Vietnam considers humanitarian aid to Iraq

Fri, 04/04/2003 - 16:04



Vietnam may join in international efforts to offer humanitarian aid to Iraq, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Phan Thuy Thanh said on April 3.

She said Vietnam has been following the developments in Iraq with great concern. The people of Vietnam and Iraq have a traditional relationship, she said, and the Vietnamese people are profoundly sympathetic to the sufferings and losses of the war which are causing to the Iraqi people.

Viet Nam strives to prevent SARS from reentering the country

Thu, 04/03/2003 - 12:11


Ha Noi, Apr. 3 (VNA) - Viet Nam aims to prevent the disease severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) from reentering the country from abroad, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Phan Thuy Thanh has said.

The spread of SARS around the world has been complicated, the FM spokeswoman emphasised at a press briefing in Ha Noi on Thursday.

Viet Nam protests U.S. report on human rights

Thu, 04/03/2003 - 11:59

Ha Noi, Apr. 3 (VNA) - Viet Nam flatly rejects allegations by the U.S. Department of State in the latter's 2002 report on human rights around the world, said a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry.

The spokeswoman, Phan Thuy Thanh, in response to a question by Vietnam News Agency, described the report as "blatant interference in Viet Nam's internal affairs."

She said "the U.S. authorities are not eligible to speak about human rights to criticize the human rights situation in other countries, particularly in light of the current situation."

Prime minister meets Most Venerable Thich Huyen Quang

Thu, 04/03/2003 - 11:56

(nhandan.org.vn - April 3, 2003)

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai on April 2 received Most Venerable Thich Huyen Quang, who had expressed his wish to meet with the government leader.

The Most Venerable has been in Hanoi for medical treatment. His health has recovered with the assistance of medical doctors and professors.

Prime Minister Khai said he was delighted to see the Most Venerable's health recovery after the treatment.

Killer bug claims no new victims for 8 days: WHO

Thu, 04/03/2003 - 11:54


HA NOI (April 3, 2003) — No new cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome have been identified in Viet Nam for eight consecutive days, according to the latest report from the World Health Organisation.

The WHO report suggested that the outbreak of the fatal disease is now well under control in Viet Nam, despite its swift spread elsewhere in Asia.

The Ministry of Health has stated that the number of patients infected by atypical pneumonia was down to seven, and 26 have been discharged from hospitals.

Government keeps guard up against killer epidemic

Thu, 04/03/2003 - 11:53

HA NOI (April 3, 2003) — Despite a World Health Organisation assurance that the deadly atypical pneumonia is well under control in Viet Nam, the Government continues to keep its guard up. Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has instructed the setting up of emergency epidemic prevention committees in all provinces and cities.

On Wednesday, he told authorities in all provinces and cities to have sufficient medical facilities on hand to combat any possible spread of the virus.

Vietnamese Overseas - an important human resource

Thu, 04/03/2003 - 11:26


Ha Noi, April 3 (VNA)- The Government of Viet Nam has always considered Vietnamese Overseas (Viet Kieu) as an integral part of the nation. In the recent past, the Vietnamese intellectual community overseas has made considerable contributions to national development in many fields.

Thien Mon Dao - Quintessence of Vietnamese Martial Arts

Wed, 04/02/2003 - 17:48

Viet Nam Review, Issue 3-2003

Story: Duc Anh

Recently the Thien Mon Dao (lit. Heavenly-Gate Martial Arts School) sent shock waves into the sport when performing the marvels of the traditional Vietnamese martial arts. We went to the homeland of this martial arts school in Hoa Nam Village, Ung Hoa District, Ha Tay Province, to see with our own eyes the super might hidden in the human bodies.

Viet Nam covers all bases against SARS

Wed, 04/02/2003 - 17:35



HA NOI (April 2, 2003) — All people entering Viet Nam will be required to make a health declaration in an attempt to keep the fatal SARS virus at bay, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday.

The ministry has issued all air, land and sea entry points with appropriate forms, and hopes that the initiative will improve available information needed to keep the lid on deadly disease.

Medical departments around the country were also instructed to be vigilant for signs of an outbreak, and take preventive measures if possible cases are detected.

Vietnam cruise still popular despite SARS outbreak

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 10:08

Monday March 31, 8:17 PM
(Channel News Asia)

Despite the SARS scare, hundreds of passengers left Singapore on Sunday for a week-long cruise that includes Ho Chi Minh City as one of its ports of call.

Vietnam is one of the countries where SARS cases have been reported.

It was business as usual for the Superstar Virgo as passengers checked in for its maiden journey to Ho Chi Minh City, which also includes a stopover in Kota Kinabalu, during its eight-day trip.

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