US and Vietnam have almost "completely aligned” interests over regional security and stability while tensions over human rights and trade and economic relations exist, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam now warned to stay vigilant over influenza A (H5N8)
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Vietnam have issued a press release urging the Vietnamese Government and the public to keep ... ( read original story ...)
Extraordinary temple with nine kneeling oxen in central Vietnam
Temple dedicated to the discoverers of nine areas in Phu Quy of the central province of Nghe An. Nine stone oxen are in a kneeling position in front of the temple. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to fine animal abusers
Animal abusers will be fined from VND1mil (USD43) to tens millions of VND as new decree takes effect. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the concept of humane treatment of ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s cloth import surges over 2 months
Vietnam spent nearly 1.9 billion U.S. dollars importing cloth in the first two months of this year, posting a year-on-year rise of 17.6 percent, according to the country's General Statistics Office on ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive on Monday
Vietnam will launch its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Monday, the country's health minister said, after the country received the first batch of 117,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine last month. ( read original story ...)
Philippines must use up first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines to get more deliveries — Galvez
The Philippines must use up all 487,200 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to get more shipments from the COVAX Facility, vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
Bill creating Philippines own CDC gets House nod
The House of Representatives has approved a measure that seeks to establish a Philippine version of the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to better handle infectious illnesses ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to see ‘steady stream’ of AstraZeneca vaccines —British envoy
As many as 23 million doses of AstraZeneca's vaccine against COVID-19 will be delivered to the Philippines within the year, according to British Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Senator hits telcos for ‘constant poor internet service’ in Philippines
A senator on Thursday took a swipe at telecommunication companies for what he called the continued unreliable internet connectivity in the country. Sen. Win Gatchalian recalled that President Rodrigo ... ( read original story ...)