Weather in vietnam in january

Ho Chi Minh City and other localities in southern Vietnam have entered a four-day period of scorching weather, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius. The region is no longer affected by unseasonal rain brought about by enhanced cold spells, the southern hydro-meteorological center said, adding that the weather has become much hotter in many provinces and cities. In Ho Chi Minh City, average temperatures will be at 34 to 35 degrees Celsius, but the real feel can be higher. In such provinces as Binh Phuoc, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai, the highest temperature is forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius. It will also be more than 35 degrees Celsius in some areas. The weather pattern is expected to last from March 3 to 7. The hottest time of the day is between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, exacerbated by low humidity in the atmosphere. The UV Index in the region will remain at a ‘very high’ level in the coming days. Local residents are advised to wear jackets, sunglasses, hats, … [Read more...] about Days-long heat wave bakes southern Vietnam

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, group G teams competing in World Cup Asian qualifiers will play their final matches at a centralized venue. United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Thailand are both candidates to host the remaining matches, with a high chance Asian Football Confederation would choose the former, which can fulfill all requirements pertaining to stadiums, training locations, accommodation as well as Covid-19 prevention measures. At a meeting with assistant coaches on Wednesday, Park said: "We must prepare right away. First we must analyze our opponents Indonesia, Malaysia and UAE. Second, we mush research weather conditions in UAE. I will ask Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to select a training location with similar weather as UAE." In summer, the weather in UAE is known to be very hot and humid. Playing football under such conditions could drain player stamina at a fast rate. The national team is expected to gather for training in May. They will play Indonesia on June 7, … [Read more...] about Coach Park worries about weather condition at World Cup qualifiers

Foreign ship arrivals down 6 percent in first two months Vietnam’s sea ports have berthed some 4,900 foreign vessels over the last two months, a decline of 6 percent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Marine Administration. The fall was due largely to the impact of COVID-19, which is resulting in major fluctuations in the transport sector, a representative of the administration said. Despite the lower number of foreign ships, the volume of import and export goods through ports grew. In January and February, 35.3 million tonnes of imports and 26 million tonnes of exports were handled at ports nationwide. The former represented an annual increase of 14 percent while the latter was as same as that last year. In particular, nearly 1.3 million TEUs for exports and 1.2 million for imports were handled during the period, up 32 and 16 percent, respectively, year-on-year; the highest growth since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, the arrival of domestic vessels totalled … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 3

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

The Hanoitimes - Vietnam’s trade turnover is expected to hit $540 billion this year, marking a year-on-year increase of $23 billion. Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$754 million in November, further expanding the cumulative surplus in the 11-month period to US$20.06 billion from US$19.5 billion recorded one month earlier, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC). The government-run General Statistics Office last month estimated a trade surplus of US$20.01 billion for the January-November period. Cargo handling at Hai Phong port. Photo: Cong Hung. In November, Vietnam recorded an export turnover of US$25 billion, down 7.4% month-on-month, while imports slightly increased by 1.5% to US$24.7 billion. Revenue of some of Vietnam’s major export staples soared in the second half of November compared to the first half. They included computers, electronic devices and parts with an increase of 21.1%; textile (31.9%); machinery, equipment and … [Read more...] about Vietnam trade surplus further expands to $20 billion in 11 months