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Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi will organise a programme on May 30 and 31 that helps children explore Southeast Asia, to mark International Children’s Day on June 1. With experiential activities, games, and traditional toy-making, the programme is expected to help children make interesting discoveries about Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cultures. Entry to the museum is free for children with disabilities. The youngsters will have the opportunity to learn about the flags of Southeast Asian countries and their currencies and capitals. Other activities include drawing and painting outfits of ethnic minority groups and cultural heritage exhibits./. … [Read more...] about Children’s programme exploring Southeast Asia on horizon

"Millions of children were out of school for a long period and we see especially in developing countries that, even after the easing of lockdown, there is an enormous drop-off rate, with large numbers of children failing to return," said Marc Dullaert, foundation chairman. … [Read more...] about Vietnam third best on child rights in Southeast Asia: survey

Vientiane (VNA) - As of May 27, Laos had reported no new COVID-19 cases in the community for 45 straight days, the country’s national steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control told a press conference in the capital Vientiane on May 27. The country conducted a total of 5,938 tests and identified just 19 cases. Its Ministry of Health revealed on May 27 that two more patients had recovered, bringing the total to 16 of the 19 cases.     The same day, the Philippines confirmed 380 new infections - the highest number in a single day for seven weeks and raising its tally to 15,049. Ninety-four more patients have been given the all-clear, for a total of 3,506, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Fatalities stand at 904. Indonesia, meanwhile, reported 686 new cases on May 27, raising its total to 23,851. The country also confirmed 55 new fatalities, for 1,473 in total. Some 6,057 patients have recovered. Thailand has reported nine new imported … [Read more...] about COVID-19 fight continues in Southeast Asia

The calls come after the Cambodian Government announced a plan last week to reduce electricity tariffs for firms in the manufacturing, agriculture, commercial and service sectors from June until October. Companies in these sectors will only be required to pay for the electricity they consume and are expected to save approximately 25 percent off their power bill. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 28

Dr Pimpisut Kongwittayanon said the team is also encouraging the villagers to change their diet, after finding that many of them eat excessively salty and oily food. She said the mobile hospital unit allows doctors to understand the condition and difficulties faced by rural villagers, in addition to undertaking more examinations and treatments. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 27