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Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia’s Health Ministry announced 13,632 COVID-19 cases on January 22, bringing the total to 965,283, with the death toll adding by 250 to 27,453. According to the ministry, 8,357 more people were discharged from hospitals on the day, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 781,147. The Indonesian government, therefore, decided to extend the current period of public activity restrictions (PPKM) for another two weeks in Java and Bali, from January 26 to February 8, as the country’s ever-increasing COVID-19 infection rate is expected to exceed the 1 million-mark in the coming days. The country’s Health Ministry has also asked hospitals nationwide to convert 40 percent of their health service capacity for COVID-19 treatment. It also asked all hospitals to convert 25 percent of ICU room capacity to provide ICU services to COVID-19 inpatients. On January 22, the Philippine Department of Health reported 2,178 new cases, raising the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 continues developing complicatedly in Southeast Asian nations

Their drinks, described as “a fine robusta grown at around 850m then honey-processed to a creamy texture with nutty walnuts, almond flavors, and a smooth mouthfeel,” were just one of dozens of options at the Vietnamese Coffee Fair: Tet Edition hosted by Lacàph, a Ho Chi Minh City-based café brand. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City coffee fair offers fresh look at fine Vietnamese robusta

The coronavirus brought about a permanent and massive digital adoption spurt, with more than one in three digital service consumers (36 percent of total) new to the service. Of the number, 90 percent intend to continue their newfound habits post-pandemic, it said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s digital economy to reach US$14 billion this year

Minh said the site is the biggest information project of the VNA to date, with the participation of various units, including agencies in charge of information sources, photos, documents, publication, and technical matters. The engagement of 63 domestic and 30 foreign bureaus has created a special strength for the site, he said, adding that it covers various matters from many localities as well as the perspectives of foreign experts and Vietnamese expatriates. As the VNA is a key press agency providing the most accurate information about the 13th National Party Congress in a timely manner, thousands of stories, photos, videos, and infographics about the gathering have been published on the website since the beginning of January. Apart from updated news, the website, available in six languages (Vietnamese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese), provides archival information, including documents issued at national Party congresses, biographies of Party General Secretaries … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency helping spread official news on 13th National Party Congress