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In response to the World Tourism Day 2021, Vietnam has set up step-by-step plan to welcome international visitors again. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced World Tourism Day 2021 on September 27 as a day to “focus on tourism for inclusive growth”. This is an opportunity for all nations, including Vietnam, to look beyond tourism statistics and acknowledge that, behind every number, there is a person. The Bat Xat terraced rice fields, Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province. Photo: James Huynh On this occasion, the UNWTO reaffirmed a commitment to build a more prosperous and peaceful world through tourism. "As tourism grows, the benefits that come will be felt at every level of our broad and diverse sector, from the biggest airline to the smallest family," it said. “It is a pledge that is both timely and necessary in the pandemic because it has led to the pause in international travel, making a clear relevance of tourism to our … [Read more...] about Vietnam responds to World Tourism Day 2021 for inclusive growth

HCM City’s Củ Chi District again welcomes visitors after a long period of social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. — Photo vietnamnet.vn HCM CITY — People in HCM City will be allowed to travel if they have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks earlier or were infected and recovered from the disease. The city Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has listed this among safety requirements for tourists to allow tourism businesses to resume operations. They apply to accommodation establishments, tour operators and outdoor tourist attractions though only in areas deemed to be at low risk of COVID infection. The businesses need to meet all 10 safety criteria issued by authorities, and failure to meet even one will result in closure. They must provide hand disinfection products and a convenient hand-washing place with clean water and soap for both staff and tourists. All surfaces touched by people should be disinfected and … [Read more...] about HCM City to allow fully vaccinated tourists to revive travel industry

Việt Nam celebrate winning the AFF Cup 2018. Việt Nam have been drawn in Group B for the rescheduled AFF Cup 2020. Photo baochinhphu.vn Football HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam have discovered who they will face as they begin their defence of the AFF Cup. They have been drawn in Group B and will play Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos after the draw was made by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) in Singapore yesterday. Group A consists of Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore and Brunei or Timor Leste. The play-off match for the final place between Timor Leste and Brunei will take place on December 1. The draw saw Timor Leste confirmed as the away team in the one-off game. Last year, the AFF decided to postpone the AFF Cup 2020 due to the spread of COVID-19 but now it is rescheduled to be held from December 5, 2021 to January 1, 2022. Currently, the AFF is still actively working with member federations and co-operative units to decide on a neutral venue for … [Read more...] about Việt Nam in Group B of AFF Cup 2020

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Thái Xuân Dũng speaks at the event. — VNA/VNS Photo PRAGUE — The Vietnamese Embassy together with the association of Vietnamese enterprises in the Czech Republic earlier this week held a forum on promoting trade and investment between the nations. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Thái Xuân Dũng highlighted the importance of trade and investment promotion, particularly when both countries and others are seeking solutions for post-pandemic recovery. He said the forum aimed to help participating firms discuss issues related to the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) so that they could come up with more suitable business plans and strategies. Trade between the nations hit US$936 million in the first half of 2021, up 28 per cent on-year, thanks to both sides’ efforts and the EVFTA’s impact. Participants focused their discussion on opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises with the coming-into-force … [Read more...] about Forum promotes Việt Nam-Czech Republic trade, investment

A resident in HCM City receives a second COVID-19 vaccine shot in July. HCM City has set up a telephone number for people aged 18 and above who have yet to receive their first shot. They can register by sending an SMS message. – VNA Photo Hồng Giang HCM CITY – HCM City’s Department of Information and Communication has set up a telephone exchange number for residents who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine shot. Adults aged 18 and above in HCM City who have not received their first shot can send an SMS message to 8066 with the description “MUI1 FullName BirthYear District”. For instance, a message can be sent as “MUI1 NguyenVanA 1960 BinhChanh” to 8066. Lists of registered residents will be sent to People’s Committees in districts and Thủ Đức City. HCM City is focusing on vaccinating all adults, with or without permanent residency. The city originally aimed to have all people aged 18 and above to have their first shot by September 15 and second shots by the end … [Read more...] about HCM city sets up telephone exchange number for people who need first vaccine shot

The 11,692 new COVID-19 cases include five imported cases and 11,687 local infections detected in Hồ Chí Minh City (6,521), Bình Dương (3,609), Đồng Nai (590), Long An (254), Kiên Giang (134), An Giang (121), Tiền Giang (105), Tây Ninh (59), Cần Thơ (43), Đồng Tháp (27), Bình Định (22), Khánh Hòa (18), Đà Nẵng (15), Bình Thuận (15), Cà Mau (14), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (13), Hà Nội (12), Hà Nam (12), Quảng Bình (12), Ninh Thuận (11), Bình Phước (11), Đắk Nông (10), Đắk Lắk (10), Phú Yên (10), Quảng Ngãi (9), Vĩnh Long (6), Hậu Giang (6), Thanh Hóa (4), Bạc Liêu (4), Lâm Đồng (3), Nghệ An (3), Quảng Nam (2), Trà Vinh (1), and Bến Tre (1). An additional 240 COVID related deaths were announced, bringing the total fatalities to 17,545. … [Read more...] about 11,692 new COVID-19 cases, 240 more deaths reported on Tuesday