India swelters in record temperatures becomes new normal

Health workers, people over 50 and those deemed at high-risk are prioritised to receive one of two approved vaccines, although one has yet to complete clinical trials. On day one around 300,000 people will receive the first of two doses, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to launch the programme virtually in New Delhi. Authorities say they are drawing on their experience with elections and child immunisation programmes for polio and tuberculosis in rolling out the vaccine. About 150,000 staff in 700 districts have been specially trained, and India has held several national dry runs involving mock transportation of vaccines. But in an enormous, impoverished nation with often shoddy transport networks and one of the world's worst-funded healthcare systems, it is still a daunting undertaking. Regular child inoculations are a "much smaller game" and vaccinating against Covid-19 will be "deeply challenging", said Satyajit Rath from the National Institute of Immunology. - Bicycle … [Read more...] about India begins mega-rollout of Covid-19 vaccine

Cellist Hà Miên made her debut with Romance in Hanoi, an album of Vietnamese and foreign music. The album includes four works by Dutch composer Ad Van Dongen known as AvD, and two Vietnamese works based on folk songs celebrating women and love.  … [Read more...] about New albums released for Tết

Mentioning bilateral ties, the two sides agreed to intensify measures to implement the outcomes of the virtual talks between the two countries’ Prime Ministers on December 21, 2020, and realise the targets and commitments in the Vietnam-India Joint Vision Statement for Peace, Prosperity and People, and the action plan for the implementation of the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership for 2021-2023./. … [Read more...] about Indian Government sends aid to flood victims in central Vietnam

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung on January 15 called on correspondents from foreign press agencies and cultural and press attachés as well as representatives from foreign agencies in Vietnam to help in promoting the country’s image among international friends.   At a New Year gathering in Hanoi, Dung highlighted their contributions to enhancing cultural links and mutual understanding between Vietnam and peoples worldwide. In his remarks, the deputy minister reviewed the major political and socio-economic achievements Vietnam recorded last year, saying it successfully performed its role as ASEAN Chair 2020 and non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021. … [Read more...] about Foreign correspondents contribute to promoting Vietnam’s image: Deputy FM

Located on the Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand marine economic corridor, Phu Quoc has been dubbed the “pearl” island. The island enjoys a monsoon tropical climate with two seasons, the dry season that runs from November to April, along with the rainy season from May to October. The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, therefore allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty island’s at any time during the year. Situated 46km from the mainland, the island can be reached by air from Ho Chi Minh City within one hour, with the journey taking two hours from Hanoi. Ham Ninh fishing village is located in the eastern region of Phu Quoc Island. The village represents a new tourist destination and is famous for activities such as scuba diving, exploring corals, relaxing in the crystal-clear water, and fishing. Visitors are able to experience a bustling atmosphere early in the morning when fishing boats dock at the local port and sell various items, with crab being a … [Read more...] about Must-go places on Phu Quoc Island