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Arid, rocky desert stretching out across the horizon with no end in sight, with heavy sandstorms carving out dry steppe land from time to time. 

This may be what you would normally imagine when you think of Mongolia, home to Asia’s largest and coldest desert — Gobi Desert.

In a country where forests only cover less than 10 percent of the total land, afforestation is innately difficult — it has a very short growing season that is restricted by cold temperatures and low precipitation.

By 2005, 78 percent of land in Mongolia had undergone desertification. To tackle the issue, the Mongolian government devised a plan to form a greenbelt over 202,000 hectares of land to not only combat drought but climate change, natural disasters and environmental pollution. 

After spending a decade planting trees in Mongolian cities including Lun, Dalanzadgad and Bayanzag, some 3,000 hectares of deserted land have turned into unpolluted, lush woodland.

And South Korea’s Korea Forest Service has been behind Mongolia’s forestation efforts since 2007.

Besides planting trees, the KFS has also set up plant nurseries in Lun, Dalanzadgad and Bayanzag over a combined 45 hectares of land to offer afforestation technology training sessions for some 8,000 Mongolian officials and residents.

In 2017, the two countries kicked off a bilateral reforestation project to plant some 40 hectares of urban forest in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. 

The urban forest, filled with some 30,000 trees, includes a playground, sport facilities, a natural arboretum, a fountain and a visitor information center. The forest opened its doors to the public last month.

South Korea’s effort to support Mongolia’s program to reforest desert areas are continuing. 

Last month, KFS Minister Choi Byeong-am visited Mongolia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism to sign a deal, the two countries’ third project to fight Mongolia’s deforestation. 

Some $8 million will be injected to reforest Mongolia’s northern areas which have been damaged by wildfires. It will be also used to train local workforce and research on agroforestry from 2022 to 2026. 

South Korea’s efforts fall in line with the Mongolian government’s Green Belt National Program of Mongolia, which intends to reforest areas in the Gobi Desert and the country’s steppe regions by 2035. 

“The agreement between the two countries reflect not only the current global trends to address environmental issues like climate change but also recognizes the significance of achieving land degradation neutrality which was adopted as a sustainable development goal target at the UN Assembly in 2015,” said the KFS. 

On Sept. 22, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh said at the latest United Nations General Assembly in New York that the country is determined to “fight against climate change with achievements of the modern science and technology as well as best practices and the traditional experiences.” 

He said the country has launched a campaign to plant billions of trees by 2030, inspired by lessons from the traditional Mongolian “nomadic civilization” to respect and treat nature deferentially. 

Earlier this month, Khurelsukh also ordered to establish the Forestry Administration and inject at least 1 percent of the country’s GDP for funds to tackle climate change and desertification.

By Kim Da-sol and Lee Kwon-hyung

Published : October 31, 2021

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A demonstration has been organised by LTTE sympathisers in the UK opposite the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow where President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

The Sunday Island reliably learns that the organisers of the protest have invited people from all over the UK and arrangements have been made to use six luxury buses to transport them.

A full-page paid advertisement has also been placed in the widely circulated Scottish broadsheet newspaper “The Herald” against President Rajapaksa calling him “The Terminator” and accussing Sri Lanka’ armed forces of genocide against Tamils.

“Our fight for justice will never stop until every single Sri Lankan war criminal is held accountable and our people finally have justice, freedom and liberation,” a protest organiser said. Demonstrations are scheduled to be held on Monday (Nov 1).

This was not the first time that pro-LTTE Tamils in the UK held protests against visiting Sri Lankan Presidents. In 2010, a group of them gathered at the Heathrow Airport and shouted slogans against then President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Tamils also demonstrated in front of the hotel where the President stayed and the sheer scale of protests led to the cancellation of his scheduled speech at Oxford University. Pro-LTTE Tamils also had a large scale protest when the then president visited London in 2012.

Meanwhile, peace loving Tamils living in the United Kingdom welcomed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s affirmative statement to the UN Secretary General saying he was planning to engage with Tamil diaspora communities.

Talking to the Sunday Island, Tamil Broadcasting Corporation Director and a founder member of Non Resident Tamils of Sri Lanka, Veeraha Ramarajaha, said that they expect the President to outline detailed steps and they are happy to engage with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London.

“There must be engagement with all sections of the diaspora from all political backgrounds. This process must not be used to create division. We have been working with all shades of political opinion and our only interest is the well being of the motherland and its people”, Ramarajaha said.

Published : October 31, 2021

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Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK, Nguyễn Hoàng Long, talks with Vietnam News Agency about Việt Nams role in dealing with climate change, as Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính prepares for the UN-Climate Change Conference COP26 in the UK.

What is the meaning of the Prime Minister’s attendance at COP 26, in the context of both climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic that is still developing?

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính will attend the COP26 in Glasgow from October 31 to November 3, at the invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. After two years of disruption by the COVID-19, the trip by the PM has a significant meaning. 

The PM’s participation will demonstrate the determination and efforts of the Government of Việt Nam in promoting and realising international commitments, particularly in global issues, and prove Việt Nam as an active member as well as a trustworthy and responsible partner.

This is also an opportunity for Việt Nam to enhance cooperation with bilateral partners, international organisations and other multilateral partners.

What are the main activities of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính during the trip and their intentions?

During his three-day working trip in Scotland, PM Chính will have many important activities, including attending the COP26 and holding high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings.

Prior to the opening day of COP26, PM Chính will meet the Vietnamese community in the UK and Northern Ireland.

The PM will also engage in trade and investment promotion activities between Việt Nam and the UK, including attending the launching ceremony of the direct flight route between Việt Nam and the UK and a conference to introduce the investment and business environment of Việt Nam, as well as meeting with businesses and corporations of the UK and other countries.

He is scheduled to meet with AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot and attend the signing ceremony of cooperation agreements between AstraZeneca and Vietnamese partners to foster cooperation in the transfer of production technologies for vaccine and treatment drugs between the two sides.

What are the commitments and efforts of Việt Nam in coping with climate change?

Việt Nam is among the countries suffering the most from the impacts of climate change, particularly the Mekong Delta region. Việt Nam determines and strongly commits to the fight against climate change.

Việt Nam is one of the first 20 countries in the world to submit the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Việt Nam is also among very few nations that have increased their contributions to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the paper.

In spite of economic difficulties, it can be said that Việt Nam has fulfiled its international duty in this field in order to contribute to the global efforts in climate change response.

Such efforts have been acknowledged at international forums on climate change and Việt Nam is considered one of the countries pioneering in realising commitments in fighting climate change.

What are the results of cooperation between Việt Nam and the UK in the field of climate change response and what are cooperation plans between the two countries in the future?

In 2010, Việt Nam and the UK signed an agreement on the strategic partnership, bringing the relations between the two countries to a new level. Under the agreement, sustainable development, including climate change response, is one of the key fields of cooperation. The two countries have carried out many joint programmes and projects in coping with climate change.

The UK has pledged to support Việt Nam’s low-carbon economic growth strategy adaptable to climate change, shifting towards renewable energy and the transfer of green science-technology and finance. The UK will also help Việt Nam access international loans in climate change response.

Apart from bilateral cooperation, the two countries have also coordinated at international forums such as the UNFCCC and the Paris agreement. They have agreed to strengthen cooperation and dialogues in responding to climate change and mitigating its impacts at the technical level, while fostering collaboration in sustainable consumption and the building of the circular economy.

The PM’s trip also aims to deliver Việt Nam’s message on its efforts to realise commitments to climate change response and the country’s policy on attracting investments in cooperation areas towards building a green economy. — VNS

Published : October 31, 2021

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BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged developed countries to lead by example on emissions reduction.

Developed countries should fully accommodate the special difficulties and concerns of developing countries, deliver on their commitments of climate financing, and provide technology, capacity-building and other support for developing countries, Xi said while addressing the 16th G20 Leaders’ Summit via video link.

“This is critically important for the success of the upcoming COP26,” he said, referring to the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will open on Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland.

Xi said the G20 needs to uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, push for the full implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change, and support a successful COP26 and the COP15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

China has all along undertaken due international responsibilities commensurate with its national conditions, he said. 

“We have actively advanced the green transition of our economy, and raised the ambition of our climate actions on our own initiative.”

In the past 10 years, China phased out 120 million kilowatts of installed coal-fired power generation capacity.

The construction of the first batch of wind and photovoltaic power stations with a total installed capacity of about 100 million kilowatts was launched in an orderly fashion, he said.

Xi reiterated that China will strive to peak its CO2 emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.

“We will honor our words with actions and work with all countries to pursue a path of green, low-carbon and sustainable development,” he said. 

Combating COVID-19

The president denounced stigmatization of the COVID-19 virus and politicization of origins tracing, which only run counter to the spirit of solidarity against the pandemic.

Xi called on the international community to work in concert to confront and defeat the pandemic with a science-based approach.

“We need to step up cooperation on prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment, and enhance preparedness for major public health emergencies,” he said.

He proposed on Saturday a global vaccine cooperation action initiative, highlighting the need to provide more vaccines to developing countries and strengthening international research and development cooperation.

“With the coronavirus ravaging the whole world, none of us can stay safe on our own. Solidarity and cooperation are the most powerful weapon,” Xi said.

The G20 includes the world’s major economies and should therefore play a leading role in building consensus, mobilizing resources, and promoting cooperation, he said.

He called for stronger vaccine research and cooperation and supporting vaccine companies in conducting joint R&D and production with developing countries.

“We need to uphold equity and justice, and provide more vaccines to developing countries to meet the global vaccination target for 2022 as set by the World Health Organization,” he said.

Xi called for supporting the WTO to make an early decision on waiving intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines, and encourage vaccine companies to transfer technology to developing countries.

It is also important to scale up cross-border trade cooperation to ensure smooth trade in vaccines and related raw and auxiliary materials and treat different vaccines equally and advance mutual recognition of vaccines.

China has provided over 1.6 billion doses of vaccines to more than 100 countries and international organizations, and will provide over two billion doses to the world in the course of this year. The nation is also conducting joint vaccine production with 16 countries, with an initial capacity of 700 million doses per year.

“China is ready to work with all parties to enhance vaccine accessibility and affordability in developing countries and make positive contribution to building a global line of defense through vaccination,” Xi said.

Responsible macroeconomic policies

During his speech, the president also underscored the importance of avoiding the negative spillovers of policies from major economies on developing nations.

Xi urged the world’s major economies to adopt responsible macroeconomic policies and prevent their measures from entailing rise in inflation, exchange rate fluctuations or mounting debts for developing nations.

“COVID-19 has made a complex and far-reaching impact on the world economy,” Xi said. “It is imperative that we apply the right prescriptions to address both symptoms and root causes of the problems we face. We should step up macroeconomic policy coordination and ensure the continuity, consistency and sustainability of our policies.”

China welcomes the IMF’s decision on the new allocation of special drawing rights totaling $650 billion, and stands ready to lend the new allocation to low-income countries that are seriously affected by COVID-19, he said.

The G20 should continue to provide political guidance on the reform of the WTO, uphold its core values and basic principles, and protect developing countries’ rights, interests and development space, Xi said.

Published : October 31, 2021

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Nearly half of suicides related to being overworked occurred less than a week after the person suffered from depression or other mood disorders, according to a labor ministry analysis.

Many of the victims had no history of seeing a psychiatrist or other mental health professional.

To certify a suicide as a work-related death, the facts are confirmed through interviews with the people connected to the person and documents on record, after which psychiatrists are among the experts who discuss the issue and determine whether the victim suffered from depression or a mood disorder, and if so, when and why it occurred.

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry survey looked into 497 suicides (479 men, 18 women) due to excessive working hours recognized as work-related deaths between fiscal 2012 and 2017.

The number of days between the onset of depression or other mood disorders and suicide was “up to 6 days” in 235 cases (47%), “7 to 29 days” in 93 cases (19%) and “30 to 89 days” in 75 cases (15%).

Experts pointed out that it is important for companies to reduce stress on employees and for employers and other people to get a grasp on any abnormalities at an early stage.

In terms of age at the onset of depression or other mood disorders, 292 were in what could be called prime working years: 129 were in their 30s and 163 in their 40s.

In 201 cases there were “constant long working hours” and 88 cases involved “extremely long working hours” of 160 hours or more of overtime per month.

As for the working environment, in 177 cases the employee received “major changes in work content or workload” and in 109 cases the person “worked more than two weeks in a row without a day off.” Trouble with a superior was found in 92 cases and 60 cases involved bullying or assault in the workplace.

In 318 cases, the employee had not visited a psychiatrist or other medical institution for their depression or other mood disorder. In particular, 67 of the 88 who worked extremely excessive hours did not seek medical attention.

The survey results are included in the 2021 White Paper on Prevention of Karoshi (death from overwork), which was approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday.

“If a person is talking or smiling less, has trouble sleeping, or loses their appetite, it is important to pay attention to these symptoms,” said Kazunari Tamaki, a lawyer and secretary general of the National Defense Counsel for Victims of Karoshi. “Supervisors, colleagues and family members should not overlook any changes. Managers and supervisors must properly manage working hours to prevent overwork.”

Published : October 30, 2021

By : The Japan News

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Nations have to fully cooperate at historic moment for humankind, experts point out

As leaders of the world’s major economies descend in Rome for the G20 summit, experts voiced deep concern for the mounting global challenges and express skepticism of meaningful progress at the meeting.

Shen Dingli, a professor and former executive dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University, said fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and tackling issues in global supply chains are likely to be among key topics at the summit.

“It is a historic moment for humankind to face the biggest challenges in a century and it requires full cooperation by all members,” he said.

Eswar Prasad, a trade policy professor at Cornell University and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said a key challenge for G20 policymakers is cooperating on stimulating global growth without exacerbating rising divergences in short- and long-term prospects of advanced versus developing economies.

“Supply chain disruptions are threatening the global economic recovery, generating rising inflationary pressures and widening inequalities within and between countries,” Prasad said.

Gary Hufbauer, a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said US President Joe Biden might get the broad outline of his huge “infrastructure” bill, but he does not yet have the votes to enact it.

“He will put on a brave face at the G20 summit, but without the key to legislation in his pocket,” said Hufbauer, a former US Treasury Department official.

Biden announced on Thursday plans for a $1.75 billion package, much smaller than the original $3.5 trillion. But such a compromise is still facing a tough battle in the Congress.

With regard to industrial subsidies, Hufbauer said there is no apparent deal among the United States, the European Union and China.

“Maybe the G20 will just duck that subject. Nor is there any agreement on reviving the WTO Appellate Body, or even capping fishery subsidies,” he said.

“So I don’t see the G20 paving the way for a successful MC12 in mid-November,” he said, referring to the 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization that will take place in late November in Switzerland.

Shada Islam, founder of Brussels-based global strategy and advisory firm New Horizons Project, said the G20 summit should be a moment for world leaders to come together on the key challenges facing humanity, including climate change, but also global health and the need to fight poverty.

“While climate change is rightly on the priority list of G20 leaders, the summit should pay equal attention to the equally urgent need to tackle the large and growing inequities across the globe in access to healthcare and health products,” she said.

‘Unacceptable’ gap

According to the World Health Organization, for every 100 people in high-income countries, 133 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, while only 4 doses per 100 people have been administered in low-income countries.

“These figures are unacceptable and a serious reflection of the lack of global solidarity in tackling the pandemic,” Islam said.

She expressed that dangerously old-fashioned vaccine nationalism and protectionism betray countries’ strong rhetoric on solidarity and collaboration.

She said G20 leaders must ensure the fair global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines instead of hoarding vaccines, which may result in a predictable and utterly devastating vaccine scarcity for the rest of the world.

In a meeting last month, the WHO condemned wealthy nations for stockpiling vaccines, treatments and protective equipment, saying their failure to fairly distribute those resources is fueling COVID-19 outbreaks globally.

“This is not just unfair. It’s not just immoral, it’s prolonging the pandemic,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s technical lead on COVID-19. “And it is resulting in people dying.”

By CHEN WEIHUA

Published : October 30, 2021

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains one of the deadliest countries in the world for journalists, according to a global media watchdog report released on Friday, which again highlighted the dangers faced by media professionals working under hostile governments or weak criminal justice systems.

According to the annual Impunity Index issued by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), which trains the spotlight on countries where journalists have been killed and the perpetrators remain free, the Philippines ranked seventh on the list, the same as last year, with 13 murders still unsolved.

These cases were cited out of the total of 85 recorded in the country between 1992 and 2021.

Unsolved killings

For this year, the New York-based watchdog took note of the unsolved killings that happened between Sept. 1, 2011, and Aug. 31, 2021, spanning the period from the Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III administration to the current Duterte presidency.

Only nations with five or more unsolved cases are included in the latest index, which this year covers 12 countries.

The Philippines joins war-torn states and authoritarian regimes on the list, which is topped by Somalia this year with 25 unsolved cases.

The list largely remained unchanged from last year. After Somalia, next in descending order based on the number of deaths are Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, and Afghanistan.

At sixth place is Mexico, while on the eighth to 12th spot are Brazil, Pakistan, Russia, Bangladesh, and India.

CPJ noted that no one had been held to account in almost 81 percent of the media killings worldwide in the last 10 years.

In a statement accompanying the report, CPJ deputy editorial director Jennifer Durham said the rankings reflected how “conflict, political instability, and weak judicial mechanisms perpetuate a cycle of violence against journalists.”

“Illustrating the endemic nature of this lack of accountability, all 12 of the countries on the index have featured multiple times since CPJ first ranked the data in 2008, and seven have appeared every year,” Durham added.

Last year, CPJ noted only one unsolved murder in the Philippines: that of Cebu-based radio broadcaster Renante Cortez, who was shot by motorcycle-riding gunmen on July 22, 2020. Cortez was then a host of a political news program on dyRB radio station in Cebu City.

By: Krixia Subingsubing

Published : October 30, 2021

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Step-by-step, in line with the government’s plan to gradually return to normalcy with its “living with COVID-19” scheme, the airline industry has begun preparations for more overseas flights.

According to full service carriers Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, some overseas flight routes will resume operations next month.

Korean Air has decided to resume scheduled flights to Hawaii, Sydney, and Oakland.

There will be three flights a week scheduled for Hawaii starting from Nov. 3.

It took 19 months for the airline to resume the route that was halted as travel demand plunged after the pandemic outbreak.

Korean Air has also scheduled more flights to Guam, operating two flights a week, up from one flight per week.

Starting next month, Asiana Airlines will operate daily flights to Bangkok, a route that previously operated three times a week.

They will also add more flights to Singapore beginning Nov. 15 as South Korea has launched a travel bubble with the country, exempting fully vaccinated people from mandatory quarantine upon entry into each other’s territory.

Low-cost carriers are also preparing for an expected increase of travel demand by adding flights for routes to Southeast Asia.

Korea’s biggest budget carrier Jeju Air, will operate private flights for golf tours starting Nov. 5 to Chiang Mai and is planning to resume flights to Guam from Gimhae International Airport before the end of the year.

LCC operator Air Seoul, which shut down all of its 19 international routes in March 2020, will resume flights to Guam starting Dec. 23 with two flights a week scheduled.

But the airline industry says it will be difficult for flight routes to operate at the level it was before COVID-19 until the second half of next year.

“We have to keep an eye on the COVID-19 situation in other countries because transmission is increasing exponentially in countries that announced living with COVID-19 protocols before Korea. Not knowing if that will be the case for South Korea as well, we will have to wait and see to analyze local demand for traveling for us to decide on increasing flight operations or halting them.” said an official from Korean Air.

“It’s true that number of passengers are increasing little by little. But it’s hard to say whether they reflect travel demand or whether they are just students and workers returning to where they were studying and working before the pandemic. Yet, we are being optimistic about the fact that employees at travel agencies are finally returning to work.” the official added.

Meanwhile, international flight demand has been increasing in line with the growing population of people who are fully vaccinated.

Sales of international plane tickets last month surged 69 percent on-year through online shopping malls Gmarket and Auction.

By Hong Yoo

Published : October 30, 2021

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Airports nationwide are ready to welcome travellers back with the lifting of local and international travel restrictions, says Malaysia Airports (MAHB).

MAHB said the lull period amid the previous travel restrictions have been used to ensure a safe airport experience in anticipation of travel resumption.

“For the past year, airport readiness has been a key factor in ensuring that our services stay relevant, and standards remain high. Our staff at all airports are very well prepared to operate at optimum levels of efficiency as we welcome back passengers,” said MAHB in a statement.

Apart from the implementation of safety measures to restore air travel confidence, facilities have also been upgraded to further enhance the travelling experience.

“Passengers can be fully assured of their safety as our airport operations return to full swing. We are expecting a surge in passenger movements in the coming months; therefore, we will heighten all SOP for a continuous and sustainable recovery for the aviation industry,” added MAHB.

All 39 airports across the country continue to practise Covid-19 safety measures such as enhanced sanitisation and disinfection exercises, mandatory thermal screening and usage of face masks, sneeze guard screens, sanitiser stations, and physical distancing reminders among others.

Last month, the KL International Airport also opened a new private Covid-19 screening facility that provides more convenient and efficient testing procedures.

Local airlines have been reporting strong demands now that the interstate travel ban has been lifted.

Malaysia Airlines group chief executive officer Captain Izham Ismail said the allowance of interstate travel is much welcomed.

“The lifting of interstate travel ban will give a fantastic boost to businesses and improve the socio-economy of the people impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

He added that the airline has seen a robust growth in bookings.

“We are happy to report that Malaysia Airlines recorded over 500% increase in our flight booking domestically, the highest booking following the reopening of Langkawi.

“Additionally, our tour operating arm, MHholidays, has also shown an upward trend with holiday packages sold more than 100% from our target,” he said.

Meanwhile, AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer Riad Asmat has lauded the national vaccination programme that led to the resumption of domestic travel.

“The government deserves the greatest credit for the successful rollout of the national vaccination programme which has now culminated in the safe resumption of domestic travel,” he said.

Riad added that the carrier will continue to work closely with all relevant regulators, civil aviation and health authorities to ensure the highest standards of compliance and conformance are in place for every single flight operated.

All airlines in the country are adhering to strict SOP to ensure the safety of passengers. Among the measures in place include mandatory usage of face masks, frequent aircraft disinfection, and early replacement of aircraft HEPA filters to ensure an effective air circulation system.

Published : October 30, 2021

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HÀ NỘI — Authorities at all levels, from central to local, have stepped in to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government has promptly issued directives and policies, directing the Ministry of Health, localities and functional agencies to carry out prevention measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister inspected localities to grasp both the situation and results of epidemic prevention, giving timely and practical directions to combat the epidemic.

Local authorities, especially the key cities such as Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City, declared specific policies suitable to their localities. Local authorities worked closely with the people to organise zoning to isolate the pandemic.

The measures to prevent COVID-19 have been implemented synchronously. They include; regularly reviewing and organising tracing, zoning out epidemics areas; isolating infected cases and those in direct contact with infected people; implementing the 5K message (Masks, Disinfection, Distance, No gathering, Health declaration); the construction of field hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients; the mobilisation of vaccine resources to immunise the people with the goal of achieving community immunity; research and development in vaccines including the transfer of vaccine technology; and disseminating information to help educate people thoroughly on pandemic prevention solutions.

Social security has been recognised by the Vietnamese Government as key to implementing solutions that prevent the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government has introduced support packages for disadvantaged people, particularly focused on freelance workers who have lost their jobs and poor households.

In isolated and blocked areas, authorities at all levels have organised essential necessities for people, helping them through isolation periods. The implementation of traffic diversions has ensured the continued transportation of essential goods during social distancing. Many solutions have been implemented to remove difficulties and maintain production. One of them is the “three on-site” solution to maintain operations in industrial parks.

COVID-19 is a pandemic on a global scale. It requires the joint efforts of all countries in the world to deal with it. 

Despite its own difficulties, Việt Nam has provided Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia with medical equipment such as protective clothing, medical masks, and testing tools; provided support to Cuba and Myanmar; donated ventilators, antiseptic clothes and gloves to China; provided Japan, Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, the United States and Sweden with masks, anti-droplet antibacterial cloth and Vietnamese produced DuPont protective clothing. On top of all of this, Việt Nam continues to share its own experiences in fighting the epidemic, and vaccine research results, with other countries. — VNS

Published : October 29, 2021

By : Vietnam News