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The Vietnamese delegation delivered speeches which highlight international law, respect for the rule of law at the international level, and support for the peaceful settlement of international disputes. They also shared the country’s experience in handling external relations, as well as its viewpoints on the codification and progressive development of international law, according to the Foreign Ministry. The AALCO, comprising 47 member states, is an international inter-governmental organization established in 1956 in the Non-Aligned Movement of Asia and Africa. It aims to promote dialogue, exchange viewpoints, and enhance cooperation in many areas of international law. Taking place from November 29 to December 1, this year’s event in Hong Kong (China) focuses on such legal issues as activities of the International Law Commission and international law in cyberspace. It is set to elect the AALCO Secretary-General for the 2021 - 2025 tenure. Vietnam officially became an AALCO … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 59th meeting of Asian – African Legal Consultative Organization

The Ministry of Health on November 30 held a meeting on the threats of the very concerning variant with WHO Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park, CDC Southeast Asia Regional Director John MacArthur, and Director of U.S. CDC Vietnam’s Global Health Security Program Matthew Moore. Long said as of November 30 morning, Vietnam has not recorded any case of COVID-19 with the new variant. The ministry last week asked the government to halt flights to/from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Mozambique, as well as suspend the issuance of visas for passengers coming from these countries. The ministry has also asked to step up surveillance to promptly detect abnormal signs at COVID-19 outbreak clusters, and ordered the Pasteur institutes and the National Institute for Hygiene and Epidemiology to perform genome sequencing on suspect cases with Omicron, especially ones with a history of travel to southern Africa. The WHO and CDC representatives all stressed … [Read more...] about Vietnam works closely with WHO, U.S. CDC to deal with Omicron threat

The Ministry of Health earlier asked the Government to halt flights to and from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Mozambique, as well as halting the issuing of visas for passengers coming from these countries. However, many other countries have also seen cases of the new highly concerning variant, so there is still a big chance of the variant making its way into Vietnam on other flights. So far, Vietnam’s border remains largely closed, aside from occasional repatriation flights bringing Vietnamese overseas home, and a tentative tourism reopening pilot program ongoing in five select destinations, namely Da Nang city, Quang Ninh, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, and Kien Giang provinces. All of these flights required the agreement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of National Defense, and Ministry of Public Security, according to the aviation authority. Medical quarantine along with travel history … [Read more...] about CAAV agrees to halt flights from African countries over Omicron concerns

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue sent wreaths to pay tribute to the late Most Venerable. On behalf of Party and State leaders, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 22 paid homage to Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue. Writing in the funeral guest book, President Phuc described Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue as a symbol of national unity and religious solidarity. As the head of the VBS, Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue has set an example and led the Sangha along the path of “Dharma - Nation - Socialism,” he said, adding that the Most Venerable's life has vividly reflected Buddhism’s cultural and ethical values in society. President Phuc also conveyed his sincere sympathy to the VBS Central Committee and Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers for their loss and urged them to learn from Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue to together build and unite a strong VBS, contributing more to national construction and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese leaders pay tribute to Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue

In his congratulatory letter, Chien said upholding the tradition of devoting to the religion and the country, Cao Dai churches and organisations have encouraged followers and people to comply with the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies and laws and actively take part in environmental protection, climate change response, social and charitable activities, and new-style countryside building, thereby contributing to socio-economic development and ensuring security and order. Particularly, he noted, Cao Dai dignitaries and followers have joined hands with people nationwide to actively engage in the COVID-19 combat through practical activities, which has helped contain the pandemic in Vietnam. On behalf of the VFF Central Committee, Chien highly valued Cao Dai dignitaries and followers’ contributions to the country. He expressed his belief that they will continue upholding the sound cultural and moral values of the nation, participating in emulation movements and campaigns … [Read more...] about VFF leader sends congratulations on Caodaism’s founding anniversary