Society 1 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 15:35 No location remains locked down in HCM City as new COVID wave begins to ease The HCM City Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (HCDC) said with no new COVID-19 cases diagnosed since February 11 all lockdown locations in the city have been taken down. 2 VietnamPlus | 02/24/2021 14:33 Vietnam envía casi 36 mil trabajadores al extranjero en el primer trimestre Vietnam envió a más de 35 mil 900 trabajadores a laborar en el extranjero bajo contrato en el primer trimestre de 2024, según el Departamento de Trabajo en el Extranjero dependiente del Ministerio de Trabajo, Inválidos de Guerra y Asuntos Sociales (MITIGA). 3 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 14:21 Hải Dương conducts large-scale testing for COVID-19 from Feb 24 The northern province of Hải Dương, the country’s current largest hotspot of COVID-19, plans to conduct large-scale testing for the novel coronavirus, using Realtime-PCR technology, from February 24. 4 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 12:06 First COVID-19 vaccine batch reached Việt Nam The first doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines have arrived Wednesday afternoon at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport, HCM City. 5 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 10:45 Man dies after showing signs of COVID-19 A man who showed symptoms of coronavirus has died at a hospital in the northern province of Thanh Hóa. 6 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 10:07 Vietnamese soprano to pay tribute to Italy in her debut concert Despite facing many difficulties caused by COVID-19, Vietnamese soprano Hiền Nguyễn will have her debut concert in Hà Nội next month. 7 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 09:38 Blood shortage warned as donations postponed due to COVID-19 outbreaks The resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in many cities and provinces in recent weeks has seriously affected the blood supply for medical treatment. 8 VietnamPlus | 02/24/2021 09:36 Precios del arroz en Tailandia aumentarían en segundo trimestre de 2024 Los exportadores tailandeses de arroz esperan que los precios mundiales aumenten en el segundo trimestre de 2024 debido al impacto del fenómeno de El Niño y las restricciones a la exportación de arroz de la India, informó el Bangkok Post. 9 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 09:29 HCM City primary schools flexible with their online learning Primary schools in HCM City are adopting various online learning tools and resources amid the school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 10 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 08:55 Woman prosecuted for spreading virus Police of Hải Dương City in the northern province of the same name on Monday started legal proceedings against a woman for “spreading a contagious disease to others”. 11 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 08:55 Huế Museum of Royal Antiquities display Minh Mạng Emperor artifacts The Huế Museum of Royal Antiquities is featuring more than 40 artefacts dating to Emperor Minh Mạng (reigning 1820-1839) at Ngũ Phụng Pavilion to mark the 200th anniversary of his reign, in Huế Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO heritage site. 12 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 08:51 PM proposes measures to galvanise int’l efforts to address climate-related risks to peace, security Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc attended and delivered remarks at an open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security, which was held in the form of video conferencing on Tuesday. 13 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 08:33 City Dept of Health develops emergency plan for COVID-19 The HCM City Department of Health has developed an emergency plan for COVID-19 outbreaks under three scenarios of fewer than 100, 200 and 500 positive cases. 14 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 08:03 Cần Thơ earmarks $30.6m for poverty reduction in 2021 The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ plans to spend VNĐ703 billion (US$30.6 million) this year on poverty alleviation measures. 15 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 08:01 Hà Nội launches city decoration and lighting campaign A campaign seeking ideas for Ha Noi's street decoration and lighting for this year has been launched by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. 16 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 07:46 Photo series calls on ethnic minority people to take action against COVID-19 The Ministry of Health and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) called on people to take action to prevent COVID-19 for sustainable economic development through a photo series about the lives of ethnic minority traders in Hà Giang Province. 17 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 07:32 Tân Phú - Bảo Lộc Highway to connect Đồng Nai - Lâm Đồng provinces The Tân Phú - Bảo Lộc Highway plan, which connects Đồng Nai and Lâm Đồng provinces, will be carried out by Lâm Đồng People’s Committee, as approved by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. 18 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 07:14 HCM City businesses offer to pay for COVID-19 tests for staff The HCM City Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (HCDC) has asked city authorities to allow businesses to pay for COVID-19 testing of their staff who have returned to HCM City after the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday. 19 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 07:14 Extra vigilance needed to cope with pandemic: Deputy Prime Minister As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam said vigilance and resource preparation are key to coping with all situations. 20 Vietnam news | 02/24/2021 06:10 VN reports two new cases, 43 recoveries on Wednesday morning 1249 1250 1251 1252 1253