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Recognizing vaccine passports is part of efforts that Vietnam has been aware of very early on to serve the recovery plans. Ten countries have recognized vaccine certificates issued by Vietnam in the course of relaxing movement restrictions. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (second left) works with authorities at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Jan 20. Photo: Ministry of Transport The recognition was given by Australia, Belarus, Cambodia, Japan, India, Maldives, Palestine, the Philippines, the UK, and the US, according to the spokesperson of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On December 23, 2021, Vietnam’s vaccine certificate was issued and the country is seeking recognition from foreign countries, Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the press conference on January 20. In turn, Vietnam has recognized vaccine passports or temporary vaccination proof issued by 79 countries and territories, facilitating the entry of citizens from those … [Read more...] about 10 countries recognize Vietnam vaccine passports

The clogging could happen at anytime during the year and every year due to changes in the Chinese side’s import policy. Hanoi has said that there are some positive changes in the clog at the Vietnam-China border gates following the phone call between the two prime ministers a week ago. Container trucks stuck at the Vietnam-China border gates in December 2021. Photo: Tung Dinh/ Suckhoedoisong Transactions at the border gates have been smoother recently after a joint working group was set up to solve the situation [which is caused by China’s Covid-19 restrictions], Spokesperson Le Thi Thi Hang of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at the press conference in Hanoi on January 20. “The two sides have established a working group to continue exchanging and applying measures to boost customs clearance and circulation of goods at the border gates, maintaining smooth trade between the two countries while ensuring effective and scientific disease control,” Hang … [Read more...] about Smoother transactions at Vietnam-China border, Hanoi says

A COVID-19 outbreak among the Vietnamese women's team is threatening their participation in the AFC Asian Women's Cup. Vietnamese players seen during their Spanish training course. Their Asian Cup tournament is affected after some players tested positive for COVID-19. Photo courtesy of VFF On January 16, one more player tested positive and has been isolated in a hotel in Pune, India, host country of the tournament. The player, whose name has not been revealed, is the latest in the squad to test positive after 13 players and two doctors. Five healthy players are continuing training under coach Mai Duc Chung and wait for other teammates who are coming from Spain where they practised and competed over the last three weeks. Coach Mai Duc Chung (left), VFF official Truong Hai Tung (second, right) and VIetnamese players receive welcome flowers from Consul General of Vietnam in Mumbai Hoang Tung (second, left) when they arrived in India on Sunday. Photo courtesy … [Read more...] about Vietnam face tough COVID-19 challenge ahead of Asian Cup

The proposal was made at a Thursday meeting, where the ministry noted that there were around 11 million children aged 5-11 who need to be vaccinated. The government is yet to approve the proposal. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said a vaccination plan for children aged 5-11 needs to be based on experiences of other countries to ensure its safety and effectiveness. In December last year, Chinh also instructed relevant authorities to consider and seek approval for a Covid-19 vaccination plan for children aged 5 and above so that schools can reopen for on-site classes. On January 11, the health ministry had said it has prepared the plan and submitted it for the government’s approval. A recent VnExpress survey of over 91,000 readers showed just 29 percent of respondents agreeing with vaccinating children aged 5-11 against Covid-19, while 69 percent said no. Over 20 countries and territories have begun vaccinating children aged 5-11 against Covid-19, including the U.S., … [Read more...] about Health Ministry proposes purchase of 22 mln Pfizer vaccine doses for kids aged 5-11

Viettel Group, Architecture Magazine launch design contest for Viettel Thăng Long Building Netflix, the US Embassy Hanoi and NPX Point Avenue Hung Thinh signs strategic partnership with partners for tourism development Sun Group named in series of awards for Việt Nam Best Places to Work 2021 TVS seeks country's next unicorns Bank of America initiates MSN with a Buy rating and PO of VNM198,600 Bank of America (BofA) recently initiates MSN VN, Vietnam's leading & unique consumer-tech group, a top ASEAN consumer pick, with a Buy rating and PO of VNM198,600. BofA expect ROEs to improve to 18% from 8% in 2019 in phase 2 of its transformation with 71% of the EBITDA growth driven by the group's consumer-focused business CrownX. HSBC on January 7th also initiated at Buy with a with a TP of VND200,000. According to HSBC, Masan (MSN) is a consumer conglomerate, selling everything from sauces to financial services. “In 2021, the stock outperformed the … [Read more...] about Masan Group – Top ASEAN consumer pick – according to Bank of America

South Korean investors have contributed much to Vietnam’s economy, Photo: Le Toan The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is promoting activities to attract South Korean businesses with sufficient resources to invest in agro-fishery, leather shoes, high value-added processing, and renewable energy, as well as waste and wastewater treatment. Nguyen Duy Linh Thao, director of Kien Giang Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre said, “Kien Giang wishes to access modern technologies to reduce environmental impacts. We think that South Korean investors, in particular, will have more advantages than domestic investors.” Tran Huy Quan, director of Thai Binh Department of Industry and Trade, said that good pandemic prevention ensured a safe and effective production and business environment – core factors to attract tourists and capital from South Korea. Thai Binh, a coastal delta province in the north of Vietnam, is located in the southeast of the Red River Delta. As of … [Read more...] about South Koreans stay at summit of flow charts