Pandemic

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has called for the lifting of sanctions and creating of favourable conditions for humanitarian aid in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The official made the statement during the United Nations Security Council’s online high-level open debate on pandemics and the challenges to sustaining peace held on August 12. In his speech, he touched upon deep impact of COVID-19 on all aspects of life that is threatening the peace progress and humanitarian work in conflicted areas across the world. Minh highlighted the need for comprehensive solutions, stating that Vietnam welcomes the UNSC’s adoption of Resolution 2532 on COVID-19 response and on its support for the UN Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire. He praised the role of the UN peacekeeping operations in assisting nations, adding that the involvement and coordination of the entire UN system play the key role in the realisation of … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for sanctions lifted, humanitarian aid amid pandemic

“The problem is that, in a massive collective problem like the one we’re facing now, if everybody breaks the rules a little bit, then it’s not dissimilar to lots of people not following the rules at all,” said Sanders. … [Read more...] about Pandemic behavior: Why some people don’t play by the rules

The Ministry of Industry and Trade reported that thanks to good preparation, businesses are able to answer the public’s demands and there is not much fluctuation in price. Despite the unexpected slight instability in March and April, timely instruction from the Ministry and adequate inventory have successfully calmed people down. They now only buy sufficient items for their daily needs. … [Read more...] about Online shopping promoted to support consumers during Covid-19 pandemic

“We must not let the crisis bring about setbacks. In fact, we must capitalize on the crisis as a momentum to make a big leap,” said Widodo, who was wearing a traditional outfit from the Sabu people in the eastern part of the archipelago. … [Read more...] about Indonesia president calls to ‘reboot’ economy amid pandemic

This is the fourth month in a row that steel consumption and production have decreased. Industry insiders attribute this to declining demand in some steel-consuming sectors like construction and auto, motorbike and electronics manufacturing, all because of the pandemic. … [Read more...] about Steel consumption hit by pandemic