The vaccine containers are unloaded from the plane at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội Wednesday night. — Photo from the Ministry of Health HÀ NỘI — One million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Japanese Government arrived at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội late Wednesday night. Vietnamese health minister Nguyễn Thanh Long, Vietnamese deputy foreign minister Nguyễn Minh Vũ, and Japanese ambassador to Việt Nam Yamada Takio were at the airport to meet the delivery. Health minister Long said: “We are happy to receive the vaccine shipment as donation by the Japanese Government ,” adding that this gift is an example of the flourishing relations between Japan and Việt Nam, especially amid complicated developments of the pandemic and critical shortages of vaccines on a global scale. Việt Nam is committed to effectively use of the vaccine as soon as possible, Long said, adding that 800,000 doses would be sent to HCM City on Thursday morning to … [Read more...] about One million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by Japan arrive in Việt Nam
COVID-19 vaccine fund raises over 241 million USD
The fund’s official website, www.quyvacxincovid19.gov.vn, has also been launched, aiming to facilitate online donations. The fund is set up to receive, manage, and use voluntary financial and vaccine donations and assistance from domestic and foreign organisations and individuals, along with other legal sources, for the COVID-19 vaccine procurement and import, research and production in the country, and the provision of vaccines for people. Managed by the Ministry of Finance, the not-for-profit fund will use the mobilised capital resources for right purposes and in line with legal regulations, ensuring publicity, transparency and efficiency. It is subject to the examination, inspection, and auditing by relevant State agencies and to the supervision by the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the community. Vietnam needs 150 million doses of vaccines to administer about 75 percent of its population this year, with total cost amounting to 25.2 trillion VND (1.09 billion USD). Source: … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine fund raises over 241 million USD
Indonesia calls for ASEAN unity in defense sector
Dian Septiari (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta ● Thu, June 17 2021 Indonesia called for unity among member states at the ASEAN Defense Ministerial Meeting (ADMM) this week, as growing great power rivalries overshadowed the region. Hosted by Brunei second defense minister Awang Halbi, ASEAN defense ministers met virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday for the ADMM as well as the ADMM+, which is a forum involving their counterparts from ASEAN dialogue partners, Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States. Indonesia raised the need to reinforce the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific from the defense perspective in order to reaffirm the group’s position in maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region. "It is very important for ASEAN to view this region as a unified whole, and not to allow a bigger power to potentially divide ASEAN," Defense Minister Prab... to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from … [Read more...] about Indonesia calls for ASEAN unity in defense sector
Chinese premier stresses new breakthroughs in revitalizing northeast China
Video Player Close CHANGCHUN, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has urged efforts to deepen reform and opening-up, cultivate market entities, and make new breakthroughs in revitalizing northeast China. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an inspection tour in northeast China's Jilin Province from Tuesday to Wednesday. He visited farmlands in Songyuan City and stressed effective measures to stabilize the prices of agricultural materials and keep grain prices at an appropriate level. When inspecting the ecological and environmental protection work of Chagan Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country, Li underscored continuous efforts to protect the water environment and promote the development of fishery and other industries with a sound ecological environment. Li visited Jilin Panpan Foods and called on the company to develop more healthy … [Read more...] about Chinese premier stresses new breakthroughs in revitalizing northeast China
ASEAN – China Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting held virtually
The meeting was co-chaired by Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister of Defence II of Brunei Darussalam and Chinese Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe. The Vietnamese delegation was led by Defense Minister Sr. Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang. In his opening remarks, the Bruneian official stressed that the organization of this informal meeting amid the complicated development of COVID-19 demonstrates the friendly ties and high determination of ASEAN and the bloc’s old partner China. The meeting took place as ASEAN and China have been celebrating 30 years of dialogue relations (1991-2021). According to the Bruneian official, at the Special ASEAN - China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Chongqing, China on June 7, delegates reviewed milestones and achievements of the ASEAN - China dialogue relations over the past three decades. They agreed that both sides would develop creative approaches to promote … [Read more...] about ASEAN – China Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting held virtually
Draw for 2022 FIFA World Cup’s third qualifiers slated for July 1
A special release of the FIFA Rankings for Asian teams will be revealed on June 18. Based on the rankings, the seeded squads for the draw will be decided. The top 12 teams, including the hosts Qatar, which qualified for the third round will be drawn into two groups of six teams each based on the seeds. The final round of the Asian qualifiers will begin in September and end in March 2022. Vietnam have made history as they advanced to the third round of the World Cup qualifiers for the first time ever, after a five-goal thriller against the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 15 (local time). Though they fell to a 3-2 defeat away to the UAE and lost top spot in Group G, Vietnam advanced as one of the five best group runners-up. Vietnam are the sole representatives of Southeast Asia among the squads qualifying for the final round. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Draw for 2022 FIFA World Cup’s third qualifiers slated for July 1