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A total 75,250,990 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Vietnam so far, according to the national COVID-19 Vaccine Portal on Tuesday. An elderly woman in Thach An District, the northern province of Cao Bang receives a shot of COVID-19 vaccine. This makes up half of the health authorities' aim of giving 150 million doses to cover 75 per cent of the adult population (vaccination of children is greenlit in principle, but has not yet been rolled out). Over the past four days from October 22 to 25, the country injected over 4.1 million vaccine doses, which equals one million doses per day on average. Based on the number of vaccines doses allocated, Long An Province now has the highest percentage for people receiving at least one shot at 212.5 per cent (the number of actual local residents receiving the vaccine might be higher than the official population figures). According to Long An Province’s report, as of October 25, the locality has administered … [Read more...] about Administered COVID-19 vaccines in Vietnam crosses 75 million mark

The owners of many beer houses in HCM City are preparing for reopening but will serve soft drinks only as requested by state agencies. Workers begin cleaning up the restaurant to get ready for the reopening “We cannot close the doors any longer,” said Quang, the owner of Quang Map, a well known site in district 1, said while preparing broth for Bun bo Hue (Hue-style beef noodle soup) he sells for lunch. Quang said his family has been trying every possible way to earn money and maintain jobs for workers. He sells chao long (pig’s tripe soup) in the morning, bun bo Hue at lunch and drinks in the evening. All the food is sold by take-away, which brings a modest income. Quang had heard that municipal authorities might allow eateries, restaurants and beer houses to reopen after a long lockdown. But he was unhappy about the news, because beer and alcoholic drinks won’t be prohibited. He said he doesn’t intend to reopen. “We must serve alcoholic drinks,” he said. “People … [Read more...] about Beer houses in HCM City ready to reopen

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính attends the 24th ASEAN+3 Summit on Wednesday via teleconference. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính proposed China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) support ASEAN countries in transferring manufacturing technology of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment medicine. Chính made the proposal on Wednesday at the 24th ASEAN+3 Summit held via teleconference. ASEAN leaders, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, RoK President Moon Jae-in and ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi attended the event. ASEAN leaders said they highly appreciated the positive progress in ASEAN+3 co-operation in the past, agreeing that it is necessary to effectively implement the ASEAN+3 Co-operation Work Plan. ASEAN+3 countries agreed to prioritise co-operation in responding to the pandemic, minimising socio-economic impacts, promoting comprehensive recovery towards sustainable development, and consider lifting travel … [Read more...] about PM proposes co-operation priorities at 24th ASEAN+3 Summit

The turtle is released by Roòn Border Guard Station Force and the fishermen. — VNA/VNS Photo QUẢNG BÌNH —  After being found tangled in a fishing net, a rare and endangered turtle was released back into the sea off Quảng Bình on Wednesday morning. Lieutenant Colonel Mai Xuân Trường said that at around 11 pm on October 26, Lê Nam, a 43-year-old fisherman from Nam Lãnh Village, found the 120-kilogramme turtle stuck in his net while he was fishing in the waters off Quảng Đông Commune. Lê Nam immediately informed the Roòn Border Guard Station Force of his discovery. Early on Wednesday morning, the Roòn Border Guard Station Force of Quảng Trạch Commune and the fishermen of Nam Lãnh Village released the turtle back into the sea in a healthy state. It is assumed that this sea turtle is of the Cheloniidae (known in Việt Nam as Vích species), which is on a list of endangered and rare species, and needs protection. — VNS … [Read more...] about Endangered turtle released back to sea in Quảng Bình

Việt Nam had a tough opening match against Chinese Taipei but still grabbed a win in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Photo courtesy of VFF BISHKEK — Defender Lê Văn Xuân’s late goal in the 82nd minute sealed Việt Nam’s win against Chinese Taipei in the opening match of Group I of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifications on Wednesday. Việt Nam came to the Dolen Omurzakov stadium hoping for three points against the opponent. However, the match wasn’t as easy as expected for Park Hang-seo’s men as Chinese Taipei ’s players defended solidly despite huge pressure from the Golden Star Warriors. When supporters were thinking of a disappointing draw, a beautiful build-up from the right created space for Xuân to penetrate the box from the left. After receiving Nguyễn Hai Long’s through ball, the 22-year-old Hà Nội FC defender made no mistake and put the ball into the net. Việt Nam’s determination was shown from the opening whistle. In the ninth minute, striker Trần Văn Đạt … [Read more...] about Defender’s late goal helps Việt Nam seal first win of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

Coffee shops on Hồ Tùng Mậu Street in District 1, HCM City, in May 2021. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Giang HCM CITY — HCM City’s authorities on Wednesday issued its decision to allow in-person dining to resume from Thursday, after five months of closure and delivery-only operations due to the severe COVID-19 outbreak. Restaurants, cafes, and other food and beverages places can cater for sit-in services again, but they must close at 9pm each day, the number of customers is capped at 50 per cent, and alcoholic drinks are still not allowed (except in wedding venues, or restaurants at hotels for tourists). District 7 and Thủ Đức City, due to their success in containing outbreaks, are allowed to carry out a ‘pilot’ period of selling alcoholic beverages starting tomorrow until November 15, with specific areas to be decided by local authorities. The two localities will report to the city’s authorities after November 15 to inform their decisions on whether to expand the permission to other … [Read more...] about In-person dining in HCM City resumes