In her remarks, Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Tra, Charge d'affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the U.N., pointed out that while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten peace and development efforts, conflicts in many regions have led to heavy casualties and growing humanitarian challenges. She held that the international community should give high priority to ensuring compliance with international laws and the U.N. Charter. She also underlined the role of multilateralism and multilateral mechanisms with the U.N. at their center. To promote a ceasefire, it is necessary to boost compliance with Resolutions 2532 and 2565, and relevant resolutions of the U.N. Security Council, Tra said, suggesting a framework be set up to effectively monitor ceasefire agreements in conflict-hit regions. Highlighting Vietnam’s efforts to promote the U.N. Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2573 on the protection of critical civilian infrastructure in armed conflicts, the ambassador said this issue as … [Read more...] about Vietnam reaffirms support for U.N. Secretary-General’s appeal for global ceasefire
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Call for investigation into deaths of five Vietnamese in Jordan gas blast
Authorities in Vietnam have called for investigations into the deaths of five Vietnamese at a toxic gas explosion at Jordan's Aqaba Port on June 27. Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son speaks on the phone with the Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Al-Safadi, on June 29 Speaking on the phone with the Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Al-Safadi, on June 29, Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son sent his condolence to Jordan over the deaths. He urged Jordanian authorities to quickly investigate the cause of the explosion, and provide guidance on handling post-mortem procedures for the deceased victims. Son also asked Jordan to support the Vietnamese Embassy in the process of protecting and assisting Vietnamese citizens in need. According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Saudi Arabia concurrently with Jordan, toxic chlorine gas escaped on the dockside in the … [Read more...] about Call for investigation into deaths of five Vietnamese in Jordan gas blast
HCM City concerns over Covid-19 resurgence
HCM City’s districts with low rates of Covid-19 vaccination would face the risk of resurgent viral infections due to the new Omicron BA.5 sub-variant, according to municipal Department of Health Director Tang Chi Thuong. The Ministry of Health have announced the appearance of the subvariant BA.5 in Vietnam and according to Thuong, the subvariant is more highly infectious and could cause more serious conditions for patients. To date, around 490,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine in HCM City have not yet been used as the rate of the fourth Covid-19 jab vaccination has remained low in many districts, Thuong commented. The local Department of Health is willing to reopen Covid-19 treatment facilities if sub-variant BA.5-infected cases increase, particularly in low-vaccinated districts such as Thu Duc, Nha Be, Go Vap, Tan Phu, Binh Tan and Binh Chanh. The BA.5 subvariant was first found in South Africa in January this year. Professor Phan Trong Lan, Head of … [Read more...] about HCM City concerns over Covid-19 resurgence
What you can eat for US$5 or less at this Ho Chi Minh City market?
Though the cuisine at Hoang Hoa Tham Market in Ho Chi Minh City may not be esthetically attractive, it is delicious, affordable, and a true taste of local culture. And the best part? Diners can walk away with a full meal for US$5 or less at this market. Hoang Hoa Tham Market on Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City is packed with vendors hawking clothes, fabrics, household wares, thrifted goods, and some of the cheapest, most delicious meals in town. Sup cua (crab soup) is a popular dish in Ho Chi Minh City, particularly among white-collar employees and the elderly. Crab soup is hot, easy to eat, packed with flavor, and deliciously greasy, making it an ideal breakfast or afternoon snack. A cup of ‘sup cua’ (crab soup) from a stall at Hoang Hoa Tham Market, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Duc / Tuoi Tre At a junction between the busy stalls at Hoang Hoa Tham Market sits a nameless sup cua cart with no signs, merely a … [Read more...] about What you can eat for US$5 or less at this Ho Chi Minh City market?
Covid-19 might recur if people neglect vaccination: Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam
Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam inspects the treatment of dengue fever at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases. (Photo: SGGP) Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam made a field trip with his delegation to inspect the prevention of dengue fever and vaccination against Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, accompanied by Standing Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen and Vice Chairwoman of HCMC People's Committee Phan Thi Thang. Dengue fever cases increased by 172.5 percent MD-Dr. Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Deputy Director of the Department of Health of HCMC, informed that by June 29, the cumulative number of dengue cases in the city was 20,952, an increase of 172.5 percent compared to the same period last year, including ten deaths. Districts with high dengue cases include Binh Tan, Binh Chanh, District 12, Hoc Mon, Thu Duc City, Cu Chi, and Tan Phu. It is because the work of killing mosquito larvae and mosquitoes has not become a habit in people's awareness and actions. Besides the … [Read more...] about Covid-19 might recur if people neglect vaccination: Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam
Investors unexpectedly flee, VN-Index wraps Q2 below 1,200 points
The market is flooded in red in the trading session on June 30. (Photo: SGGP) Market liquidity was relatively low in the last trading session of June, especially in the morning session, with the total trading value on the HoSE at just over VND4 trillion. Today’s trading session is recorded as one of the trading sessions with the lowest liquidity since the beginning of the year. Due to low liquidity, the market was constantly caught in a tug-of-war. Buyers and sellers were still indecisive, so trading was tediously in the market. However, some large-cap stocks, such as VNM, HPG, ACB, and TCB, managed to stay green, so the VN-Index only decreased by nearly 2 points at the end of the morning session. However, in the afternoon session, especially at the end of the session, the selling pressure suddenly increased sharply, causing most stock groups, such as banking, securities, steel, real estate, and oil and gas, to fall freely. The whole market was covered in red. Securities … [Read more...] about Investors unexpectedly flee, VN-Index wraps Q2 below 1,200 points