Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia’s Health Ministry announced 13,632 COVID-19 cases on January 22, bringing the total to 965,283, with the death toll adding by 250 to 27,453. According to the ministry, 8,357 more people were discharged from hospitals on the day, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 781,147. The Indonesian government, therefore, decided to extend the current period of public activity restrictions (PPKM) for another two weeks in Java and Bali, from January 26 to February 8, as the country’s ever-increasing COVID-19 infection rate is expected to exceed the 1 million-mark in the coming days. The country’s Health Ministry has also asked hospitals nationwide to convert 40 percent of their health service capacity for COVID-19 treatment. It also asked all hospitals to convert 25 percent of ICU room capacity to provide ICU services to COVID-19 inpatients. On January 22, the Philippine Department of Health reported 2,178 new cases, raising the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 continues developing complicatedly in Southeast Asian nations
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Date for 13th National Party Congress announced
The congress, the most important political event of Việt Nam next year, will choose new party leadership and propose candidates for the country's top positions. It will also set orientation and a roadmap for the country's development in the next 25 years. — VNS … [Read more...] about Date for 13th National Party Congress announced
Record number of delegates to attend 13th National Party Congress in Hà Nội
Politburo member and member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Trần Quốc Vượng on Friday inspected the preparations for the 13th National Party Congress, which is scheduled to begin on Monday next week at the National Convention Centre in Hà Nội. … [Read more...] about Record number of delegates to attend 13th National Party Congress in Hà Nội
Ho Chi Minh City coffee fair offers fresh look at fine Vietnamese robusta
Baristas from Quest Coffee instruct a participant (second right) to make coffee at the Vietnamese Coffee Fair: Tet Edition in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2021. Photo: Linh To / Tuoi Tre News Event-goer Fabio Fasolo, an Italian expat who recently launched a coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City, felt the fair was a great way to learn more about the local coffee scene. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City coffee fair offers fresh look at fine Vietnamese robusta
Don’t come home for Tet, Vietnam tells expats as new Covid-19 strains spread
It is important for them to understand that "not returning home at this time is also a contribution to pandemic prevention in Vietnam," officials from the three ministries said at a meeting with the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Don’t come home for Tet, Vietnam tells expats as new Covid-19 strains spread