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Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand on January 26 reported 959 new cases of COVID-19, a record daily rise since the start of the pandemic. The figure included 937 community infections, 914 of which were recorded in Samut Sakhon province, while the remainder was imported. Samut Sakhon became the epicentre of a new COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand last month, following a mass testing on migrant workers from Myanmar and Thai citizens. Thailand’s national tally now stood at 14,646, with 75 deaths. Total recoveries exceeded 10,000 and more than 3,600 cases are under treatment. In Indonesia, the national count exceeded 1 million on January 26 after the country logged 13,094 new COVID-19 cases. The death toll increased 336 to 28,468. On the same day, Cambodia recorded two new cases, both imported, taking the national count to 460. The new cases are returnees from Indonesia and Thailand earlier this month, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Health. Total recoveries stood at 412 while the … [Read more...] about More new COVID-19 cases recorded in Southeast Asia

Meanwhile, the 6th Central Executive Committee at the 7th National Party Congress also encouraged changing the traditional views on government officials and public servants, including the unbiased promotion of any and all Vietnamese staff members, regardless of their personal background, country of residence and their position in the Party or lack thereof. … [Read more...] about Ministry of Home Affair to issue new project on attracting talents

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has conditions and potential to become a developed country in the future as it boasts rich resources and abundant labour, high education lever, geographical advantages connecting Asia and the world, efficient government and patriotic citizens. The remark was made by JaeHo Jeong, Hanoi Bureau Chief of the Korea Times, on January 26 when he was present at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi to cover the opening ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the most important political event of Vietnam. “I think Vietnam will have a brighter future than the present,” he said, adding “its role will increase amid the rapidly changing global situation”. More industrial facilities based in China will be relocated to Vietnam, and it will also serve as a key country connecting Europe and Asia with the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) taking effect. Nearby Indochinese countries are predicted to … [Read more...] about Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future

Hanoi (VNA) – Reuters news agency on January 26 ran an article highlighting the opening of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in Hanoi and the Political Report by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The leader delivered the Political Report of the 12th Party Central Committee, in which he hailed booming economic development and containment of the COVID-19 pandemic as major achievements, according to the article. “Our country has been developing rapidly and sustainably, consolidating people’s confidence in the Party, the state and the socialist regime,” the leader is quoted as saying. “Corruption has been gradually contained and prevented.” The news agency added that Vietnam has seen its economy outstrip much of Asia in the past year, keeping the COVID-19 pandemic at bay thanks to stringent quarantine measures, testing and tracing. “In the context of rapid and complicated global evolution, we have been … [Read more...] about Opening of 13th National Party Congress a magnet to int’l media

Ninh Binh (VNA) - Ninh Binh, a tourist destination in Vietnam’s northern region and host of the National Tourism Year 2021, has released its plans for the annual programme, which feature myriad tourism, cultural, and sporting events. The opening ceremony, with the theme “Hoa Lu - Millennium-old Ancient Capital”, is set for April 20 at the local cultural and historical site of Hoa Lu ancient citadel. Key events to take place throughout the year include festivals at Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient citadel, and the Trang An Landscape Complex, a Tam Coc - Trang An tourism week, and a photo and art exhibition on Ninh Binh. The province will also host the Southeast Asian karate championships and be the venue for the sport at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) later in the year. In response to the National Tourism Year, 27 cities and provinces nationwide, including Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Lam Dong, will also organise a range of … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh announces plans for National Tourism Year 2021