All the eight cases in Hai Duong are people who had already been quarantined. They are being treated at field hospitals in the northern province. The five imported cases are those entered Vietnam through the Ha Tien international border gate in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang last Thursday and Friday, and were quarantined on entry. Sunday test results confirmed they were positive for the virus. With 16 patients declared free of Covid-19 Monday, the number of active cases stands at 530. The country has recorded 857 community transmissions in 13 localities since the third Covid-19 outbreak began on January 28 after a 55-day clean streak. Hai Duong remains the biggest hotspot with 673 cases, followed by Quang Ninh (61) and HCMC (36). Ten of the 13 localities haven’t recorded any new community transmissions in the past 15 days. With the latest cases, the nation’s Covid-19 tally has increased to 2,461with 1,892 recoveries and 35 deaths. … [Read more...] about Vietnam records eight new domestic Covid-19 cases
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Vietnam’s Covid-19 hotspot records 11 more patients
All of the new patients have contacted previously confirmed infections in the province and been isolated in line with the contact tracing protocol. Hai Duong and its neighbor Quang Ninh Province are where the ongoing community outbreak started on January 28, ending a streak of 55 clean days for Vietnam. Ever since, infections have jumped to 868, recorded in 13 cities and provinces. Hai Duong alone has accounted for as many as 684 cases while for almost 20 days now, ten in 13 affected localities have not reported any new cases, including HCMC and Hanoi. From the beginning of the pandemic, Vietnam has registered 2,472 Covid-19 cases and 542 are active. Around the world, the pandemic has killed almost 2.55 million after nearly 115 million were infected. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Covid-19 hotspot records 11 more patients
Vietnam, proactive and responsible member of ASEM
Leaders of 26 Asian and European countries, including Vietnam, founded the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) on March 1, 1996 in Bangkok. Over the past 25 years, Vietnam has proved to be a proactive, dynamic, and responsible member, contributing to the organisation’s development. Vietnam successfully organises the fifth Asia - Europe Meeting in Hanoi, October 8 to 9, 2004. (Photo: VNA) A meeting to discuss cooperation in response to financial crisis takes place in the framework of the ninth ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Hanoi, May 25, 2009. (Photo: VNA) 180 delegates and speakers from ASEM member states and international organization take part in the ASEM Green Growth Forum, themed ‘Working together towards green economies,’ Hanoi, October 3, 2011. (Photo: VNA) The Second Plenary Meeting of the Fourth ASEM Labour and Employment Ministers’ Conference, Hanoi, October 25, 2012. (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets … [Read more...] about Vietnam, proactive and responsible member of ASEM
Vietnam aims for GDP per capita of $5,000 by 2025, developed country status by 2045: 13th Party Congress’s Resolution
The Communist Party is aiming for Vietnam to reach GDP per capita of $5,000 by 2025 and to be a developed country by 2045. Party delegates voted to adopt the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress at the final session of the Congress held on February 1, 2021. The goals are part of the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress held from January 25 to February 1, the entirety of which has just been released by the Office of the Party Central Committee. The Resolution noted the highlight of the 12th tenure was the successful handling of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in significant economic achievements – including stable macroeconomics, controlled inflation and high GDP growth, while people’s living standards were improved. The fight against corruption, loss and waste was intensified, while the socio-political situation remained stable, foreign relations deepened and Vietnam’s profile on the international stage grew. However, numerous shortcomings – including … [Read more...] about Vietnam aims for GDP per capita of $5,000 by 2025, developed country status by 2045: 13th Party Congress’s Resolution
Eight new domestic Covid-19 cases recorded in Hai Duong
All the five cases in Hai Duong are those who had already been put into centralized quarantine zones before being confirmed infected with the coronavirus. They are being treated at the northern province's field hospitals. The five imported cases are those entering Vietnam through Ha Tien international border gate in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang last Thursday and Friday, and were quarantined upon arrival. Sunday test results confirmed they were postivive for the virus. Vietnam declared 16 patients free of Covid-19 on Monday, bringing the number of active cases down to 530. The country has recorded 857 community transmissions in 13 localities since the third wave began on January 28 after a 55-day clean streak. Hai Duong remains the biggest hotspot with 673 cases, followed by Quang Ninh (61) and HCMC (36). Ten of the 13 localities haven’t recorded any new community transmissions in the past 15 days. With the latest cases, the nation’s Covid-19 tally has increased to … [Read more...] about Eight new domestic Covid-19 cases recorded in Hai Duong