Meanwhile, new variants of SARS-CoV-2 were detected in various countries, increasing the infection numbers and fatalities, with 14,000-16,000 deaths reported daily in the last few days, experts noted, warning about the disease resurgence even in countries that have launched vaccination campaigns. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to tighten border controls to prevent spread of COVID-19
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13th Party Congress: oldest delegate is 76 years old, youngest is 33
Binh said the drafts of the regulation on election and regulation on work of the 13th Party Congress have been thoroughly prepared by the central committee, based on the review of the organization of party committees at different levels in the 2020-2025 term, and the situation and circumstances of the congress. … [Read more...] about 13th Party Congress: oldest delegate is 76 years old, youngest is 33
‘Say No’ to rhino horn consumption in Việt Nam
Rhino horn is valued in countries like China and Việt Nam for medicinal benefits even though there is no scientific evidence to back these claims. Horns can be sold for high prices on the black market. However, there are indications that the price has fallen recently in Viet Nam, due in part to a rhino horn demand-reduction campaign launched in 2013 by HSI and the Vietnamese government. This multi-faceted campaign has reached an estimated 37 million people – approximately one third of the population. … [Read more...] about ‘Say No’ to rhino horn consumption in Việt Nam
HCM City’s District 3 among ’50 coolest neighborhoods in the world’
The district was also praised for having some of the best seafood you will ever eat, on Nguyen Thuong Hien Street, also known as “snail street” - a world-famous thoroughfare of fresh snails and shellfish in a variety of preparations from noodles to soup. … [Read more...] about HCM City’s District 3 among ’50 coolest neighborhoods in the world’
Flower villages still waiting for Tet buyers
Preparations underway at Tay Tuu flower village ahead of Tet As the capital’s largest flower growing area, Tay Tuu Village has hurriedly begun efforts to care for and collect flowers in order to supply local markets ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet), marking the start of the largest harvest season of the year. … [Read more...] about Flower villages still waiting for Tet buyers
Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital
The unique space has been recreated recently on An Duong Street of Tay Ho District. An array of peach trees, calligraphic works, kumquat trees, and daisy flowers feature in the space, helping revitalise the space of an old house in Hanoi celebrating Tet. Visitors have the chance to make Chung cake, a sticky rice cake filled with green beans and pork and wrapped in Dong leaves - a delicacy during the Lunar New Year festival. Visitors attempt to cook beans, prepare rice, and wash Dong leaves, before wrapping the cake. Traditional crafts require meticulousness and plenty of skill. The work proves exciting among many visitors. Making Chung cakes proves to be a great experience. An artisan guides visitors on how to cook delicious Chung cakes. Some young people are curious about how to make the Chung cake. The space is open to all and free until the end of January. VOV … [Read more...] about Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital
Seven jailed over Vietnamese lorry deaths
Three others members of the people-smuggling gang were also sentenced for conspiracy to facilitate unlawful immigration. Christopher Kennedy, 24, from County Armagh, was jailed for seven years; Valentin Calota, 38, of Birmingham, for four-and-a-half years; and Alexandru-Ovidiu Hanga, 28, of Hobart Road, Tilbury, Essex, was given a three-year sentence. - VNS … [Read more...] about Seven jailed over Vietnamese lorry deaths
Join Indian Army: Registration open for NCC Special Entry Scheme’s 49th course
Nationality. A candidate must either be: (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Nepal, or (iii) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. … [Read more...] about Join Indian Army: Registration open for NCC Special Entry Scheme’s 49th course
Malaysian COVID-19 Cases Soar to Thousands per Day
As other countries carry that success into 2021, though, a reopening of interstate travel last month following a snap state election in September with 67% voter turnout allowed infections to surge in Malaysia, domestic media reports say. Travel was restarted to lift the economy. … [Read more...] about Malaysian COVID-19 Cases Soar to Thousands per Day
Key arrests so far from the Capitol riot
Munchel, of Tennessee, was identified as the man seen in photos and videos inside the Capitol wearing paramilitary gear and carrying plastic restraints, an item in a holster on his right hip, and a cell phone mounted on his chest with the camera facing outward, according to an affidavit in the criminal complaint filed against him in US District Court in Washington, DC. … [Read more...] about Key arrests so far from the Capitol riot
