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A street blockdowned for COVID-19 prevetion and control in Vientiane capital, Laos, in September. Illustrative image (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Lao Ministry of Health said on October 17 that the country recorded 296 new infections of COVID-19 and two deaths in the past 24 hours. Thus, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Laos is currently 32,029, including 40 deaths. Of the new cases, 283 were detected in the community in 10 provinces and cities. The Ministry of Health said that although the number of new cases in Laos has decreased, it is still high, and the country is trying to ensure adequate care and treatment services for COVID-19 patients. The Lao Government has asked localities to promptly make their vaccination distribution plans and focus on vaccinations for target groups in a systematic and equal manner. It also called on high-risk groups to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In the Philippines , the number of new COVID-19 cases has fallen to … [Read more...] about Laos, Philippines see drop in COVID-19 infections

HCMC led the daily tally with 1,059 cases, followed by Binh Duong (537) and Dong Nai (517). The country conducted more than 107,000 tests over the past 24 hours. 63 deaths were recorded, with 38 cases in Ho Chi Minh City, 13 in Binh Duong, two each in Dong Nai, Kien Giang, Soc Trang and Dak Lak and one each in Quang Ngai, Bac Lieu, Binh Thuan and Dak Nong. The total coronavirus death toll so far is 21,194, accounting for around 2.4 percent of all infections. 1,340 Covid-19 patients were announced recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 791,844. Of more than 51,000 patients under treatment, 3,413 are severe cases. Over 61.9 million have been vaccinated, with more than 17.8 million receiving two doses. As Vietnam has switched from the zero-Covid strategy to living with it, the country has issued a directive on evaluating the pandemic level in each locality that comprises two criteria: the proportion of people aged 18 and more getting vaccinated, and the number of new … [Read more...] about Vietnam records 3,175 new local Covid cases

Travel firms in Ho Chi Minh City have resumed selling tours. (Photo: vietnambooking.com ) Hanoi (VNA) – Travel firms in Ho Chi Minh City have resumed selling tours as the southern metropolis has allowed tourism services in “green zones” after a period of social distancing due to COVID-19. From October, HCM City has allowed tourism activities in the so-called “green zones,” where the pandemic outbreak has been contained. Holidaymakers have to go in groups and travel within a day. Saigontourist Travel Service Company is the pioneer in the city’s tourism programme, following the success of eight pilot tours to Can Gio and Cu Chi districts held exclusively for medical workers working in the pandemic fight. Doan Thi Thanh Tra, Director of Marketing and Communications of Saigontourist, said her company has offered two tours to Can Gio and Cu Chi. Saigontourist and Bao Viet Insurance in Ho Chi Minh City signed an expanded tourism insurance contract covering tourists … [Read more...] about Travel firms in HCM City resume selling tours

The inauguration ceremony of Lao Bao substation and Dong Ha-Lao Bao 220kV power line On October 16, Quang Tri People’s Committee in collaboration with Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) organised the inauguration ceremony for Lao Bao 220kV substation and Dong Ha-Lao Bao 220kV power line. These two projects have a total investment capital of VND876 billion($38.08 million). The investor of the substation is EVNNPT and Central Vietnam Power Projects Management Board (CPMB) is the manager and operator of the project. The substation, which is located in Tan Hop commune, Quang Tri province, includes building a new 220/110/22kV substation with two 250MVA transformers. Meanwhile, the transmission line has a length of 47.3km. The construction was started in June 2019 and started operation on October 1. Tran Dinh Nhan, general director of EVN thanked Quang Tri People’s Committee and relevant authorities who created favourable conditions … [Read more...] about Lao Bao 220kV substation and Dong Ha-Lao Bao 220kV power line project inaugurated

Last month, Duc An, a Hai Phong resident, planned to take his family to the popular resort town Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province as a break after being confined to home for a long time because of the pandemic. Based on instructions from Lao Cai’s health department, those coming from Hai Phong, deemed a ‘green zone’ with low Covid-19 risks, would be exempt from quarantine. His family would only need to furnish a negative Covid-19 certificate. However, when An called the hotline of Lao Cai’s health department, he was informed that if his family moved through Hanoi to reach Lao Cai, they would have to undergo a seven-day quarantine. An decided to cancel his trip. As of mid-October, Lao Cai has classified Hanoi as a green zone, but An is still hesitant and biding his time. He said because of inconsistent travel regulations between localities, he is not sure if he will be isolated upon arriving in Sa Pa and returning to Hai Phong or not. In line with government criteria on vaccine … [Read more...] about Covid-wary localities vary travel rules, hinder tourism revival

The research outcomes were transferred to the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam on May 3 (Source: Ministry of Transport) Hanoi (VNA) – More than 5 billion USD is needed to build a railway linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vung Ang seaport in Vietnam, according to research conducted under a technical support project for the railway’s feasibility study. Consultants from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which funded the project, estimated that Vietnam would need more than 1.5 billion USD. The research outcomes were transferred to the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam on May 3. The Vientiane -Vung Ang railway is a key infrastructure project in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which connects Vietnam and Laos and also intersecting at a point with the Singapore – Kunming (China) railway. The railway route has a total length of 554.72 km, with 102.7 km in Vietnam, running from Vung Ang seaport in central Ha Tinh province … [Read more...] about Vientiane – Vung Ang railway needs over 5 billion USD