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The owners of many beer houses in HCM City are preparing for reopening but will serve soft drinks only as requested by state agencies. Workers begin cleaning up the restaurant to get ready for the reopening “We cannot close the doors any longer,” said Quang, the owner of Quang Map, a well known site in district 1, said while preparing broth for Bun bo Hue (Hue-style beef noodle soup) he sells for lunch. Quang said his family has been trying every possible way to earn money and maintain jobs for workers. He sells chao long (pig’s tripe soup) in the morning, bun bo Hue at lunch and drinks in the evening. All the food is sold by take-away, which brings a modest income. Quang had heard that municipal authorities might allow eateries, restaurants and beer houses to reopen after a long lockdown. But he was unhappy about the news, because beer and alcoholic drinks won’t be prohibited. He said he doesn’t intend to reopen. “We must serve alcoholic drinks,” he said. “People … [Read more...] about Beer houses in HCM City ready to reopen

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính attends the 24th ASEAN+3 Summit on Wednesday via teleconference. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính proposed China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) support ASEAN countries in transferring manufacturing technology of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment medicine. Chính made the proposal on Wednesday at the 24th ASEAN+3 Summit held via teleconference. ASEAN leaders, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, RoK President Moon Jae-in and ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi attended the event. ASEAN leaders said they highly appreciated the positive progress in ASEAN+3 co-operation in the past, agreeing that it is necessary to effectively implement the ASEAN+3 Co-operation Work Plan. ASEAN+3 countries agreed to prioritise co-operation in responding to the pandemic, minimising socio-economic impacts, promoting comprehensive recovery towards sustainable development, and consider lifting travel … [Read more...] about PM proposes co-operation priorities at 24th ASEAN+3 Summit

Illustrative photo (Source: socongthuong.soctrang.gov.vn) Soc Trang (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang, despite COVID-19, recorded 1.05 billion USD worth of exports during January – October, the highest number to date. The export value represented an annual increase of 14 percent and surpassed the target for 2021 by 5 percent. Key earners included aquatic products, rice, and apparel, which reeled in 835 million USD, 183 million USD, and 12 million USD, respectively. Also in the ten months, the province’s industrial production value was estimated at 23.23 trillion VND, meeting 81.51 percent of the yearly plan and up 5.98 percent over the same period in 2020. The export and production growth was attributable to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade’s efforts to promote production in line with pandemic prevention and control. Communications campaigns urging firms to boost farm produce distribution in Ho Chi Minh City via the e-commerce … [Read more...] about Soc Trang’s export value exceeds 1 billion USD

The two-way trade between ASEAN and Japan reached US$204 billion in 2020. ASEAN and Japan need to coordinate to stabilize supply chains disrupted by Covid-19, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made the statement at the 24th ASEAN-Japan Summit held via videoconference on Oct 27. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the event. Photo: VNA To do that, ASEAN member states, including Vietnam will facilitate Japan’s businesses operating in the region, Chinh said at the Brunei-host event gathering ASEAN’s leaders. He suggested that Japan continue to assist ASEAN in narrowing the development gaps among areas, including the Mekong sub-region through the Mekong-Japan Cooperation Framework. In addition, Chinh requested Japan to assist ASEAN countries and Vietnam in developing infrastructure, green growth and digital transformation and supporting businesses in post-pandemic recovery. Chinh highlighted the significance of promoting cooperation, … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Japan to stabilize supply chains

Some localities allow swimming at public beaches. (Photo: SGGP) Many travel agents in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa have received domestic tourists who had “ Covid green card ” or “Covid yellow card” since October 16. Nha Trang City’s attractions, such as Ponagar Tower, Hon Chong Promontory, public beaches, hotels and Vinpearl Resort have also reopened. Executive director of Champa Island Nha Trang Resort Hotel and Spa, Vo Thi Phuong Nha said that the resort must ensure the implementation of Covid-19 prevention and control rules and safety standards for room, restaurant and environment. The facility has received a small number of visitors for over ten days but the hotel staff is very happy and eager for the reopening of tourism sector. Three 3-5 star hotels and resorts in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province have also welcomed the first delegations of tourists in recent days. At first, the province will focus on receiving domestic visitors and expects to greet … [Read more...] about Localities cautious over tourism reopening

The PM described the active, constructive presence of powers, including the U.S., as an important factor to ensure peace, cooperation, development and security in the region. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wants to be fully shared and consulted on arrangements and agreements that would affect the regional balance, thereby avoiding suspicions and maintaining trust, he said. PM Chinh spoke highly of the U.S.’s efforts to promote multilateral cooperation and cope with global challenges, especially those regarding the digital economy, green growth and climate change. He thanked the U.S. for its timely and practical assistance to ASEAN member countries, including Vietnam, in the COVID-19 fight. The PM suggested the U.S. help ASEAN improve its early-warning capacity for medical emergencies, and called on U.S. firms that produce vaccines and treatment drugs to quickly fulfill vaccine contracts with ASEAN countries, including Vietnam. It is necessary to enhance … [Read more...] about PM suggests strengthening ASEAN – U.S. strategic partnership in different aspects