Ministry of national defence

The move came after a series of fast-spreading sub-variants of Omicron (BA.4, BA.5, BA.2.75 and BA.2.12.1) were reported in the country. According to the ministry’s General Department of Preventive Medicine, the number of COVID-19 cases has been on the rise in both Vietnam and around the world. The country is currently recording an average of about 2,000 new cases each day. The number of new cases is believed to be on the rise again. Therefore, in order to actively prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic, the department told leaders of health departments nationwide to regularly and promptly review and report new cases of COVID-19. The localities must comply with regulations on reporting new cases and fully declare new cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours as prescribed by the ministry so that the figures can be sent to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control and the Prime Minister. The localities should avoid reporting additional numbers of new … [Read more...] about Health Ministry orders strengthening reporting of new COVID-19 cases

The first-ever program to seek and honor brand image ambassadors of innovative start-up businesses nationwide, businesses making efforts in applying innovative scientific and technological achievements to solve their problems and society. Through the prize, the organizers expect to be able to create a KOLs/ Influencers marketing platform for the Vietnamese innovation market in the long run. Ambassadors will receive prizes totaling VND200 million (US$8,427). A winner of the first prize will receive a development promotion package, and a communication service package to support personal brand development worth VND100 million. The organizers will select 10 representatives to honor at the Techfest Vietnam which will be held in the mountainous Northern Province of Lai Chau on August 29. By Chau Tuan - Translated by Anh Quan … [Read more...] about Ministry launches Vietnam Innovation Ambassador – In2pire Award

He made the statement in Hanoi on August 16 at a seminar consulting the World Bank (WB)’s experts about a report on the National Master Planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The National Master Planning is the first of its kind in Vietnam made in line with the 2017 Planning Law. Between now and 2030, priority will be given to the establishment and development of economic corridors, locomotive zones, growth poles and national infrastructure framework, especially those with advantages in geological location, infrastructure, human resources and sci-tech potential. Dannay Leipziger, head of the WB experts’ group, suggested that the National Master Planning should take into account improving resilience to environment risks and climate change, and ensuring financial resources for the effort. The National Master Planning set the goal of having about 5,000km of expressways nationwide by 2030, and over 9,000km by 2050. The average housing floor area per capita in … [Read more...] about Vietnam consults WB experts about National Master Planning

Pesident Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Barak (Photro: VNA) During a reception for former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Barak in Hanoi on August 17, Phuc said as a partner with friendship and comprehensive partnership, including in national defence-security, Israel has become an important partner of Vietnam. Vietnam wishes to learn from Israel’s experience in choosing and training talents to build a strong country, he said. He suggested the two countries regularly maintain high-level visits and offer mutual support at international forums and organisations. With two-way trade of US$1.14 billion in the first half of this year, up 55 percent, the two countries need to further work on this field, he said. As Vietnam is performing the policy of building a sustainable digital society by 2025, with a vision to 2030, the country wants to learn from Israel’s experience in ensuring security and national sovereignty over cyberspace, he said. The host … [Read more...] about Vietnam keen on Israel’s experience in fields of strength

A working delegation of the Ministry of Transport checks the construction process of the My Thuan 2 bridge project and its road paths. Yesterday, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Duy Lam led a working delegation to check the construction process of the My Thuan 2 bridge project and its road paths. Through the survey, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Duy Lam appreciated the efforts of the contractors for well controlling the construction progress of the project after a tough time of Covid-19 pandemic outbreak and believed that the units would try the best to push up and complete the works according to the signed contract with the investor. As for the bidding package XL.01, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Duy Lam assigned the Transport Engineering Construction and Quality Management Bureau under the Ministry of Transport to coordinate with supervision consultant agencies and contractors to review subsidence monitoring data and provide appropriate recommendations. … [Read more...] about Bidding packages for My Thuan 2 bridge project to be completed at end of 2022

Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on August 17. – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed the importance of developing high-quality human resources for agriculture, while attending an innovation event and job fair of the Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) in Hanoi on August 17. The Government leader and others visited an exhibition of scientific and technological models and products by the VNUA’s businesses and partners. Read full story – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on August 17 asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) to review the operation of household businesses in the tourism sector affected by the COVID-19. The ministry should coordinate with core travel firms to form key routes connecting localities, the official said at a meeting of the State Steering Committee for Tourism in Hanoi which assessed the implementation of tourism recovery solutions. Read full … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 17