In order to carry out the flood prevention project, about 280 households must be relocated and the river bank must be repaired. The authorities must also dredge the river. Quy Nhon City People's Committee will be responsible for organising the resettlement areas and compensation fund. The Binh Dinh People's Committee will be responsible for the funding of the construction and any renovation. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
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Japan suspends visas for Vietnamese citizens
People who had been provided with a visa to Japan earlier are allowed to enter Japan as of midnight of January 21 at the latest. However, they have to be tested negative for Covid-19 and the test certificate needs to be submitted to Japanese authorities no more than three days before their flight to Japan. Anyone who enters Japan will have to undergo a 14-day quarantine. People are not permitted to use public transport from airports to quarantine sites. People who violate Covid-19 prevention regulations will be strictly punished. The measures will be applied until further notice from the Japanese government. Japan was among six countries from June that offered looser visa policies. Dtinews/Tienphong … [Read more...] about Japan suspends visas for Vietnamese citizens
Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance
A document released by the Government Office on January 9 showed that Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assigned the Ministry of Transport to consider resumption of routine commercial flights to other countries after the 2021 Tet holiday. This aims at the dual goal of both developing the economy while fighting the pandemic and satisfying citizens’ demand for travel. … [Read more...] about Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance
Food reviewing emerges as new job choice among young Vietnamese
Ninh was listed among the top four influencers for food in Vietnam at the Influence Asia 2017, an award by the Singapore-based influencer marketing company Gushcloud in honoring individual or group achievements in the social media influence industry across Asia. … [Read more...] about Food reviewing emerges as new job choice among young Vietnamese
Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners
As one of the biggest marathon events in Vietnam, the HCMC Marathon has attracted more than 17,000 runners since 2013. The event is expected to attract more international athletes to HCMC, so that it can become an exciting sporting destination in Vietnam and Asia. … [Read more...] about Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners