Vietnam arranges repatriation flight for citizens from Myanmar today The Saigon Times A man sprays disinfectant on a Vietnam Airlines aircraft. Vietnam will arrange a flight on March 4 to repatriate Vietnamese nationals from Myanmar – PHOTO: COURTESY OF VIETNAM AIRLINES HCMC – The Government has announced that Vietnam would arrange a flight on March 4 to repatriate Vietnamese nationals from Myanmar. The Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar said on its website on March 3 that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and some Vietnamese competent agencies would work with the embassy to schedule the flight to transport 390 Vietnamese citizens home on March 4 in line with the regulations. This has been the fifth flight to repatriate Vietnamese citizens from Myanmar since May 12, 2020. The Vietnam Airlines flight is set to take off at the Yangon International Airport and land at the Danang International Airport. The Myanmar city of Yangon is still imposing a curfew from 8.00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Vietnam arranges repatriation flight for citizens from Myanmar today
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Vietnam has seven new Covid-19 patients
Vietnam has seven new Covid-19 patients The Saigon Times A health worker collects samples of a local woman in Hai Duong Province for Covid-19 testing. The Health Ministry has confirmed seven fresh Covid-19 patients this evening, March 3 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The Health Ministry has confirmed seven fresh Covid-19 patients, including two imported cases quarantined in Kien Giang Province and five locally-infected ones in Hai Duong Province, sending Vietnam’s caseload to 2,482 as of this evening, March 3. The two imported cases are local residents of HCMC, both aged 23. The two women entered the Ha Tien international border gate in Kien Giang on February 28 and were quarantined upon their arrival. They are under treatment at the Ha Tien City Medical Center in this Mekong Delta province. The five cases in Hai Duong, which is now the country’s biggest coronavirus hotspot, were linked to previously confirmed Covid-19 patients and had been placed in quarantine before. They … [Read more...] about Vietnam has seven new Covid-19 patients
Saigon Outcast to host Mediterranean food fest
The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host the first Mediterranean Food Festival in HCM City on March 27. File photo from the organsier’s Facebook page The outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host the first Mediterranean Food Festival in HCM City on March 27. The festival will offer a wide range of Mediterranean and Middle East food such as falafel (chickpea fritter), lamb, baba ganoush (roasted eggplant dip), kebabs and more. It will also present a selection of the finest in wine, Turkish coffee, and other beverages. The event will include a live band, belly dancers, games, local vendors, kid's zone, climbing, and skate bowl. The festival will take place from 12pm - 11pm at 188/1 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng Street in District 2. Admission fee is VNĐ30,000. — VNS … [Read more...] about Saigon Outcast to host Mediterranean food fest
Vietnam’s 5G race begins to heat up as major carriers launch commercial services
More importantly, unlike previous technologies most of which had to be imported, Vietnam has gradually mastered and is now capable of producing 5G equipment, a strategically important step in Vietnam’s development of information and communications technology. Off to a good start Viettel was the pioneer in announcing commercial 5G trials in late November with coverage in the Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh and Hai Ba Trung Districts of Hanoi, where owners of 5G-enabled devices can now use the service for free at a speed of up to 1.5 gigabits per second, far higher than 4G. Later in mid-December, Vinaphone also announced its 5G coverage in some central districts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as well as two demonstration centres so that those without 5G devices can experience the new technological features. Mobifone also quickly caught up by piloting commercial 5G services in Ho Chi Minh City. According to some experts, mobile carriers’ rush to roll out 5G services at this time is merely … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 5G race begins to heat up as major carriers launch commercial services
Ten notable scientific and technological events of Vietnam in 2020 announced
The events were selected from the following areas: policies and mechanisms, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, applied research, international integration, and prominent scientists. This is the 15th year of the vote for the top 10 S&T events, attracting the participation of more than 60 journalists who cover the S&T sector from 25 press agencies. The nomination was assessed by prestigious managers and scientists. Below is a list of notable S&T events in 2020: 1. Prime Minister approves Programme on national digital transformation The Prime Minister on June 3 issued Decision No.749/QD-TTg approving the National Digital Transformation Programme by 2025, with an orientation toward 2030. The approved program has the dual goal of developing a digital government, economy and society while establishing Vietnamese digital technology enterprises that have the potential to go global. The digital transformation in Vietnam has seen more strong developments … [Read more...] about Ten notable scientific and technological events of Vietnam in 2020 announced