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The 15th meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on July 5 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 15th meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on July 5 amid the appearance of the BA.5 sub-variant of Omicron . Opening the teleconference with the 63 localities nationwide, PM Chinh, who is also head of the committee, pointed out that the pandemic remains unpredictable around the world with the emergence of the BA.5 sub-variant of Omicron in many countries. In Vietnam, after the pandemic was brought under control nationwide, some have lowered their guard, especially in vaccination, while authorities have shown slackness in examination. Meanwhile, the country still has to fight against other disease outbreaks and care for people’s health amid the shortage of medicine and medical supplies, he added. Since the start of 2022, Vietnam has recorded over 9 million infections … [Read more...] about COVID-19 infections with BA.5 sub-variant may increase: committee

A facility of Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS). PV GAS posted after-tax profit of nearly VND7 trillion (US$300 million) in the first six months of 2022. — VNA/VNS Photo Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS) posted after-tax profit of nearly VND7 trillion (US$300 million) in the first six months of 2022, up 87 per cent compared to the target and 59 per cent year-on-year. Its before-tax profit reached over VND8.67 trillion (over $371.3 million) in the January - June period, up 87 per cent and 56 per cent, respectively. The firm produced and supplied over 1 million tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the first two quarters of 2022, surpassing 23 per cent of the plan and equal to 99 per cent of that in the same period last year, accounting for about 70 per cent of the wholesale market share of the country. It also produced and supplied 56,800 tonnes of condensate, up 67 per cent compared to the plan and 85 per cent against the same period in … [Read more...] about PV GAS’ after-tax profit hits nearly $300 million in 6 months

The event was held by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) and the Health Ministry to launch the rollout of the third and fourth vaccine doses for state employees and workers nationwide. Huong said as of July 4, more than 233 million COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered in Vietnam, raising the primary vaccination coverage among people aged 12 and above to approximately 100%. Amid the global uncertainties brought on by the pandemic and the current virus re-emergence in several countries, Vietnam continues detecting infections of new variants and is facing the risk of new outbreaks, she noted. With people and organizations lowering guard against the virus, many cities and provinces have not been making fast enough progress in injecting boosters, the deputy minister noted, adding that the percentage of people aged 18 and more receiving the third and fourth doses only reached about 67% and 31%, respectively. Vaccination is the most effective tool against … [Read more...] about Health officials call on people to get COVID-19 booster doses

Around 85,088 students, including 73,877 students of high schools, 7,883 test-taker of continuing education centers and 3,328 freelance candidates will take part in the 2022 national high school graduation examination with 13,656 education officials, teachers and staff teachers to serve the exam. The organization of this year’s exam remains basically the same as in previous years with three independent tests in Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Languages and a custom test in natural science Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or Social Sciences (History, Geography, and Citizen Education) chosen by the candidates. Students will do their literature tests on the morning of July 7 and maths in the afternoon of the same day. They will sit for the combined tests of Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or Social Sciences (History, Geography, and Citizen Education) on the morning of the second day and Foreign Languages in the afternoon. The examination is … [Read more...] about HCMC has 158 testing venues in 2022 national high school graduation exam

The third session of the 15th National Assembly Export-import turnover rises nearly 23 percent According to the report, Vietnam fulfilled seven out of 12 key targets for 2021, with total export-import turnover increasing by 22.6 percent and trade surplus reaching US$4 billion. So far, Vietnam is one of the top six countries in terms of COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Macroeconomic stability has been maintained, major economic balances ensured, and inflation brought under control. However, input prices, especially gasoline and oil, have risen sharply, while the shortage of human resources has affected trade and production activities. Export turnover is dependent heavily on foreign-invested enterprises, while stock, corporate bond and real estate markets are potentially risky. Vu Hong Thanh, chairman of the National Assembly’s Economic Committee, presented a verification report on this issue, praising the results in the context of unprecedented difficulties and challenges … [Read more...] about Government focuses on rapid, sustainable socioeconomic recovery

Butterflies seen in Cuc Phuong National Park (Photo: VNA) Ninh Binh (VNA) – A 3D model of Cuc Phuong National Park has been completed, and it is hoped to help with the management and protection of local natural resources. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the park held a workshop on July 5 to report consultation outcomes about building the 3D model with the engagement of the local community. Deputy Director of the park Do Quang Lap said with a ratio of 1:10,000, the 3.1m x 2m model reflects an area measuring 31km x 20km of the park’s core zone and part of its buffer zone. It will help improve knowledge about the potential of tourism products in and around the park and engage local residents in the development of new and sustainable community-based tourism products. The 3D model will also help locals take part in the assessment of COVID-19 impacts on the access to and use of local natural resources, he noted. The model was built from May to … [Read more...] about 3D model of Cuc Phuong National Park built