Thailand will resume its ‘Test & Go’ quarantine waiver for vaccinated arrivals from Feb. 1, its coronavirus task force said on Thursday, in response to slowing COVID-19 infections. The scheme was suspended a month ago after only seven weeks due to the rapid global spread of the Omicron variant and uncertainty about vaccine effectiveness against it. ###: Thailand allows quarantine-free entry to travelers from 46 countries The policy requires visitors to test on arrival and again five days later, while agreeing to have their whereabouts tracked, spokesperson Taweesin Wisanuyothin told a briefing. Authorities also extended the hours restaurants are allowed to…
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With seven players out, including striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh, Coach Park Hang–seo has a puzzle to solve before the match against Australia. Photo vff.org.vn HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s World Cup qualifying campaign will resume against Australia in just six days but a shortage of available players is causing a headache for coach Park Hang–seo. COVID-19, injuries, suspensions and visa issues are the four main problems at the moment. A week after testing positive with COVID-19, Nguyễn Tiến Linh is now fully recovered. However, Linh hasn’t yet completed the quarantine period, so the 24–year–old striker…
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Booking.com shares the top endorsed destinations in Vietnam to explore in 2022 for each zodiac animal, when it’s safe to do so As we welcome the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger, Booking.com has delved into its endorsement data* to select destinations for each of the 12 Vietnamese zodiac signs that are most recommended by real travelers, and have matched these insights with the typical characteristics and personality traits of each of the animal signs. Whether you are a brave tiger seeking an exhilarating escape, a cat yearning for an artistic but romantic trip or a fearless…
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An X-ray shows nine nails in the baby’s skull. — Photo courtesy of the Thạch Thất General Hospital HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội Criminal Police on Thursday detained a man suspected of violently assaulting a three-year-old girl. The child was identified as the daughter of the suspect’s girlfriend. Nguyễn Trung Huyên, 30, from Thạch Thất District on the outskirts of Hà Nội is now under investigation for “murder”. The girl was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon by her mother. Dr Vương Trung Kiên, director of the Thạch Thất General Hospital, said that the girl…
When the coronavirus pandemic was first declared, Spaniards were ordered to stay home for more than three months. For weeks, they were not allowed outside even for exercise. Children were banned from playgrounds, and the economy virtually stopped. But officials credited the draconian measures with preventing a full collapse of the health system. Lives were saved, they argued. Now, almost two years later, Spain is preparing to adopt a different COVID-19 playbook. With one of Europe’s highest vaccination rates and its most pandemic-battered economies, the government is laying the groundwork to treat the next infection surge not as an emergency…
Vietnam could fully reopen to international tourists within months, the government was targeting a 30 April end to border restrictions according to the country’s Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism, Nguyen Van Hung. Speaking at a conference this week, Nguyen said he was pleased with the results of a pilot scheme allowing some vaccinated travelers to visit dedicated parts of Vietnam, with 7,800 foreign tourists having arrived since the scheme was launched in November. However, he said the tourism sector needed more help to survive. “We cannot wait so long, and April 30 will be the right time,” he said,…
SEA Games Athletes compete at the National Athletics Championship at the Mỹ Đình Stadium in December. Pre-SEA Games athletics tournament will be held to test facilities and equipment for the 31st SEA Games. — VNS Photo Triệu Linh HÀ NỘI — Honesty, integrity and above all else – fair play. That’s how Việt Nam wants the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to pan when the country hosts the event in May. In the past, Việt Nam has finished in the top three overall in the medal count, at many previous SEA Games and this time around they expect nothing…
Cycling is beneficial. That is common knowledge. Bicycling, as most people know, keeps the body strong, improves balance, and burns calories. Physical activity is required to be fit and healthy. Obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes, and arthritis are all ailments that can be prevented by regular physical activity. One of the most effective strategies to lower your risk of health problems related to a sedentary lifestyle is to ride your bicycle on a regular basis. Cycling can also help you feel better and relieve stress. But how about a family bike ride? What are the advantages…