MELBOURNE -- Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has confirmed the year’s first Grand Slam will go ahead from Feb. 8 despite anger from players forced into hard quarantine in Melbourne due to positive COVID-19 cases on their charter planes. … [Read more...] about Australian Open to plough ahead despite players’ quarantine anger
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Party Central Committee’s 15th plenum ends earlier than expected
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the closing ceremony of the 12th Party Central Committee’s 15th plenum this morning - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The 15th plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee wrapped up this morning, January 17, instead of tomorrow as personnel of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo and the Secretariat were discussed and nominees for leading positions in the 13th tenure were finalized. … [Read more...] about Party Central Committee’s 15th plenum ends earlier than expected
Drastic measures urged to curb rise in plastic usage
Wiesen added, “We see a great opportunity for Vietnam and regional partners to change from one of the countries with the most severe plastic pollution globally, to becoming one of the leading areas in waste disposal initiatives. We need to act now before it’s too late, to save the planet for us and to also work towards sustainable development.” … [Read more...] about Drastic measures urged to curb rise in plastic usage
Over 50,000 youths participate in Spring Volunteer Campaign
The campaign will include five main programs that will take place on January 17, January 30 and February 2, namely “Spring and Youth” marking the 13th National Party Congress and the 90th Anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Founding Day; “For a safe Tet” implementing preventive measures against coronavirus and complying with strict safety guidelines, including the Health Ministry’s 5K message, Khau trang (facemask) - Khu khuan (disinfection) - Khoang cach (distance) - Khong tu tap (no gathering) – Khai bao y te (health declaration); “Spring of Sharing” featuring activities of donating blood, offering Tet gifts to children, making chung cake (square, glutinous rice cake) for disadvantaged people; “Spring of Soldiers” paying visits and presenting Tet gifts to soldiers in border guard stations; and “For a civilizedTet” introducing cultural beauty and traditional Tet customs of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Over 50,000 youths participate in Spring Volunteer Campaign
Former deputy minister summoned for Vu Huy Hoang’s trial
Former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Nam Hai has been summoned for his alleged connection with the State property misuse and mismanagement case of ex-Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang at the Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage JSC (Sabeco). (Photo: moit.gov.vn) … [Read more...] about Former deputy minister summoned for Vu Huy Hoang’s trial
