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Local and foreign golfers can enjoy at two world-class golf courses. The first is BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort, the first golf course planned out by Nicklaus Design in Vietnam, featuring a unique “twin green” design. The second is Kings Course at BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, which was designed by Jack Nicklaus II, the president of Nicklaus Design and the eldest son of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus.  … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 4

Hanoi (VNA) – Those entering Vietnam from September 1 have to pay costs of their quarantine at concentrated facilities, as Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently agreed with the Finance Ministry’s proposal related to this issue. Accordingly, the quarantine stay at military bases or other facilities designated by authorised State agencies will cost 120,000 VND (5.2 USD) per day, including 80,000 VND for food and 40,000 VND for daily necessities. Those who want to stay in hotels and resorts will pay the fees decided by the lodging facilities. All of them have to take tests for the coronavirus and pay testing fees themselves, the PM ordered. Vietnamese COVID-19 patients will continue to receive free check-ups and treatment. For foreigners, the PM has assigned the Ministry of Health to make a report to the Government that will be submitted to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee for consideration. Bills for other diseases during the quarantine period will be … [Read more...] about Those entering Vietnam charged for concentrated quarantine from Sept 1

On December 3, the Ministry of Health asked the departments of health and medical centers to consider pandemic prevention and control as the top priority. Hospitals and clinics should review their prevention and control measures and seriously comply with regulations on classifying, quarantining and testing those suspected of infection, Thanh Nien Online newspaper reported. … [Read more...] about Vietnam still at high risk of Covid-19 transmission

Bangkok (VNA) – Flash floods have claimed at least nine lives in southern Thailand and affected half a million people, local authorities said on December 3. The deaths all came in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, where a state of emergency has been declared. The youngest victim was just five years old. Scores of houses have been damaged and more than half a million people from 210,000 households are affected. Almost 150,000 hectares of farmland are under water. Nakhon Si Thammarat governor Kraisorn Visitwong said this was the worst floods in the locality in 50 years. "We've had floods in certain parts of our province every year, but never this volume and the currents never this strong. We can't even use our boats," he said. The main airport remains open to flights but is surrounded by water. Military vehicles are ferrying passengers to the terminal. Six other provinces, namely Narathiwat, Songkhla, Pattani, Surat Thani, Chumphon and Phatthalung, are also experiencing … [Read more...] about Floods kill at least nine in southern Thailand

His demand follows the latest outbreak in the city triggered by a 28-year-old Vietnam Airlines flight attendant, tagged "patient 1342," who violated his quarantine terms to end the country’s 89- and HCMC’s 120-day streak with no community transmissions. … [Read more...] about HCMC inspectors to visit Covid-19 quarantine facilities unannounced