The Vietnamese Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported an additional 913 Covid-19 infections, raising the country's total tally to over 10.75 million. Illustrative photo According to the ministry's report, most of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 42 out of 63 localities in the country. As of Wednesday evening, the number of Covid-19 patients in Vietnam has increased to over 10.75 million. On July 6, an additional 7,626 more patients recovered from the disease, raising the number of recoveries in the country to over 9.73 million. On Wednesday evening, no deaths related to Covid-19 were recorded, the country's total fatalities stay at 43,089, accounting for 0.4 per cent of total infections. By July 5, Vietnam had injected more than 234 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, including over 8.85 million given to children aged 5 to 11. Speaking at a Monday meeting, deputy minister of health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong said that the … [Read more...] about Additional 913 new Covid-19 infections reported on Wednesday
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Toyota concert makes a come back
The annual Toyota concert 2022 is expected to attract a large number of classical music lovers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Toyota concert 2022 season will feature two night concerts on July 27 in Ho Chi Minh City and August 5 in Hanoi following the success of previous performances. Music composer Antonín Leopold Dvořák (1841- 1904). File photo The big stage concerts mark the return of one of the most beloved musical events in Vietnam after two years of interruption because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Young talented Vietnamese cello soloist Phan Do Phuc and artists from the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra will perform immortal works by Czech music composer Antonin Dvořák. The concert, which features Cello Concerto B-minor, Op. 104 and Symphony No. 9 E-minor “From the New World”, Op. 95. Cello Concerto B-minor, Op. 104 will be conducted by Japanese Maestro Honna Tetsuji. Antonín Leopold Dvořák (1841- 1904) was the first Bohemian composer to … [Read more...] about Toyota concert makes a come back
Workers’ average monthly income grows 5.3 percent in H1
Office workers withdraw money from an ATM. (Photo: VNA) In particular, workers in the processing - manufacturing industry had average income of VND7.3 million, rising by some VND476,000 year on year, while salary earners saw an increase of VND417,000 in their monthly income to VND7.4 million Pham Hoai Nam, Director of the Population and Labor Statistics Department under the General Statistics Office, told a press meeting in Hanoi on July 6. In the second quarter, all the 21 economic sectors recorded year-on-year hikes in workers’ average income, including mining (VND9.7 million, up 17.1 percent) and processing - manufacturing (VND7.4 million up 12.4 percent). He said during 2019 - 2021, workers’ income in Q2 often declined from the previous quarter since additional earnings coming from year-end extra work and Lunar New Year bonuses are usually paid in Q1. However, the situation was different this year, when the Q2 average income did not decrease but went up both quarter on … [Read more...] about Workers’ average monthly income grows 5.3 percent in H1
Construction sector should enhance consulting quality: President
He made the suggestion at a meeting with the association’s representatives on July 5 on the occasion of its 40th founding anniversary. Highlighting the importance of the construction sector to the national economy, the President required the VFCEA to advise the Party and the State on issues relating to development strategies such as housing, urban areas, industrial parks, socio-economic infrastructure, architectural planning, including related institutions and legal documents. He also asked the association to involve in fighting corruption and wastefulness in construction. The President proposed that the Government create favorable conditions for the VFCEA’s operation, and the Ministry of Construction facilitate the association's participation in research and discussions related to the management of planning, construction and infrastructure development of industrial parks, urban areas, workers' housing and new rural areas as well as perfecting legal institutions related to the … [Read more...] about Construction sector should enhance consulting quality: President
Quang Hai to make Pau FC debut in friendly on July 8
Vietnamese star footballer Nguyen Quang Hai is likely to make his first appearance for new side Pau FC in a friendly with FC Des Landes on July 8 (local time). Quang Hai scores a goal during recent training sessions in France. Head coach Didier Tholot will test out his squad in this preseason match, and Quang Hai will be given the opportunity to play his first match in Pau FC's jersey. This game is among four friendlies scheduled by French club Pau FC ahead of Ligue 2’s 2022 - 2023 season. Pau FC will later play Toulouse FC, Angouleme Charente FC and Niortais FC on July 12, 15 and 23, respectively. Quang Hai, 25, has recently joined the French squad under a two-year contract. The Vietnamese player scored a goal and claimed an assist during recent training sessions. First established in 1920, Pau FC finished 10th in Ligue 2, France’s second division, in the 2021-2022 season. Ligue 2’s 2022 - 2023 season is scheduled to start on July 30. … [Read more...] about Quang Hai to make Pau FC debut in friendly on July 8
IMF hails Vietnam’s moves to cushion COVID-19 impacts
A COVID-19 vaccination site in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highly valued Vietnam’s policy support to cushion the impact of COVID-19 in tandem with successful maintenance of fiscal, external, and financial stability and an impressive vaccination rollout. In a press release following a recent consultation with Vietnam, the IMF Executive Board said a recovery is underway and high frequency indicators point to stronger momentum going into 2022, with rising retail sales, industrial production, and firm entry. Growth is expected to reach 6% in 2022 as activity normalisation continues and the programme for recovery and development is implemented. However, the recovery of the labour market is lagging as underemployment remains high. While inflation has recently picked up due to rising commodity prices and supply-chain disruptions, it remains well below the central bank’s inflation ceiling. The Executive Board … [Read more...] about IMF hails Vietnam’s moves to cushion COVID-19 impacts