The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found. As of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported from 12 member states that are not endemic for the virus, the U.N. agency said, adding it will provide further guidance and recommendations in coming days for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox. "Available information suggests that human-to-human transmission is occurring among people in close physical contact with cases who are symptomatic", the agency added. Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is usually mild, and is endemic in parts of west and central Africa. It is spread by close contact, so it can be relatively easily contained through such measures as self-isolation and hygiene. "What seems to be happening now is that it has got into the population as a sexual form, as a genital form, and is being … [Read more...] about WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally
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Hanoi Cuisine and Craft Village Tourism Festival kicked off
The festival is organized by the Hanoi municipal Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Center, as part of the activities in response to Vietnam’s hosting of SEA Games 31. The event aims to popularize Hanoi capital as a safe, friendly, quality, and attractive destination and values of Vietnam’s cuisine and handicraft villages to both domestic and international visitors. Through varied activities, the festival is expected the help tourists learn more about Hanoi’s handicraft villages, including Bat Trang Ceramic Village, Van Phuc Silk Village, Phu Vinh Bamboo and Rattan Village, Quat Dong Embroidery Craft Village, and Chuon Ngo Mosaic Village, among others. Products showcased at the event have been beautifully designed and carefully made by the hands of artisans from various outstanding handicraft villages in Hanoi. During the event, various special dishes, including Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls, Uoc Le pork paste, bun cha (rice noodles with grilled pork), spring rolls, steamed … [Read more...] about Hanoi Cuisine and Craft Village Tourism Festival kicked off
Huey, Gonzales rule all-Pinoy tennis final
Việt Nam win handball treble Việt Nam canoeists take medal lead Thanh breaks 3 records for weightlifting gold Thailand, Việt Nam taste first aerobic golds Games bonuses await athletes Ruben Gonzales and Treat Huey ( white shirts) beat Fancis Casey Alcantara and Jason Patrombon 2-0 in the men's doubles final. VNA/VNS Photo Thế Duyệt Xuân Đăng HÀ NỘI — Treat Huey and Ruben Gonzales won their all-Filipino final match against Jeson Patrombon and Francis Casey Alcantara 6-1 and 6-4 in the men's tennis doubles in May 21. This was the first gold in tennis for the Philippines at the SEA Games 31. The final was a rematch of the last SEA Games in the Philippines when Alcantara and Patrombon took gold. However, this time around Gonzales and Huey were on top form, showing their strength with direct scoring serves that made it hard for Alcantara and Patrombon to save the ball. In the men's doubles, Gonzales and Huey won gold, Alcantara and Patrombon won silver, … [Read more...] about Huey, Gonzales rule all-Pinoy tennis final
Việt Nam win handball treble
Huey, Gonzales rule all-Pinoy tennis final Việt Nam canoeists take medal lead Thanh breaks 3 records for weightlifting gold Thailand, Việt Nam taste first aerobic golds Games bonuses await athletes Nothing can stop Đỗ Thị Như Quỳnh (15) scoring for Việt Nam in the win against Thailand. — VNA/VNS Photo Thế Duyệt HOÀNG HỒ BẮC NINH — Việt Nam women’s indoor handball team completed an incredible treble for the hosts defeating Thailand in the final match at Bắc Ninh University of Physical Education and Sports on May 21, following the men’s successes in the indoor and beach handball. Entering the match with fans on their side, Việt Nam dominated right from the off. In their very first attack, the hosts forced Thailand to foul in the box. This was capitalised on by Đàm Thị Thanh Huyền who took the penalty to open the scoring. However, the Thais didn’t back down easily. The next minutes saw Thailand’s fierce resistance, chasing Việt Nam for every point. In … [Read more...] about Việt Nam win handball treble
National Senior Golf Championship to start early next month
Andrew Hung Pham bagged five VGA golf championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021. — Photo by GolfNews The Vietnam Senior Championship presented by T99 2022 will open on June 4-5 at Vinpearl Golf Nam Hoi An (Quang Nam Province), the Viet Nam Golf Association (VGA) and the Vietnam Golf Services (VGS), it was announced yesterday. The organisers said the tournament would be followed by the T99 Vietnam Amateur Series 2022. About 100 amateurs aged 45-55 for women and 50-60 for men and higher aged golfers are expected to join the tournament. The championship started in 2008, with Andrew Hung Pham (men) bagging five championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2021. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung (women) won in 2008 and 2021. The VGA and VGS signed a strategic cooperation deal with the Technology Finance, namely T99 Group, in which T99 will become the main sponsor of the T99 Vietnam Amateur Series 2022. Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, deputy general director of T99, said: "National golf … [Read more...] about National Senior Golf Championship to start early next month
Food Fest organised in Phu My Hung City Centre
Phu My Hung Development Corporation opens Midtown Food Fest to celerate its anniversary. — Photo Courtesy Phu My Hung Development Corporation Midtown Food Fest was organised by the Phu My Hung Development Corporation in its Phu My Hung City Centre on Saturday, and it expected to receive thousands of visitors. The food festival is among several programmes the company has organised to celebrate its 29th anniversary, including magic shows and Yosakoi matching. Visitors had the chance to try Vietnamese and many types of foreign cuisines. They also had the chance to visit show flats at The Peak, a project the company is developing in the Southside District of Phu My Hung City Centre. On the occasion, it opened five fully furnished Sky villas. — VNS … [Read more...] about Food Fest organised in Phu My Hung City Centre