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"Supplies are running low as the summer-autumn harvest has come to an end," a trader based in Ho Chi Minh City said, adding that local traders have also been hoarding the grain in anticipation of higher prices. … [Read more...] about Vietnam rice prices plunge to near 12-year low as demand dries up

He asked local hospitals to carry out timely PCR tests for any people returning from pandemic-hit areas and showing cough or fever so that patients won’t have to visit different hospitals like a recent case in Bac Tu Liem district because the later they are detected, the more virus from them could spread to others. … [Read more...] about Hanoi now at “very high” risk of COVID-19 transmission: chairman

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi ranks 15th in the list of 25 most popular destinations of the 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. According to the famous American travel website, the charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside.  Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi, it noted. Apart from Hanoi, Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam has also entered this list, with the 17th position. Three other Vietnamese destinations have also won the Travellers’ Choice Awards. Phu Quoc Island of southern Kien Giang province stands at the 7th place in the list of the top 25 emerging destinations.  Meanwhile, central Da Nang city and Ho Chi Minh City respectively ranks 7th and 12th among the 25 trending destinations. The Tripadvisor Travellers’ … [Read more...] about Hanoi among world’s most popular destinations

Naoussa in Greece comes in second, with the village being famous for its maze-like streets and countless stalls which sell local specialties. Upon a visit to the village, tourists are able to enjoy a cup of coffee with a splendid sea view, or alternatively they can sample fresh seafood at local restaurants. (Photo: iStock) … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc makes global list of leading new attractive destinations

Additionally, any people travelling from Da Nang since July 15 still need to undergo PCR tests though they have had rapid tests, Chung said, asking commune-level clinics, district-level health centers and hotline operating units to send staff to take samples for testing when receiving information from local residents, who must also self-quarantine pending test results. … [Read more...] about Hanoi now at “very high” risk of COVID-19 transmission: Chairman