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With the combination of a catchy melody and lyrics, the song describes all the outstanding features of Hà Nội in autumn, and a love story in the hustle and bustle of the city. It has also been viewed on YouTube almost 50 million times, so it must be good! … [Read more...] about 6 great Vietnamese pop songs to help you dance your way through social distancing

The Chinese government leader said China has always made proactive efforts in international cooperation in this regard. He expressed support for Việt Nam’s initiatives and efforts in the field, and called for the international community to work together fighting the pandemic.   … [Read more...] about PM Phúc discusses COVID-19 fight with Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang

Even before the virus, a steady stream of people involved in sports -- often an insecure and high-stress profession -- have wrestled with depression, from Williams to Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps, MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, boxer Mike Tyson and All Blacks rugby player John Kirwan. … [Read more...] about From winners to worriers: isolated athletes face mental health risks

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi intends to expand existing quick COVID-19 testing sites and set up new mobile testing stations to meet high demand of people suspected of carrying the novel coronavirus. The plan was revealed during a meeting of the city’s steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control on April 1. Over the last few days, the mobile testing stations have become overwhelmed because of long queue of people waiting to get quick tests. Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said Hanoi is the locality with the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 87. Those include 56 domestic transmission cases, of which 37 are workers of Truong Sinh Company which provides catering and logistics services for Bach Mai Hospital, he said. The local authorities have traced all people visiting Bach Mai Hospital and those having contact with these people, the leader noted, adding that social distancing is a timely measure to prevent the outbreak from spreading … [Read more...] about Hanoi plans more mobile COVID-19 testing stations to meet high demand

Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit was quoted by local media on April 2 as saying that the Thai government will ship 2.5 million masks every 15 days, with the goal of distributing 10 million masks in total. According to the Interior Ministry, Bangkok capital city is home to 3.05 million households, housing 5.6 million people in 50 districts. There will be 1 piece of face mask per person, Suriya said. The remaining 4.4 million masks will be distributed to neighbouring provinces, as well as southern provinces like Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani. Also on April 2, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said the government is considering starting a new national holiday to prevent the annual mass exodus usually occurring at the end of the Muslim fasting month Ramadan amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19. At a cabinet meeting, he said that measures could be put in place during the new holiday such as making tourist attractions free to help calm the people. Nearly 90 percent of … [Read more...] about Cambodian government offers financial support for tourism sector