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Specifically, the six-month number of international tourist arrivals to Vietnam is estimated to be 3.74 million, down 55.8 per cent on-year. They include those coming by air totalling three million, accounting for 81.2 per cent of total tourist arrivals to Vietnam, and down 54.3 per cent, while those coming to Vietnam by road hit 559,600, down 66.8 per cent on-year. … [Read more...] about Belt-tightening goes on as business attempts recovery

Hà Nội Urban Environment Company (URENCO) has mobilised water trucks to clean and cool down the streets. The city's road cleaning budget in 2020 is VNĐ114 billion (US$4.9 million) from the local budget. … [Read more...] about Hot weather to continue scorching northern and central Việt Nam

The management and operation of small reservoirs and hydroelectricity remained ineffective, increasing the risk of heavy rains and floods. A shortage of specialised equipment to access affected locations and conduct the search and rescue of victims was another problem. … [Read more...] about Northern mountainous region must prepare for extreme weather

Hanoi (VNA) - A majority of Thai people said it is time for a cabinet reshuffle, according an opinion survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University or Suan Dusit Poll. The poll was conducted on July 8-11 on 1,269 people throughout the country after a cabinet reshuffle became a hot topic for discussion among the public after the government under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha completed its first year in office on July 10. Asked whether it was now time for a cabinet reshuffle, 67 percent said "yes", reasoning that the overall economy was not in good shape, the cost of living - particularly the price of electricity - was high, many people were jobless and debt-ridden, and professionals should be given the opportunity to solve the country's problems. Another 23.40 percent were ambivalent about a reshuffle, saying it was up to the prime minister. Meanwhile, 8.75 percent said it was not yet time for a reshuffle as there are still other important issues to be resolved. Thailand's economy … [Read more...] about Thailand: majority want to see cabinet reshuffle

She added that “the funding comes at a critical time for Viet Nam as the country gears up for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. UNDP will work with our national partners to support provinces in improving governance and promote more accountable and responsive institutions in Việt Nam." … [Read more...] about Australia and UNDP renew partnership on PAPI programme