Vietnam suffer 0 4 defeat in world cup qualifier with australia

Because of strict visa policies, promotions to attract international tourists have not been as effective as expected, according to many businesses. Enterprises have made huge investments to welcome back tourists, but such illogical visa policies may slow down the tourism recovery pace. Being confused and facing difficulties Many travel companies in Da Nang City told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that visa policies for foreign tourists were still their biggest concern. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Vietnam offered the visa waiver policy for citizens of many countries and the normal visa approval period was three to five days (visas which were valid for 30 days). However, the list of countries whose citizens are entitled to Vietnam’s visa waiver policy has been shortened and the visa processing period has been lengthened, putting enterprises at a disadvantage. Cao Tri Dung, chairman of the Da Nang Tourism Association, said that after the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of … [Read more...] about Strict visa policies hinder international guests from visiting Vietnam

Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien attends the event. (Photo: VNA) Vietnamese Deputy Defense Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien made the comment while delivering a speech at the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus (ADSOM ) in Phnom Penh on May 18. He stressed the need to comply with the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and accelerate the early signing of a practical and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). Vietnam consistently pursues resolving disputes at sea by peaceful means, on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), he affirmed. Besides emerging non-traditional security challenges, there have been new, complicated developments regarding traditional security issues, he said. Given that context, Chien emphasized that Vietnam has always been steadfast in its external policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, … [Read more...] about Vietnam stresses importance of maritime and aviation security in East Sea

At the Myanmar-Singapore match in women's football of SEA Games 31 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Myanmar’s Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs U Min Thein Zan recently awarded 100,000 USD to female football ers of the country for qualifying for the semi-finals at the ongoing SEA Games 31 in Vietnam. He praised the brilliant performance of the team, affirming that the Myanmar State and people will look forward to honouring the nation pride through sports and success. On May 15, Myanmar beat Singapore 1-0 in the last match of Group B with the sole goal by Win Theingi Tun in the fourth minute of the second-half injury time. They earlier trounced Laos 3-0 on May 10. In the semi-finals, Myanmar will play the hosts Vietnam who topped Group A, while Thailand will face the Philippines. Both fixtures will take place at Cam Pha Stadium of Quang Ninh on May 18. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in the Hanoi capital and 11 … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s women football team awarded 100,000 USD