The new form of the Vietnamese passport. (Photo: SGGP) At present, competent agencies in Spain is working with other member nations in the Schengen Area to analyze this issue at a technical level. Current regulations do not allow the issuance of a Schengen visa to Vietnam citizens possessing a passport in the new form as it lacks this critical birthplace information. Therefore, until a decision can be reached by the competent central agencies in the Schengen Area as to the approval of the new form of dark blue Vietnamese passports, the Spanish Embassy in Hanoi will not process any Schengen visa applications of owners of a Vietnamese passport under the new form until further notice. Schengen visa applications that are submitted with the previous passport form (with green cover) that has clear information on birthplace and is still valid are still processed as usual. Those who plan to enter member nations of the Schengen Area should contact the corresponding embassies for … [Read more...] about Spain refusing to issue visa to new passport form of Vietnam
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Czech Republic suspends acceptance of Vietnam’s new passport
The new form of Vietnamese passport issued on July 1 The Czech Republic is the third country that does not recognize Vietnam's new passports after Germany and Spain. A representative of the Vietnam Immigration Department said that the department will cooperate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to solve problems related to foreign countries that do not accept Vietnam’s new passport and soon launch official information in the coming time. Previously, the Spanish Embassy in Vietnam on August 1 announced that it would refuse visa issuance to Vietnamese people owning a passport in the new form (dark blue color) from July 1 due to a lack of information about their birthplace. On July 27, the German Embassy also released a similar notice on the refusal of processing visa applications for Vietnamese citizens owning new passport form . The embassy of the Czech Republic in Hanoi announces its decision on stopping recognizing the Vietnamese new passport on its website. … [Read more...] about Czech Republic suspends acceptance of Vietnam’s new passport
Vietnam, China negotiate phytosanitary requirements for fruit exports
Vietnam has not yet signed the protocols on phytosanitary requirements for eight export fruits, including bananas. (Photo: haiquanonline.com.vn) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam and China are negotiating to develop phytosanitary protocols for eight kinds of Vietnamese fruits exported to China. Currently, Vietnam has 11 kinds of fruits that are exported via official channels to China. Of these fruits, Vietnam has signed with China protocols on phytosanitary requirements for three kinds, including mangosteen, passion fruit and durian. Meanwhile, Vietnam has not yet signed the protocols on phytosanitary requirements for eight other exported fruits, including bananas, mangoes, litchi, longans, watermelons, dragon fruit, jackfruits and rambutans. Luong Ngoc Quang, from the Division of International Cooperation and Communications under the Plant Protection Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said: "The Plant Protection Department is coordinating with … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China negotiate phytosanitary requirements for fruit exports
Ministry prepares dossier for UNESCO recognition of Vietnam’s Great Physian
The meeting was attended by specialists and leaders of the People’s Committees of Ha Tinh and Hung Yen provinces. Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen said that Le Huu Trac left many great works, such as a collection of medical books titled Hai Thuong Y Tong Tam Linh presenting the essence of traditional medicine that has been used by generations of physicians in caring for people’s health in the country. Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac is a precious image of a great physician with profound knowledge, a spirit of high responsibility, patience, sacrifice and love for people. He is also a shining symbol of medical ethics. Hai Thuong Lan Ong's real name is Le Huu Trac. He was born in 1724 in Hung Yen Province and spent most of his life in his mother's hometown in Huong Son District, Ha Tinh Province. He passed away in 1791. The physician who was the best-known and most celebrated doctor in Vietnamese history made great contributions to the country’s … [Read more...] about Ministry prepares dossier for UNESCO recognition of Vietnam’s Great Physian
UK recognizes Vietnam’s new passport
"The U.K. currently continues to recognize the new Vietnamese passport. Visa applicants and travelers (including those in transit) should ensure they are fully aware of, and regularly checked, the situation on acceptance of these documents for all their destination(s)," it said in a Facebook post. Before the U.K., France had said last week it would recognize Vietnam’s new passport and issue visas to holders "until further notice." Yet the French Embassy in Vietnam recommended that visa applicants holding the new Vietnamese passports exclude their duration of stay or transit time in Germany. They are also asked to update their information, as "the situation can change rapidly." On Tuesday, the Czech Republic became the third country not recognizing Vietnam's new passports after Germany and Spain. All three countries explained their refusal as the exclusion of birthplace information. It is still not clear if the Czech Republic would stop issuing visas for the new Vietnamese … [Read more...] about UK recognizes Vietnam’s new passport
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine preventing over 230,000 deaths in Vietnam
AstraZeneca’s vaccine was the first COVID-19 vaccine approved by Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MoH). With more than 72 million doses delivered to Vietnam, AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most used in the country. Nitin Kapoor, chairman and general director at AstraZeneca Vietnam and Asia Area Frontier Markets said, “This data reaffirms that vaccination is the fastest way to overcome the pandemic and that our vaccine is highly effective in preventing serious illness and death. AstraZeneca remains committed to collaborating closely with the Vietnamese government, the MoH, and our partners to protect people’s lives, in addition to achieving our mutual long-term goal of strengthening health system sustainability and resilience.” AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine The analysis by Airfinity covers the period from December 8, 2020, to December 8, 2021. The data showed that globally, the AstraZeneca vaccine is estimated to have saved more than 6.3 million lives. … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine preventing over 230,000 deaths in Vietnam