HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has a high number of tuberculosis (TB) patients, and a large number of cases with high risk of infection in the community, so proactively detecting the disease at grassroots levels is extremely important. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that last year, about 174,000 new TB patients were discovered, and 11,000 people died from the disease in Việt Nam. Associate professor Nguyễn Bình Hòa, Deputy Director of the National Lung Hospital, said that like other countries in the world, TB prevention in Việt Nam was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. "What is worrying is that each year, Việt Nam has more than 170,000 TB cases, but only about 100,000 are treated and reported. Thus, about 40 per cent of TB patients who have not been detected are in the community, leaving a potential risk of infection," he said.

The province hopes that Indian travel companies will pay more attention to Binh Thuan in particular and Vietnam in general. Binh Thuan now has about 600 accommodation establishments with a total of nearly 19,000 rooms, 557 apartments and 462 villas. VCA 2023, the first of its kind in Vietnam, was co-hosted by the Vietnam Digital Content Association (VDCA) and the Vietnam Digital Content Creation Alliance (DCCA). Binh Thuan now has about 600 accommodation establishments with a total of nearly 19,000 rooms, 557 apartments and 462 villas. The province hopes that Indian travel companies will pay more attention to Binh Thuan in particular and Vietnam in general.

Flooding in the central region (Illustrative photo - Source: VNA)– More than 1,100 natural disasters have taken place across Vietnam this year, heard a conference held by the office of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control in Hanoi on December 22.Accordingly, natural disasters have to date caused 166 people dead and missing, down 5% year-on-year. The estimated economic damage is about 8.23 trillion VND (339.38 million USD), an annual decrease of 58%. Faced with the abnormal and extreme nature of the disasters, the Government, Prime Minister, national steering committee have directed ministries and localities to vigorously and promptly implement responsive solutions.According to Hoang Phuc Lam, Deputy Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, this year has so far seen eight storms and tropical depressions. Severe heatwaves have occurred, with temperatures in some places reaching up to 44.2 degrees Celsius. Notably, a real-time warning information system is being integrated into its related forecasting./.

Việt Nam was number one at the regional Games with 136 golds, leaving all other rivals far behind. However, months later, at the continental event, the country struggled and only finished with three titles putting Việt Nam in sixth position in Southeast Asia. In other, recent Asian Games and Olympics, Việt Nam struggled. Accordingly, Việt Nam must be in the top three in all SEA Games editions. Athletes will intensively prepare to qualify and attend the Olympics in 2028, Asian Games in 2030 and SEA Games in 2027 and 2029.

Complicating matters even further are issues surrounding privacy and personal security breaches stemming from the rise of AI. Improving infrastructure for internet connectivity and implementing inclusive design principles in the development of digital technologies are a logical starting point. Information privacy literacyIn July of 2023, Decree No. However, Blind citizens often had to rely on others to help transfer personal data to the apps. Personal data and privacy protection has gained traction as digital platforms have become an integral part of national and societal development.

Politics Infographic Vietnam - Thailand enhanced strategic partnership National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue paid an official visit to Thailand from December 7-10 at the invitation of Thai House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. The visit affirms Vietnam’s commitment to continuing to develop the Vietnam-Thailand enhanced strategic partnership to new heights, making it increasingly substantive and effective. Politics Infographic Vietnam-Belarus traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation Vietnam and Belarus have upheld the traditional friendship and fruitful multifaceted cooperation established between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union. Politics Infographic Vietnam, Türkiye promote cooperative relations Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation pay an official visit to Türkiye from November 29-30 at the invitation of the Turkish Government. The visit is important in consolidating political trust and improving the effectiveness of multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries.

Moreover, Vietnam is emerging as an attractive destination for foreign investors and businesses seeking to diversify supply chains. She said diplomatic activities have elevated Vietnam's international standing within both ASEAN and other international organisations. India and Vietnam share a close bilateral relationship, rooted in long-lasting cultural and historical ties within Buddhism and their shared struggle for liberation from colonialism. The bilateral relationship was upgraded to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" in 2016 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vietnam. The scholar stressed that five decades since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties, both Vietnam and India have supported each other in various global issues and stepped up cooperation in numerous projects.

Strategically located in Hai Phong City, the project features a modern, best-in-class single-story light industrial facility spanning a gross floor area of 72,000 sqm. The project, which is scheduled for completion in July 2024, will mark BW’s 10th new project launched this year. Ideally situated in the Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone in Hai Phong City and within a well-developed deep seaport system, Nam Dinh Vu is a prime location for foreign direct manufacturing investment in industries such as automotive, electronics, renewables, electrical equipment and machinery. Meanwhile, the Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone offers attractive tax incentives to manufacturers, including a 4-year exemption and 9-year half-reduction of Corporate Income Tax (CIT). The new project is also well-connected to other northern provinces and China through an extensive highway system, including Hanoi – Hai Phong Highway, Ha Long – Hai Phong Highway, and Hanoi – Hai Phong Expressway.

Being recognised as one of the Top 10 sustainable companies in Vietnam is an honour for all of us at Coca-Cola. In September 2022, Coca-Cola Vietnam introduced 100 per cent recycled PET bottles (rPET) nationwide for COCA-COLA Original and COCA-COLA Zero Sugar. Additionally, Coca-Cola collaborates with strategic partners, including the Centre for Supporting Green Development (GreenHub), UNESCO, and the Packaging Recycling Organization Vietnam (PRO Vietnam). Coca-Cola's beverage brands in Vietnam include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid Nutriboost, Minute Maid Teppy, Schweppes, Dasani, Aquarius, Fuzetea+, Georgia coffee and Thumps Up Charge. Committed to creating positive values for the communities where it operates, Coca-Cola views sustainable development at the heart of its activities.

Thailand projects rice exports of up to 8.8 million tonnes (Photo: bangkokpost.com)Bangkok (VNA) - Thai rice exports are forecast at 8.7-8.8 million tonnes in 2023, driven by high demand from Indonesia. Chookiat Ophaswongse, Honorary President of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said the total surpasses the previous estimate of 8.5 million tonnes and is up from the 7.69 million tonnes tallied last year. Key buyers include Indonesia, which already purchased 1.3 million tonnes of Thai rice, and the Philippines, which bought about 500,000 tonnes. According to Chookiat, Indonesia is projected to import 1-1.5 million tonnes of rice next year. For the first 10 months this year, Thai rice exports tallied 6.92 million tonnes, valued at 136 billion THB, according to customs data./.

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski said Vietnam and Australia established diplomatic ties in 1973, and just one year later, the first Vietnamese students arrived in Australia on scholarships. In particular, the district needs 16 additional preschool teachers, 33 teachers for primary schools and 47 teachers for secondary schools. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health informed that the 5-in-1 vaccine has arrived in Vietnam. Vietnam has supported South Africa to become a dialogue partner of ASEAN, while South Africa assisted Vietnam in acting as an observer at the African Union. Statistics by the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development showed that Vietnam is home to more than 5,000 handicraft villages and 1.58 million artisans and craftsmen.

Changshin Vietnam Co Ltd, a footwear business in the southern Đồng Nai Province, announced its Tết bonus plan a month earlier than the previous year. The trade unions of other businesses, such as Pouyuen Vietnam Co Ltd in HCM City, are also negotiating to ensure Tết bonuses for workers. Therefore, the optimal bonus amount the trade union was expecting was an average one-month salary for workers, Vân said. They will survey the plans for Tết bonus and salary payments at approximately 300 businesses. The general federation also recommends that businesses announce their Tết bonus plans no later than January 19, 2024.

Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Special Task Force (SKKMigas) head Dwi Soetjipto turns a handle on a gas pipe at a gas network installation in Gunung Sari Ulu, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. (Photo: https://www.thejakartapost.com/)Jakarta (VNA) - The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) of Indonesia has announced the discovery of additional gas reserves in the South Andaman Sea that it claims could be among the biggest in the world. Accordingly, Mubadala Energy, an Abu Dhabi-based oil and gas company, has found the gas deposit of potentially over 6 trillion cubic feet in Layaran-1, its first deepwater well in the Andaman Sea, about 100 kilometers off North Sumatra. In a statement on December 19, Mubadala Energy CEO Mansoor Mohammed Al Hamed said this discovery is not just a significant development for Mubadala Energy but also serves as a historical milestone for Indonesia’s energy security. SKK Migas head Dwi Soetjipto said this is the first time Indonesia has obtained two giant discoveries within the same year, Soetjipto said.

HÀ NỘI — The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has warned passengers of online fraud, where scammers pretend to be partners of Vietnam Airlines and deceive customers by offering gifts or commissions in exchange for tasks. These scammers take advantage of customers' trust in Vietnam Airlines and create groups on platforms like Zalo, Viber, and Facebook. They engage with customers, pretending to be Vietnam Airlines' partners, and encourage them to increase interactions on social networks. It's important to note that Vietnam Airlines does not organise or coordinate programmes that involve paying commissions to individuals to increase the airline's interaction. Passengers should only participate in contests and programmes that are officially organised and announced on Vietnam Airlines' official website https://www.vietnamairlines.com, social media accounts with verified ticks such as Facebook and TikTok of Vietnam Airlines.

NEW YORK — Việt Nam calls for an immediate ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, the unconditional release of hostages, and an end to hostile actions and violence in the escalating conflict between Hamas forces and Israel, said Deputy Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the UN Minister Counsellor Lê Thị Minh Thoa. Thoa made the urgent call while addressing a debate on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip within the framework of the 10th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly from December 15-18, and December 20 in New York. The Vietnamese diplomat expressed deep concern about the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, and her sympathy for the losses and casualties of innocent people. She called on all parties to protect civilians in line with international law, stressing that Việt Nam strongly condemns attacks targeting civilians and essential civilian infrastructure. It also reiterates the call for all parties to adhere to international law and international humanitarian law, and protect civilians.