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Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,513,747 with 574 new cases recorded on November 23, according to the Ministry of Health. With 169 patients given the all clear during the day, the number of recoveries rose to 10,607,851. Meanwhile, there are 86 patients needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,170. With 92,443 doses administered on November 24, the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected rose to 263,754,578./. VNA … [Read more...] about Additional 574 COVID-19 cases confirmed on November 25

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,513,173 with 489 new cases recorded on November 24, according to the Ministry of Health . With 337 patients given the all clear during the day, the number of recoveries rose to 10,607,682. Meanwhile, there are 82 patients needing breathing support . One death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities rose to 43,170. With 100,072 doses administered on November 23, the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected rose to 263,627,563./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam logs 489 new COVID-19 cases on November 24

Shrimp processing for export at a seafood company in Ca Mau Province. (Photo: SGGP) Seafood exports soar Shrimp export is one of the bright spots of many coastal provinces in the Mekong Delta. Mr. Tran Van Lau, Chairman of the People's Committee of Soc Trang Province, said that in three quarters of 2022, the seafood export value (mainly shrimp) in the province had reached nearly $1 billion, becoming a commodity that brought in the highest export value. Currently, Soc Trang Province has 22 seafood processing and exporting factories. Its aquatic products are available in 40 countries and territories, creating jobs for tens of thousands of workers. Similarly, Ca Mau Province's shrimp exports are approaching the $1 billion mark. Specifically, by October 2022, shrimp exports had raked in over $960 million, reaching nearly 90 percent of the plan, up roughly 15 percent over the same period last year. Bac Lieu Province’s shrimp exports hit about $686 million, equaling 76 percent of the … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta provinces accelerate seafood exports

Football festival spreads message of ending violence against women, children. (Photo: https://www.qdnd.vn/) Hanoi (VNA) - More than 100 people in Hanoi on November 26 participated in a football festival which aims to popularise a message of putting an end to violence against women and children. The Australia-funded event was co-organised by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Office in Vietnam, the Division of Women and Sports of the Vietnam Olympic Committee, and the Olympia Schools. By spotlighting the importance of sport in advocating diversity, equality, and community connection, and challenging harmful gender norms, the festival attracted the participation of representatives of the UN and embassies, athletes, students and parents. This is part of activities within the framework of the global campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence" (November 25 - December 10),  and the National Action Month on … [Read more...] about Football festival spreads message of ending violence against women, children

Two farmers take care of organic vegetables at a greenhouse in Lam Dong Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Ngoc Dung Organic production can help Viet Nam deal with the skyrocketing prices of food, fuels and fertilisers caused by the recent turbulence in different parts of the world, according to Danish Ambassador to Viet Nam Nicolai Prytz. The ambassador was speaking at an experience-sharing seminar on organic production on November 25. He said the agriculture landscape has been transformed over the last decades with the emergence of new plant varieties, animal breeds, technological innovations and farming techniques. However, this transformation has come at an expense of negative environmental impacts, including soil degradation, soil pollution, and increasing greenhouse gas emissions. A shift to sustainable farming such as organic is a solution that not only tackles these challenges but also contributes to countries' efforts towards achieving United Nations' sustainability … [Read more...] about Organic farming key to healthy value chains

Market stability In October, responding to the effects of psychological factors and complicated world economic development on the market, the SBV promptly provided liquidity to support the banking system, SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong said. The central bank assessed that credit institutions have ensured operational safety indicators according to the SBV’s regulations She added that while the monetary and foreign exchange markets are under pressure, this is the case in many countries around the world, not just Vietnam. Hong said it is inevitable for Vietnam’s economy and currency to be affected by adverse impacts of the world market as the country has integrated deeply into the world economy. Vietnam, therefore, has to proactively deal with the fluctuations. “The market is now evolving in a positive way, and market sentiment is calm now,” Hong said. The central bank assessed that credit institutions have ensured operational safety indicators according to the SBV’s … [Read more...] about Bank Governor issues reassurances on liquidity