Hanoi (VNA) - A working group of Vietnamese cultural heritage experts has been established by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to support Laos in compiling a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of Hin Namno National Reserve as a World Natural Heritage Site. The reserve is located in Khammouane province, some 150km from Thakhek town in the southeast region of the country. Covering an area of 82,000 ha, the site is home to over 40 mammal species, over 200 bird species, 25 bat species, 46 species of amphibians and reptiles, over 100 fish species, and more than 520 species of flora. Rare fauna living in the reserve include the red-shanked douc langur, and the white-cheeked langur. The reserve also boasts substantial potential in nature tourism, with a network of beautiful limestone caves such as Nangen, Vua (King), Troi (Heaven), Konglor, and Xebangpha. Most limestone areas in the Hin Namno National Reserve are connected to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in … [Read more...] about Vietnam helps Laos prepare for UNESCO recognition of national reserve
National
Four new coronavirus infections bring national total to 245
"Patient 245", a 21-year-old woman, resides in Quynh Son Commune, Quynh Luu District in the central province of Nghe An. She worked as a nail technician in Spain. She flew from Spain to Russia on flight SU250 on seat 26B and later boarded the same flight as "Patient 243" on seat 30H. Her samples were also tested on Monday by the Hanoi Center for Disease Control. … [Read more...] about Four new coronavirus infections bring national total to 245
Nearly 10,000 more people complete quarantine period
A man receives a certificate for completing his Covid-19 quarantine from a soldier. Over 87,400 people across Vietnam have completed the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as of 4 p.m. on April 5 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – As many as 87,441 people across Vietnam have completed the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as of 4 p.m. on April 5 to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, up by nearly 10,000 people versus the day earlier. … [Read more...] about Nearly 10,000 more people complete quarantine period
Four more patients recover from coronavirus
The 122nd case is a 24-year-old woman who was treated at Danang Hospital. She was hospitalized on March 22 and after treatment, she tested negative for the coronavirus for the first time on March 30, the second time on April 1 and the third time on April 3. … [Read more...] about Four more patients recover from coronavirus
Deputy PM thanks public for support in tackling COVID-19
Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has thanked Vietnamese all around the country for their support and efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and lauded the many good deeds of organizations, businesses, and individuals. Speaking at a meeting of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Hanoi on April 6, which he heads, Deputy PM Dam said Vietnam is one of only three countries worldwide where cases surpass 200 but no fatalities have been recorded. It has been able to contain the pandemic, he said, thanks to the sound leadership of the Party and the State and the comprehensive engagement of involved agencies. Given the complex developments globally and the various hardships and risks likely to lay ahead, Deputy PM Dam called upon all to remain vigilant and united. The Ministry of Health reported that Vietnam has had 241 confirmed COVID-19 cases to date, including 150 infected people arriving from overseas. Ninety have … [Read more...] about Deputy PM thanks public for support in tackling COVID-19
