General Ngo Xuan Lich, Minister of National Defense made the request at the Ministry’s conference to roll out April missions on March 28 in Hanoi. During the event, the delegates focused on evaluating task implementation this month and discussed guidelines and methods to carry out effectively military and defense missions next month. Accordingly, this month, units in the whole army strictly and simultaneously implemented core missions for the year and for March and comprehensively completed all military and defense tasks. Particularly, they maintained strictly combat readiness, received and trained enlisted youths in accordance with the approved plan, promoted ideological and political education and dissemination on military-defense missions and built strong Party committees. In addition, military units implemented effectively defense external affairs, were active in combating crimes and paid attention to improving the physical and spiritual lives of the troops. Praising units’ … [Read more...] about Military units asked to maintain strict combat readiness
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Danang’s second field hospital completed, ready to treat Covid-19 patients
The Hanoitimes - If the number of patients increases sharply, the number of beds at the hospital can be raised to 2,000. The field hospital, located at the 94,000-square-meter Tien Son sports center in Hai Chau district of Danang, has been completed on August 5 after four days of construction and waiting for Ministry of Health’s evaluation. Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms will be referred here to ease burden on hospitals in Danang. The makeshift hospital is expected to contain nearly 800 beds, capable of receiving and treating 1,500 patients. The number of beds could be raised to 2,000 when needed. Each four-square-meter room has two beds. Each room is separated from the aisle by screens to limit cross-contamination. As the hospital is in operation, there will be doors for exit and entry only, ensuring safety for both patients and doctors in the treatment and isolation areas. The entrances to the hospital ensure … [Read more...] about Danang’s second field hospital completed, ready to treat Covid-19 patients
NATEC and Enterprise continue cooperation to unlock Vietnam’s innovation potential
Pham Hong Quat, director general, NATEC and Leon Cai, regional director (Ho Chi Minh City), Enterprise Singapore The Vietnamese agency (NATEC) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) have renewed their cooperation for another two years. What will be the focuses in the next stage? How will it benefit the innovation landscape for Singapore and Vietnam? Pham Hong Quat: Singapore is considered to be the hub of innovation as well as a “paradise” for startups, with startup-friendly policies including subsidies and a range of incubation schemes. With its advanced IT infrastructure, strong government support, intellectual property laws, and deep tech talent pools, Singapore has become a world-leading technology innovation centre. Thus, the cooperation between NATEC and ESG will provide an open space for best practices and know-how sharing, particularly on the crafting and execution of startup and innovation supporting policies, as well as building and operating startup hubs. Through … [Read more...] about NATEC and Enterprise continue cooperation to unlock Vietnam’s innovation potential
Vietnam’s festive staycation the grandest offers of the year
Vietnam’s festive staycation the grandest offers of the year (photo: freepik.com) Park Hyatt Saigon’s festive staycation package Nothing ordinary ever happens during Christmas and New Year. From now to December 31 (excluding the peak nights of December 24, 25, 31, and January 1), you can experience a special staycation from only VND7 million ($305) per night for two guests, including a VND4 million ($173) credit per night redeemable for all of hotel services, 30 per cent off for spa, a premium bottle of Prosecco upon arrival, daily breakfast for two, and much more. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the hotel celebrates the season with promotions running round the clock and all-day festivities at all outlets. Among them, Le Petit Chef Festive Edition is priced at VND 4,000,000 per guest, excluding beverages. Its Magic At The Park – Holiday Edition organised in the Ballroom on December 13, 20 and 27, pricing from VND650,000 … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s festive staycation the grandest offers of the year
Vietnam’s quarantine requirements prevent Saigon FC from hosting AFC Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) stipulates that players cannot be quarantined for more than four days when they visit a country for a match, but in Vietnam the requirement is 14 days. Saigon had expressed a desire to play host, but that honors falls on Singaporean club Lion City Sailors, who have met all the AFC’s requirements. Besides Saigon and Lion City Sailors, Group H also consists of Malaysian club Kedah and a qualifier. The games will be played from June 22 to 28. This is Saigon’s maiden appearance in the event -- they qualified by finishing third in the V. League last year -- but, with weaker opponents in the group, are expected to sail through to the next round. The host of group G, in which Hanoi FC take on Indonesia’s Bali United, Cambodia's Boeung Ket and the play-off winner, has yet to be decided. This is Hanoi’s fifth appearance in the AFC Cup. They finished second in the V. League and won the National Cup last year. Vietnam’s representative in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s quarantine requirements prevent Saigon FC from hosting AFC Cup