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One of them, a 20-year-old Vietnamese student who was studying in Wuhan, returned to Hanoi about a week ago. She has had fever and a painful throat for the last four days. The other, a 55-year-old merchant at a market near the Vietnam-China border, has had a high fever for the last five days. … [Read more...] about Hanoi student in China’s Wuhan quarantined after return

The successful Vietnamese team at the award ceremony in France in July. VNA/VNS Photo “The results continue to show that a movement to foster outstanding students in our country has continued to develop," Hong said. "The selection of excellent individuals is getting better and better, showing the progress of Vietnamese students who are not only good at theory but also in practical applications." … [Read more...] about Student has the right mix to conquer Int’l Chemistry Olympiad

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a tourism development strategy by 2030. The strategy aims to turn Vietnam into a renowned destination by 2025, ranking among three leading countries in terms of tourism development in Southeast Asia and among top 50 nations with the highest tourism competitiveness in the world. Accordingly, tourism revenue is expected to reach 1,700-1,800 trillion VND (77-80 billion USD), contributing 12-14 percent to the country’s gross domestic product and creating about 5.5-6 million jobs. Vietnam strives to serve at least 35 million international tourists and 120 million domestic holidaymakers by that year. By 2030, Vietnam sets a target to make tourism a spearhead and sustainable economic sector and become one of 30 countries in the world with the best tourism competitiveness. The tourism sector is projected to earn 3,100-3,200 trillion VND (130-135 billion USD) and create 8.5 million jobs by 2030. Vietnam looks to … [Read more...] about PM approves tourism development strategy by 2030

The ambassadors and diplomats from the participating ASEAN countries also affirmed the importance of the enhancement of solidarity and friendship within ASEAN which would contribute to heightening the bloc’s reputation and prestige on the international stage. … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes over Chairmanship of ASEAN Committee in Buenos Aires

Hanoi (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnam in Russia hosted a press conference and a reception in Moscow on January 22 to mark the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-Russia diplomatic relations (January 30, 1950). Speaking at the reception, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh stressed that in the Vietnam Year in Russia and the Russia Year in Vietnam in 2019, the bilateral relationship was strengthened as hundreds of activities were organised in the two countries, including visits of high-ranking leaders and cultural exchanges. Vietnam and Russia will celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, offering a chance for the two countries to review their achievements, he said. For his part, Nicolay Nozdrev, head of the Third Asian Department under the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the Russia-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership have been consolidated in all fields over the years despite changes in the region and the … [Read more...] about 70th anniversary of Vietnam-Russia diplomatic ties marked