Joe Biden swears in as the 46th U.S. President. In their congratulations, the Vietnamese leaders expressed their belief that the new U.S. President and his administration will obtain various achievements for prosperous development and happiness of the U S. and its people, as well as continue to contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the world. … [Read more...] about Congratulations to new U.S. President, Vice President
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Committee orders tightened border control to prevent illegal entry
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has ordered the tightening of border control to prevent any illegal entry. Representatives from the Ministries of Health, National Defence, and Public Security told a meeting of the committee in Hanoi on January 21 that the repatriation of overseas Vietnamese should be based on assessment of domestic quarantine capacity, especially given the appearance of new coronavirus variants. Vietnamese abroad should be encouraged to follow COVID-19 prevention and control regulations in their host countries, they said, stressing the need to ensure absolute safety on repatriation flights. Regarding vaccine research, production, and distribution, the Ministry of Health will actively partner with other ministries and agencies to complete relevant mechanisms and push ahead with vaccine trials. The Ministries of Education and Training, Industry and Trade, and Transport were asked to report on COVID-19 prevention … [Read more...] about Committee orders tightened border control to prevent illegal entry
Mong Cai bans ships from operating on border rivers
Earlier, Mong Cai authorities had written to border stations along the border lines with China to cooperate with the police, competent forces and the authorities of communes and wards and relevant units to ban all boats and ships from operating on the rivers. … [Read more...] about Mong Cai bans ships from operating on border rivers
E-commerce site for high-quality Vietnamese goods debuts in HCM City
HCM City (VNA) - An e-commerce site for high-quality Vietnamese goods, at hvnclc.chophienonline.vn, debuted in Ho Chi Minh City on January 21. The site forms part of the second phase of the “Go Online” project, carried out under a partnership between the Business Association of High-quality Vietnamese Products and the Digital Transformation Alliance DTS. It is a trade platform for all Vietnamese products earning the “High-quality” title and for producers to promote products and trade. Each business will be provided with a virtual store on the site to share information and images of their goods, said Huynh Quang Hien, Operations Manager at the Centre for Business Studies and Assistance (BSA). He expects the site will be well-received by customers. The first online trade fair of the site will take place from January 23 to February 5, selling products for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. It features high-quality products made by the Bao Minh Confectionary JSC, … [Read more...] about E-commerce site for high-quality Vietnamese goods debuts in HCM City
Việt Nam to tighten border controls to prevent spread of COVID-19
Chairing a meeting of National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam asked localities to strengthen disease prevention and control measures and strictly inspect said measures ahead of and during the Tết (Lunar New Year) celebrations. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam to tighten border controls to prevent spread of COVID-19