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A man has sample taken for COVID-19 testing. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Health announced 13,109 new cases of COVID-19 in Vietnam on November 26, bringing the national tally since the start of the pandemic to 1,181,337. Another 137 casualties were also reported, raising the country’s death toll to 24,544. Of the new cases, 7,288 were found in the community and 15 were imported. Ho Chi Minh City tops the daily case list again with 1,809 new cases, followed by Can Tho city (897) and Binh Duong (707). The capital city of Hanoi recorded 253 new cases. The other infections were found in Tay Ninh (655), Ba Ria - Vung Tau (653), Dong Thap (601), Bac Lieu (566), Dong Nai (556), Vinh Long (536), Ben Tre (501), Binh Thuan (496), Soc Trang (493), Kien Giang (418), An Giang (387), Ca Mau (374), Tra Vinh (309), Binh Phuoc (271), Hau Giang (238), Khanh Hoa (216), Dak Lak (181), Bac Ninh (153), Ha Giang (143), Binh Dinh (132), Tien Giang (123), Nghe An (117), Thua Thien … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports 13,109 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 26

The ministry proposed that all air travel to and from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho and Mozambique be halted, and entry permits for passengers coming from these countries be suspended. It announced the same day that Vietnam has not recorded any case of the Omicron variant so far. Vietnam will step up surveillance to detect any sign of new variants early, it added. The National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology in Hanoi and the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City are conducting gene sequencing of suspected new mutant infections, especially cases with an epidemiological history from countries in southern Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Nov. 25 announced that it has recorded a new strain called Omicron (B.1.1.529) detected in a number of southern African countries. According to scientists, the Omicron variant was first discovered in Botswana on Nov. 24, with up to 32 mutations in the spike protein. This is the most mutated … [Read more...] about Vietnam mulls Covid-19 travel ban for southern Africa

Addressing the event, Acting Director of the ASEAN Center Ekaterina Koldunova emphasised that cultural diplomacy is one of the important tasks, in addition to political research, thereby further enhancing relations between Russia and ASEAN member countries. Since its establishment, the ASEAN Center has paid great attention to cultural relations and considered this an important education task, she noted. According to Koldunova, all Southeast Asian countries have a particularly interesting culture that Russian people can only know through travel. Events such as the festival will help the center understand more about the countries, culture and people of ASEAN members through music, arts, and movies, she added At the event, students from Russia and many countries performed musical repertoire imbuing the identity of the ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam. Talking to the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in Russia after performing the song "Hello Vietnam," Lisa, … [Read more...] about Russia promotes cultural diplomacy with ASEAN

Social isolation in HCM City has sparked interest in archery which improves focus and patience and rowing SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) which allows people to enjoy a riverside picnic. Trying archery for the first time, Phuong Anh, 22, was intrigued by the peculiar sensation she experienced. Equipment, safety clothing, and instructors were included in the price of 50,000 VND for 30 minutes/ person. Relieving tension, and enhancing attention and patience are some of the benefits of archery according to Phuong Anh. Instead of asking each other to dine and drink, she and her circle of pals engage in athletic activities. Since traveling to neighboring provinces is still risky, the expense of trying this activity is well within reach especially after protracted social distancing. Many individuals want to give archery a try. More and more people have enrolled in archery lessons. Visitors of all ages partake in this, although the majority of them … [Read more...] about Saigonese take up archery, stand-up paddleboarding following lockdown

Vietnamese photographer Bui Viet Duc claimed a total of US$1,000 as part of the silver prize in the beauty of nature category at the First Half of 2021 “Smile World” International Photography Awards. His photograph features a scene shot during the early morning in Long Coc tea hills in the northern province of Phu Tho. Duc went on to share that the photograph was taken amid late autumn when the tea hills are typically covered by fanciful fog, thereby creating a beautiful picture that is straight out of a fairytale. Elsewhere, local photographer Khanh Phan won US$500 as part of the bronze prize in the documentary and travel category. Her photo showed a fisherman inside the Tinh Khe nipa palm forest in the central province of Quang Ngai, with the 10-hectare forest being a famous tourism spot due to its biodiversity and fresh air. In the open category, Nguyen Tan Tuan and Nguyen Phuoc Hoai received excellence awards. The photography awards are organised by the “Smile … [Read more...] about Local photographer wins silver at “Smile World” international awards

The national football team of Saudi Arabia arrived in Hanoi on November 12, with 25 players and over nine tonnes of luggage as they prepare for their upcoming game against Vietnam in World Cup qualifier round. A flight carrying the Saudi Arabian national team lands at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on November 12 evening. Players seem tired after a long journey. Saudi Arabia played out a goalless draw away to Australia on November 11. At present, they continue to lead Group B with 13 points after five matches played. The team brings a total of nine tonnes of luggage with them. They will hold three training sessions before facing the game against the Vietnamese team at the My Dinh National Stadium at 7 p.m. on November 16. S. N … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabian football team arrive in Hanoi for World Cup qualifier