendly, and cultural tourism environment, alongside preserving the unique traditional values of the nation, he stressed.

At the opening ceremony, delegates, tourists, and local people enjoyed a special art programme which was performed by more than 500 artists, models, and people. Following the conclusion of the art show a high-altitude fireworks display was also put on.

The northern province of Ninh Binh has been selected to host this year’s national tourism year, as it is home to the UNESCO-recognised Trang An tourism complex, the imperial city of Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh pagoda, Cuc Phuong National Park, Phat Diem Church, and various other tourist destinations.

Ninh Binh has made numerous breakthroughs in tourism development over the years, making it one of the leading travel destinations nationwide.

National Hospital of Tropical Diseases ready for all scenarios to cope with variant of SARS-CoV-2

by hanoitimes.vn

Last days of the year, when people and families are busy preparing for the New Year celebration, all works run normally at the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases (branch in Dong Anh District). The hospital staff will work during the new year holiday under a big pressure, especially when Covid-19 patients are still being treated, and people are worrying about the new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, the hospital staff are ready for all plans and scenarios to ensure safety in all situations.

Reporters and other patients don’t feel nervous and worried like before when they come to the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases in the last days of the year.
Because, during a long year of fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone understood the situation and were always ready to prevent and fight the disease.
There are no more scenes of patients going in and out worriedly, no rushing steps and anxious expressions of the doctors, but the cars carrying medicine, medical supplies still enter
During the peak days of the Covid-19 pandemic, all departments of the hospital were mobilised in the prevention and control of pandemic, now only the General Internal Medicine Dep
Images taken at the General Internal Medicine Department where Covid-19 patients are treated. There is a large board to separate Covid-19 patients. Medical staff will contact as well
Currently, there are 33 Covid-19 patients are under treatment at the General Internal Medicine Department.
The patients stayed in separate rooms. All daily activities take place inside the room.
Only in necessary situation required by the doctors, they leave their rooms.
Talking to reporter of Economic and Urban Area Newspaprt, Mr Nguyen Van Nhieu (66 years old) who has worked in the US for 40 years, said he was born and grew up in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa. He has retired and wanted to come home with his family but unfortunately, he got Covid-19
“Before returning to the country, I was acknowledged that I would be quarantined but I didn’t think that I can be infected with this deadly virus. In the hospital on the days of New Year holiday, it was impatient. Although I have been tested negative for two times, I still have to strictly follow the doctors’ regulations, stay at the quarantine area and follow the guidance of the doctors,” Mr. Nhieu shared.
One among 33 Covid-19 patients at the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases was tested negative and wished to quickly leave the hospital and come home.
One patient works in his room during the isolation.
Dr. Vu Minh Duc – who is working at the General Internal Medicine Department of the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases, always cares the patients with all heart.
In a protective outfit, doctor Vu Minh Duc always kindly asks about the health of each patient being treated Covid-19 here. The young doctor did not forget to explain carefully and gently so that the patient could understand his health situation.
In the duty room, electric lights are always turned on during 24 hours that means the doctors are always ready in the fight and prevention from the pandemic. During the past year, Dr. Duc and the other doctors in the Department of GeneralInternal Medicine had to work with high intensity and tension.
“We usually work in shifts. Each person has 3 weeks in hospital, 2 weeks of isolation and 1 week staying home. Sometimes when I stayed in the hospital for a longer time, my parents impatiently complained “if you spend much time in the hospital, when will you ever get married?” I told myself that I chose this path, so I am determined to devote and sacrifice,” Dr. Duc said.
Doctors and nurses are forgetting themselves at work.
Meanwhile, in the Intensive Care Department, where 25 patients are treated, doctors are racing against time to save the patients. The room was unusually quiet, there is only the sound of a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator). This space is so different from other normal patient rooms. All people are working hard every hour, every day to get through this scary moment.
According to doctor Pham Van Phuc who’s working at the Intensive CareDepartment, working here is very hard because the emergency cases are sent to the department constantly. Especially on the days before New Year holiday, the work of the doctors at the department is busy and harder because many patients in other the provinces were sent to the hospital.
“On the occasion of New Year, the department is always full of patients, at the highest point, there are 27 patients here. Meanwhile, the department has only 4 main doctors, 2 apprentice doctors. The hardest part is Four nurses are the most strenuous people because they have to take care of 25 patients from eating, drinking, bathing, and hygiene … ,” Dr. Pham Van Phuc shared.
Doctor Than Manh Hung, Deputy Head of Emergency Department, the National Hospital of Tropical Disease said that leaders of the hospital as well as the Pandemic Prevention Committee of the hospital are determined that although the situation is no longer urgent now, it is absolutely that we can not negligent, subjective, but always stay at high alert, ready to cope with new variant of SARS-CoV-2
“The hospital also thoroughly applies the scenario of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control with many possible situations. There is a plan to cope with the situation of only 10-20 patients, or even hundreds of cases under treatment. In the worst situation, when the number of patients is too large, exceeding the treatment capacity, we will call for the help of other medical units,” said Dr. Hung.

National Tourism Year kicks off in Ninh Binh

by english.thesaigontimes.vn

National Tourism Year kicks off in Ninh Binh

The Saigon Times

An aerial view of Trang An, Ninh Binh Province. The opening ceremony of the 2021 National Tourism Year, themed “Hoa Lu – Thousand-Year-Old Capital”, was held on the evening of April 20 at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh Province – PHOTO: VNA

HCMC – The opening ceremony of the 2021 National Tourism Year, themed “Hoa Lu – Thousand-Year-Old Capital”, was held on the evening of April 20 at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

As the host of the event, Ninh Binh will hold 38 activities, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize four activities, while 103 additional activities will take place in 27 provinces and cities nationwide.

These activities will include the Hanoi Tourism and Culinary Festival, the Vietnam-China Tourism and Trade Fair, the Thanh Hoa Beach Travel Festival, the Quang Nam Heritage Festival and many others.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam hailed the efforts of the local residents, the local authorities, especially businesses, households and individuals in helping the local tourism industry to recover steadily after being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

He added that this year’s edition will promote the growth of tourism. Given that the country is still closed to international visitors, the event will enable local people to explore many domestic destinations and experience premium travel services at reasonable prices.

The deputy PM called on local authorities to prepare essential conditions to resume international tourism and continue to build a safe, friendly and civilized travel environment.

Over 100,000 foreign nationals currently working in Vietnam

by vov.vn

The foreign workers come from over 110 countries and territories globally, with most hailing from China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

They typically work as managers, accounting for 12% of the total, managing directors, making up 8%, and experts, accounting for 58%, along with various other professions.

The majority work in major localities, such as Ho Chi Minh City (over 27,000), Long An (more than 5,600), Bac Giang (over 4,600) and Hanoi (more than 4,400).

It is anticipated that an increasing number of foreign citizens will be keen to return to work in Vietnam following the country’s successfully control of a number of coronavirus outbreaks.

The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has led to continued labour shortages, especially in positions such as managers and experts, for many local businesses. Indeed, this factor is expected to badly affect the working progress and schedule of a number of key domestic projects.

Int’l community lauds UNSC’s high-level open debate chaired by Việt Nam

by vietnamnews.vn

A view of the UN debate hosted by Việt Nam on Monday from Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo

NEW YORK – Monday’s high-level open debate on ‘Cooperation between the UN and regional organisations in enhancing confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution’ chaired by Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc in his capacity as President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in April has been praised by the international community.

Ambassador Olof Skoog, head of the EU Delegation to the UN, said: “It was a very good debate.”

The EU side is “very strongly supportive of the UN,” the ambassador told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s correspondent in New York.

The UN needs support as it “cannot do everything everywhere by itself,” he said, highlighting the important role of regional organisations in conflict prevention and resolution since they have trust and confidence among parties in conflict.

“So as long as they always follow the UN Charter, respect the international law, I think that’s kind of locally driven diplomacy,” he said.

Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of Laos to the UN, said Việt Nam has played an increasingly important role in the UN, especially the UNSC.

According to the Lao Ambassador, the matters proposed by Việt Nam in the debate are significant as they look towards promoting co-operation within the UN as well as between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations.

Hailing the smooth and effective collaboration between the UN and regional organisations, he said the two sides had made efforts to enhance ties.

In an interview with the VNA, Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU) to the UN, appreciated Việt Nam for running the high-level open debate.

She said the role of regional organisations and regional co-operation as a whole is fundamental for building confidence and promoting dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution.

“From the AU perspective, we have signed a joint framework for enhanced partnership in peace and security as well as development with the UN over three years ago,” the ambassador said.

“And since then co-operation between the two organisations has been strengthened to the institutionalisation of our joint efforts, reinforcing our collaboration and coherence, and harmonising strategies and approaches.”

Also on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkir held meetings with Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the UN. The UN officials commended the debate chaired by Việt Nam.

Quý also met with Ambassador Guillermo Fernández de Soto, Permanent Representative of Colombia to the UN, during which the two sides compared notes on activities of the UNSC regarding the implementation of the peace agreement signed by the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in 2016.

Quý affirmed Việt Nam’s support for the peace process in Colombia and its wish that all relevant sides will continue with dialogue to deal with the present challenges, especially through established mechanisms in accordance with the peace agreement.

Việt Nam will work with the UN and the international community to support the Colombian government, and promote peace, security and development in Colombia, he said.

Asked about the UNSC’s open debate, Quý told the VNA that the participating countries, both members and non-members of the UNSC, commended Việt Nam’s preparations for the event. VNS