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Vietnam readies plans after China reopening

HANOI: Vietnamese local authorities are working closely with their Chinese counterparts to implement cooperation activities in the interests of both sides after China's optimization of Covid-19 response policies on January 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.

Vietnamese nationals who wish to travel to other countries, including China, should follow the updates on visa policies, immigration and Covid-19 regulations of the countries, deputy spokesman for the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told a press briefing.

FESTIVE MOOD This photograph, taken on Jan. 7, 2023, shows women arranging packs of ‘Banh Chung’ or traditional Vietnamese rice cakes for charity, at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year or Tet festival. Vietnamese local authorities are working closely with their Chinese counterparts to implement cooperation activities in the interests of both sides after China’s optimization of Covid-19 response policies on January 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. XINHUA PHOTO