Da Nang donates 43,000 USD to aid Laos’ COVID-19 fight
A donation of 1 billion VND (43,000 USD) will be sent from central Da Nang city to support five localities of Laos – Salavan, Champasak, Attapu, Savannakhet and Sekong – in the fight against COVID-19.
Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - A donation of 1 billion VND (43,000 USD)will be sent from central Da Nang city to support five localities of Laos –Salavan, Champasak, Attapu, Savannakhet and Sekong – in the fight againstCOVID-19.
Chairman of the Da Nang City People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh said thecash donation will help provinces in Laos ease the financial burden of COVID-19preventive measures amid the outbreak in Laos.
Earlier, the city delivered medical equipment to support thehardest-hit Vietnamese provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang.
Mass testing has been rapidly conducted at industrial zonesand living quarters and for taxi drivers since last week with more than290,000 people being tested. The samples of 13,000 of thetotal 25,000 workers in industrial zones and parks in the city werenegative with SARS-COV-2. The remaining results are pending.
Meanwhile, neighbouring Quang Nam province began easing COVID-19restrictions in Duy Xuyen an Dai Loc districts, Hoi An city and Dien Ban townshipfrom May 25 as the outbreak is under control.
Karaoke, bars, discotheque, massage and mass gatherings in public arestill banned throughout the province.
Cafes and restaurants in Thua Thien-Hue province reopened last weekend,but only groups of less than 10 people can gather.
A living area in Phu Loc township has been locked down since May 13,while social distancing orders still remain at Phong Hien commune of PhongDien district.
The provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC) said 610 COVID-19 closecontact cases had tested negative twice, while 5,900 indirect contacts werenegative for the first time since being quarantined from May 3.
Quang Ngai province has retained five medical checkpoints at roads tocontrol the flow of people returning from COVID-19 hit localities. At least10,000 local residents of Quang Ngai had returned home from differentprovinces, and 4,000 were isolated at home with daily medical checks and healthdeclarations.
Test samples of 16,145 people were negative for SARS-COV-2, theprovince’s CDC has reported./.
The domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases in Vietnam has risen to 3,658, with 22 patients confirmed on May 23 noon, according to the Ministry of Health.
COVID-19 prevention and control work has enjoyed due attention in all localities to ensure the success of the elections of the deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure, according to Bui Van Cuong, NA Secretary General, Chairman of the NA Office and Chief of the National Election Council Office.
Vietnam recorded 33 more COVID-19 infections over the past six hours to 12:00pm on May 24, all in quarantine facilities and sealed-off areas, according to the Health Ministry.
Vietnam confirmed 100 new COVID-19 cases, all local infections, over the last 6 hours to 12pm on May 25, raising the national tally to 5,561, the Ministry of Health announced.
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The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
Testing for COVID-19 in Vientiane (Photo: VNA) 
