The directive was sent to the ministries of public securities, transport, information and communications, the National Committee for Traffic Safety, news agencies and provincial and municipal people’s committees. Under the directive, the PM said efforts are needed to improve the capacity of public transport services to meet increasing demand for travel during the holidays. Transport companies, stations, airports, railway stations, terminals and inland waterways were required to strictly comply with the traffic safety regulations; promote the application of electronic ticket sales; improve service quality; reduce traffic jams, delays and illegal price hikes and at the same time, strictly comply with regulations on prevention and control of the pandemic. The PM asked the ministries and agencies to strengthen security and order at the major traffic routes, shopping centres, entertainment venues and major tourist and festival destinations. Illegal bus stations, vehicles that fail to … [Read more...] about PM urges travel safety ahead of national holidays
Hundreds of martial fighters compete in national Vovinam championship
During the ten-day tournament, more than 400 martial fighters from 31 clubs nationwide will compete for 48 sets of medals. This year’s competition saw a lot of new young faces. They are expected to bring surprises to the event. According to Dang Van Cuong, Director of the Sports Training and Competition Center of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, this annual event aims to evaluate the quality of training for martial fighters in localities nationwide. It is also a chance for the organizers to select the top fighters for the national team to compete in international tournaments. The championship is among a series of sports events that the center will be hosting this year to mark the 30th founding anniversary of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province (August 12, 1991-2021). Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Hundreds of martial fighters compete in national Vovinam championship
Six Vietnamese students to compete at Int’l Mathematical Olympiad
They are Vuong Tung Duong from Vinh Phuc High School for Gifted Students (Northern Vinh Phuc province); Nguyen Kha Nhat Long from University of Science’s High School for Gifted Students under Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Nguyen Thuan Hung from Tran Phu High School for Gifted Students (Northern Hai Phong city); Nguyen Nguyen from University of Science’s High School for Gifted Students under Vietnam National University, HCM City; Vu Duc Vinh from Phan Boi Chau High School for Gifted Students (Central Nghe An province); and Phan Minh Duc from Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for Gifted Students. These students have won prizes in the national examinations for excellent students. Notably, Phan Minh Duc will join the contest for the second time after bagging a silver medal at the IMO 2018. Vietnam has participated in the IMO since 1974, becoming the first Asian country to join the competition. The Vietnamese team ranked third at the IMO in 1999, 2007 and 2017. In 2004, Vietnam … [Read more...] about Six Vietnamese students to compete at Int’l Mathematical Olympiad
The 108 Military Central Hospital turns 70, honoured for outstanding achievements
Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng (front, right) and officials visit the hall of traditions of the 108 Military Central Hospital in Hà Nội on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo Trí Dũng HÀ NỘI — The Hà Nội-based 108 Military Central Hospital on Monday received the Hero of Labor title – the highest honour in Việt Nam – for its outstanding achievements as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng attended the celebration and planted a tree in the hospital campus to mark the event. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam applauded the achievements made by the hospital and appreciated the contributions of its staff over the last 70 years. He said that the hospital’s medical workers and scientists had made great improvements. “They not only mastered the latest medical techniques and equipment but also helped train and transfer the techniques to other hospitals,” Đam said. In the hospital’s proud history, it was known … [Read more...] about The 108 Military Central Hospital turns 70, honoured for outstanding achievements
Vietnamese President chairs UNSC’s high-level open debate
The debate was held in both online and in-person formats, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and senior leaders of 15 UNSC member states and five regional organisations in attendance. This is the first time a senior Vietnamese leader has presided over an important activity of the UNSC, sending the highest-level message of orientations, visions and aspirations for development, foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and friendship of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam; and strongly affirming the country’s voice, position, commitment and responsible contributions to mutilateralism, the UN and common efforts for peace and development in the world. Speaking at the debate, the UN Secretary-General and leaders of UNSC member states highly evaluated Vietnam’s initiative to organise this important event, affirmed their support for enhancing cooperation between the UN and regional … [Read more...] about Vietnamese President chairs UNSC’s high-level open debate
Britain to add India to COVID-19 travel red-list – health minister
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will add India to its travel "red-list" on Friday after detecting 103 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in the country, health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday. "We've made the difficult but vital decision to add India to the Red List. This means anyone who is not a UK or Irish resident or a British citizen cannot enter the UK if they've been in India in the previous 10 days," Hancock told parliament. "UK and Irish residents and British citizens who've been in India in the past 10 days before their arrival will need to complete hotel quarantine for 10 days from the time of arrival." The rules come into force at 4 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Friday, Hancock added. The move was taken as a precaution while the variant first identified in India was assessed. Asked whether vaccines being rolled out in Britain worked against the variant, Hancock said he could not give that assurance but was looking to establish an answer as soon as … [Read more...] about Britain to add India to COVID-19 travel red-list – health minister