Annual global app innovation competition. This year’s version of the competition in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will be where contestants in the region showcase their skills and talents to win a prize pool totaling $200,000. Interested candidates can apply for the exam from June 10 to August 20. AppUP Contest 2021 Jury Member This year’s Asia-Pacific region competition will feature 10 award categories – Best App, Best Game, App Award with Biggest Social Impact, Honor App Award and Most Popular App Award; as well as new categories including AppGallery’s Rising Star Award, Best FinTech Innovation Award, Best HMS Core Innovation Award, Outstanding Student Award, and Best Student Award Technology women. 20 featured applications will be selected based on social value, business value, user experience and innovation. Shane Shan, Director of Huawei Consumer Cloud Services in Asia-Pacific, said: “At Huawei, we believe in building an inclusive digital society where technology is open to all. Through Huawei’s easily accessible platforms, development tools and technical resources for everyone, we hope to empower developers at all levels to So at AppsUP 2021, we’ve doubled the number of award categories with new awards specially created to honor student developers, developers, and developers. female developers and new developers entering the HMS mobile ecosystem”. Comprehensive support for developers In addition to the cash prize, AppsUP 2021 offers an opportunity to accelerate the way towards the third largest mobile ecosystem, providing a stepping stone for developers to enter the global market. Participating in the competition and introducing developers’ apps to the AppGallery app store is a launchpad for them to reach more than 730 million Huawei smartphone users globally, and increase their exposure. with potential partners and investors. Candidates in the Asia-Pacific region will enjoy an expanded array of technical support, including hands-on training seminars from top Huawei engineers and guest judges. The finalists may also have the opportunity to participate in a global marketing and communication campaign with Huawei.

In the statement, the WHO’s independent expert panel recommended that Sinovac be given to adults over 18 years of age, with a second dose initiated every 2-4 weeks. There is no age limit for this vaccine, as data shows it is likely to protect older adults. This is the second Chinese vaccine approved by the WHO for emergency use – after the Sinopharm vaccine approved in early May. Covid-19 vaccine box manufactured by Sinovac pharmaceutical company. Photo: Anadolu Agency. A third Chinese vaccine, manufactured by CanSino Biologics, has submitted clinical trial data, but WHO has not scheduled a review. Sinovac said it had delivered more than 600 million doses of the vaccine at home and abroad as of the end of May, of which more than 430 million had been administered. In addition, China has deployed hundreds of millions of doses of its own vaccines – including Sinopharm and Sinovac – to many countries, especially in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Many of these countries have difficulty finding a vaccine developed by the West.

Asia-Pacific countries are expected to reach $2 trillion in e-commerce revenue by 2025. (Source: 4S) The region is projected to witness the highest retail sales growth during 2020-2025, after Latin America. In the official report “Top 100 Retailers in Asia 2021”, Euromonitor International examines how Asia-Pacific’s world-class mobile connectivity enables digital transformation and is supported supported by the region’s extremely tech-savvy consumer segments. According to a statement, last year, businesses that received online orders recorded a growth of 37.6% and will reach 44% by 2025. As retail becomes more competitive to stay relevant in the digital space, localize shopping to individual markets, and personalize the retail experience for retailers. Different customer segments in Asia-Pacific will be essential. Euromonitor International senior research analyst Deepika Chandrasekar said: “As consumers connect and shop online more than ever before, more and more brands are expected to use social media to interact with them. and build trust with consumers beyond acting as a retailer.” (according to Euro Monitor)

An estimate of the number of daily excess deaths from Covid-19 around the world. Photo: The Economist In the year to 8 May, South Africa recorded 158,499 excess deaths (deaths that were higher than estimated under previous trends due to demographic changes). Health officials are confident that 85-95% of these deaths are caused by the new strain of corona virus, which is almost three times the official statistics. The disparity stems from the fact that, for a death to be recognized as caused by SARS-CoV-2, the deceased needs to undergo testing and be confirmed. Although South Africa does more testing than its neighbors, rates are still low. And the cause of death is not fully documented for those who die at home. Common phenomenon Mortality rates that exceed official statistics, at least at some point during the pandemic, occur in most if not all of the world. According to the most recent data, the number of excess deaths in the US was 7.1% higher than official statistics between early March 2020 and mid-April 2021. Studies have discovered such a mismatch in several countries. For example, the UK saw an excess death rate that was higher than published in the first wave of infections, but lower in the second, reflecting how measures to contain the spread of the virus helped. save many lives. A similar situation occurs in France. The inadequacy is simply because most countries, especially poor ones, do not provide such data in a timely manner. The best official data only reflect more than half of the real numbers, while the worst data show only about a quarter of reality. Photo: The Economist The Economist has attempted to model the extent of excess deaths during the pandemic in countries that do not report. With 95% probability, the model estimates the number of deaths globally to date between 7.1 and 12.7 million, with an average of 10.2 million. Not surprisingly, most of the missed deaths are in low- and middle-income countries. The actual death toll in most rich OECD countries is 1.17 times the official data, but 14 times higher in sub-Saharan Africa. Notable points The structure of the first and second waves in Europe and the US is less visible in the data of the statistical model for the whole world. Overall, the pandemic is increasingly concentrated in developing economies and continues to increase. In some places, seroprevalence surveys have shown that many people have Covid-19 antibodies, a sign of previous illness. Other factors that may also play a role are the measures governments have taken to limit the spread of the virus. Demographics also have an effect, with more young people often synonymous with lower mortality rates. By collecting 121 indicators for more than 200 countries and regions and machine learning models, The Economist experts estimate that, by May 10, there is a 95% probability that the pandemic has led to 2.4 – 7.1 million excess deaths in Asia (official death toll at 0.6 million), 1.5 – 1.8 million in Latin America and the Caribbean (officially 0.6 million), approx. 0 -2.1 million in Africa (officially 0.1 million), 1.5 – 1.6 million in Europe (officially 1 million) and 0.6 – 0.7 million in the US and Canada ( official 0.6 million). In Oceania, where only 1,218 deaths are officially reported, the model predicts that the actual number of deaths is between 12,000 and 13,000. The estimated range for Africa and Asia is very broad due to lack of data. If the probability is 50%, the estimated range narrows significantly, to only 3.3 – 5.2 million excess deaths in Asia, 0.8 -1.6 million in Africa and 8 ,2 – 10.5 million cases worldwide. In 2020, the number of daily deaths increased during 33/52 weeks. After a brief lull in early 2021, they bounced to new highs, largely due to the tragedy in India. According to estimates, the South Asian country is seeing between 6,000 and 31,000 deaths a day, far exceeding the official figure of about 4,000, in line with independent epidemiological estimates. Remarkably, the death rate from the epidemic is actually worse in richer countries. For Asia and Africa, the estimated death toll per million population is about half that of Europe. India is just the equivalent of Britain, at least for the time being. If two communities have the same level of health care, the community with more elderly people will have a higher number of deaths. If demographics are the only differentiating factor, estimates suggest that epidemic deaths in Japan (mean age 48) are 13 times higher than in Uganda (mean age 17). However, in absolute terms, the mortality rate among the young and poor population is much higher than that of the rich population of the same age group. And for the elderly in poor countries, the situation is clearly dire. The number of excess deaths (red) and the number of officially announced deaths by week in the US. Photo: The Economist Meaning of model The fact that mortality rates are relatively low in the developing world seems to be due to age several different meanings, as the virus is spreading more easily among younger people, a finding that has been reinforced by investigations. serum value. This implies many cases of non-fatal illness. It also means that the virus has a lot of opportunities to mutate. There is a documented exception where in some Southeast Asian countries, mortality rates appear to be very low. It is possible that residents here are benefiting from “cross-immunity”, the level of protection against SARS-CoV-2 caused by infection in other virus outbreaks in the area in the past. But, unfortunately, there are now signs that the numbers are on the rise. The Economist’s estimation model is the first of its kind, though not the only way to deduce the total number of deaths from Covid-19. However, Ariel Karlinsky, a statistician at Israel’s Kohelet Economic Forum think tank, notes that either way, the estimates are no substitute for official data. Tuan Anh

Image of floods in Central Vietnam in 2020, one of the natural losses of Vietnam. A global study commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and commissioned by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), shows that public interest in nature has increased markedly (16%). ) over the past five years and continues to increase during the Covid-19 pandemic. The figures are released ahead of the United Nations’ International Day of Biodiversity (May 22), the date chosen to increase public understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Expressing growing concern about nature People around the world, especially in emerging economies, are becoming more aware of the planet’s environmental crisis. This has impacted their behavior, especially as a wave of what WWF calls an “ecological awakening” is growing. Current trends also show that the behavior of individuals and consumers is affected by these concerns and they demand drastic action to address the loss of nature and biodiversity. The report “Ecological Awakening: Measuring Global Awareness, Participation and Action for Nature” shows that environmental activism is exploding in online media. Over the past four years, mentions of environmental issues on Twitter have increased by 65%, with the topic of nature and biodiversity increasing from 30 million to 50 million. Many influential individuals and entities such as spiritual leaders, politicians and media organizations, news and celebrities, have spoken out for nature, with social media posts. The festival reaches more than 1 billion audiences worldwide. The study also shows that consumers are increasing their interest in nature through Google searches related to this topic, especially in Asian and Latin American countries such as Indonesia (increased). 53%) and India (up 190%). Many consumers around the world are changing their behavior In addition, more and more people are realizing the loss of nature is a serious global problem. Specifically, 96% of people living in Latin America agree with this when surveyed (the region with the highest percentage). This shift from the community reflects a fact worth pondering, as people in developing regions are experiencing more devastating effects from the loss of nature than elsewhere. After an era of protest marches and petitions, now more and more consumers around the world are changing their behavior such as adjusting their buying habits, buying only what is right for them. with their values ​​and needs. The analysis shows a staggering 71% increase in search results for sustainable products since 2016, popular in high-income countries, such as the UK, US, Germany, Australia and Canada. However, this trend is not only found in these economies, but also appears and increases in emerging economies or developing countries such as Indonesia (24%) and Ecuador (120%). This pressure is forcing manufacturing corporations to respond with action, especially in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, fashion and food sectors. Since 2016, more than 159 million signatures for biodiversity-related campaigns have been collected, along with an increase in the magnitude and frequency of protests worldwide to demand requires decision-makers to take drastic action for the planet and future generations, in the face of growing nature conservation movements. Information about Southeast Asian countries in the report. Immediate action is needed to prevent damage to nature However, despite the tremendous rate of destruction of nature and the threat this devastation poses to the global economy and human health, nature is rarely a high-priority topic. global agendas. “Scientists and economists have understood. The public was well aware. And the solutions are also obvious. Both the community and society are supporting the process of transforming economic models and sustainable development in which the protection of nature is considered a moral obligation, in return for the life that the earth brings as well as the vital service this planet provides to our economy, welfare, health and security. This is truly an historic “ecological awakening” and an opportunity to rebalance man’s relationship with nature,” said Marco Lambertini, WWF International Director General. The loss of nature is increasing humanity’s vulnerability to pandemics, undermining efforts to tackle the climate crisis and threatening livelihoods. Leaders are expected to make key decisions later this year on climate and environmental issues. These decisions could represent an important opportunity to reverse biodiversity loss, ensure nature is restored this decade, and support climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals. According to this report, Vietnam, a country with a high level of biodiversity – joined the Climate Change Working Group of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2021. As a country As a member, Vietnam will participate in regional initiatives such as preventing ocean plastic waste, initiatives to tackle air pollution and transboundary water pollution.

Sweating in the Sunday afternoon sun, visitors check in to the online system – no proof of residency is required – and right after that they get a free dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine and receive get a vaccination card. Many tourists in need of vaccination have flown from abroad to Miami Beach, USA People are coming from all over Latin America like Ecuador, El Salvador, Venezuela, where the implementation of vaccination is slow or there is a shortage of vaccine supply. “In my country, Covid-19 is getting out of hand and there is not much chance that we will have access to a vaccine anytime soon,” Maria Bonilla, from the Republic of Honduras, told AFP on Saturday. . The 40-year-old accountant flew to Miami with her 63-year-old and 73-year-old parents. The three of them stood in line together, wearing masks. “We decided to look for a solution outside of the country,” Bonilla said. On Friday, 50-year-old Blanca Diaz, from Mexico, reached the same conclusion: “They’re just starting to vaccinate the elderly,” she said of the Covid-19 vaccination situation in her homeland. myself. Bonilla is acutely aware of her privilege to be able to travel with her parents for vaccinations. “Unfortunately vaccination has created a divide as some of us have access to health protection and others do not,” Bonilla said. Miami City Commissioner David Richardson, a Democrat, told AFP he had mixed feelings about tourists coming to Miami Beach to get vaccinated. He said: “I think we, the US government should help as many people as possible. My only concern is that it seems that people who can afford to buy plane tickets can come to the US and get vaccinated. right now but what about the poor people in South America?”. Richardson also requested, urging the US government to send the vaccine support abroad “so that everyone can access the vaccine, not just the people who can afford to come here”. On Sunday, the Johnson & Johnson vaccination counter had injected about 175 people. This is a popular vaccine brand among travelers because only a single dose is required. (According to TNN/Dan Tri)

Jake designed a lovely balcony in front of the house. The main color of the house is dark. Black windows, wood grain exterior create a cozy feeling. The living room is flooded with sunlight. Elegant and cozy bedroom. The kitchen is neat and tidy. The bathroom is small, simple but airy and comfortable. Nowadays, especially in the last year, many people have had to change their lifestyle. People began to focus on creating new and innovative homes. Because it is easy to buy and sustainable, container houses are starting to become popular in many countries. Currently, containers are being used to build houses, apartment buildings, student hostels, shopping malls. According to a market report prepared by Business Research Company, the US dominates the container house market with around 40% share, followed by Asia, Europe, Latin America and South Africa. Container houses can be built in two ways: stationary or mobile. Each country has its own building and planning standards. The regulations include the type of structure to be used, the size of the house, the minimum insulation required, and the steel framing requirements needed if a homeowner wants to build a second floor. These houses can be built on the owner’s land or in the factory and moved to certain land. The cost of container houses ranges from VND 576 million to VND 6 billion. Market Watch Australia predicts container homes will experience a global compound annual growth rate of over 6.5% over the next five years.

“I promise to take them home,” said Rommel, the man’s voice distorted behind the two masks he wore on his face. Mr. Rommel finally broke his promise. Just three days later, Rommel’s brother Juan Carlos, 52 years old, died waiting for his turn to be used in the active treatment room at Rebagliati hospital in the capital Lima. The very next day, Rommel’s 80-year-old mother died of encephalitis, a symptom the doctor said was Covid-19. Four days after the mother’s death, Rommel’s father also passed away. “The pain is really so great, I cannot face this truth,” Mr. Rommel could not hide his agony. Massacre in South America On April 18, Peru experienced the deadliest day since the pandemic broke out with 433 patients dying of Covid-19, bringing the total number of deaths to more than 57,000. New strains, the most serious of which are strain P1, are pushing Peru into the next wave of epidemics, the country’s authorities warned. And Peru is no exception in South America. Latin American countries are in despair when the P1 strain spreads faster than ever, making the epidemic situation worse and worse. New cases and deaths rose again in Argentina, Boliva, Peru, Venezueala and Uruguay, with the P1 strain being thought to be the cause behind the new epidemic wave. Hospitals in many South American cities are overcrowded due to too many patients with Covid-19. Photo: AP. “The Brazilian sea of ​​strains has infiltrated nearly every corner of the region,” warned Peruvian Health Minister Osscar Ugarte. Peru, one of the most serious outbreaks in the world, is now entering the deadliest phase of the pandemic. Ester Sabino, a Brazilian scientist tracking the spread of the P1 strain, said genetic analysis confirmed the P1 strain appeared from the city of Manaus in the Brazilian state of Amazon in the second half of November 2020. In just a few weeks, Manaus gained worldwide fame after city hospitals were overwhelmed by a surge in patients. The P1 strain knocked out the medical system at the places it passed, depleting the oxygen stores, causing many patients to die from not receiving timely treatment. “What we are witnessing is a massacre,” said a health worker at Manaus. Sabino initially hoped the Brazilian epidemic, along with the spread of the P1 strain, could be under control by 2021 when the vaccine begins to be widely distributed. But the Brazilian authorities failed. The spread of the P1 strain is now completely out of control. In Araraquara, a city south of Sao Paulo, a blockade was issued after the outbreak of P1 positive cases. Across Brazil, hospitals are overflowing with Covid-19 patients, many of them in their youths, in contrast to what happened in the early onset of the epidemic. The number of deaths in Brazil doubled in just three months, from 195,000 in early January to more than 384,000 as of April 23. “This strain not only spread much more strongly, it also significantly reduced the effectiveness of the vaccine, increasing the rate of re-infection,” said Antonio Quispe, a Peruvian epidemiologist. Quispe described the P1 strain spreading “quickly and brutally”, bringing a bad nightmare to South America. Incubator of dangerous strains Fearing new strains with vaccine resistance, governments of some countries have tightened traffic control and closed borders with South America. Recently, France has banned all flights from Brazil, French Prime Minister Jean Castex explained that Brazil is experiencing a “terrible” epidemic. “Europe has the right to fear what is happening in Brazil. The more the virus spreads, the more new strains appear. The situation is now extremely, extremely serious,” said Marcos Boulos, infectious disease expert. from the University of Sao Paulo, said. South American countries, where the epidemic is spreading out of control, provide ideal environments for the incubation of new virus strains, Boulos warned. Mr. Boulos’s judgment was correct in India. Variant B.1.617 – Indian variant – is the product of the superinfection in the South Asian country. Last week, India has twice set a world record for corona virus cases on April 22-23. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi likened the health crisis to a “hurricane” that swept across the country. Scientist Miguel Nicolelis criticizes President Jair Bolsonaro’s erroneous strategy that has turned Brazil, South America’s most populous nation, into a global corona virus threat. The coffin carrying the body of the deceased Covid-19 patient is taken to a cemetery in Manaus, Brazil. Photo: AFP. “Brazil is now like an incubator, creating all kinds of strains of the virus,” said Nicolelis. While some mutations can weaken the virus, others have the potential to make the virus spread more aggressively, or increase their virulence, the scientist warns. Scientists also rang alarm bells about the epidemic situation in India’s 1.3 billion population. “Change can happen even faster there. India is paving the way for the advent of countless mutations. It’s a terrifying prospect,” warned Nicoleles. “Countries like Brazil and India cannot be spurned or abandoned. They need help, because disease is not a problem for any country, it is a worldwide problem,” said Nicolelis. . In Lima, Mr. Rommel still does not know what type of virus has killed three of his relatives. Even so, the man understands the scale of the disaster engulfing the country, where more than 57,000 people have died from Covid-19. “There are 30 patients waiting in line for each intensive care bed, and they prioritize young patients,” which was what the doctor told Rommel when he took his brother Joan Carlos to the hospital at the end of the month. 3. After being admitted to the hospital, Rommel’s brother never got a chance to leave the emergency room. He died only 3 days after pneumonia and pneumothorax. “The plague here is like a war where people are dying because they can’t find a hospital bed,” Rommel said sourly. India ‘broke the game’ in the second wave of Covid-19 India is being devastated by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. In just 24 hours, the number of deaths due to the country’s pandemic reached 2,000 people and more than 300,000 new cases.

Artwork – Time Radio Sputnik reported on April 22 that a man named Nicolas Kuronã accidentally discovered the domain name http://google.com.ar available on the registration page, so he immediately took this opportunity. Mr. Kuronã shared on Twitter personally: “I want to verify this, so I logged on to http://nic.ar (website of Argentina’s National Internet Domain Registrar. I noticed the domain name http) : //google.com.ar is available so I bought it legally! ”. According to local newspapers, Mr. Kuronã is said to have bought the area for 540 Pesos, or $ 5.79 USD. The above transaction of Mr. Kuronã is said to not affect the international domain of Google, ie “www.google.com”. How did Mr. Kuronã buy http://google.com.ar? According to Latin American regional news agency Merco Press, it is likely that Mr. Kuronã bought a Google domain name in Argentina at the brief moment between the expiration time and the renewal period of the domain name. Meanwhile, Google Argentina forgot to renew its domain name and most likely at the same time Kuronã quickly registered to buy. Kuronã’s above action is called “Cybersquatting” – the act of buying or occupying a domain name with the aim of profiting from the owner’s trademark. However, Mr. Kuronã’s ownership cannot last. The domain name in Argentina by Google was immediately restored after being personally purchased. However, users still complained about Google Argentina being shut down for about 3 hours and went to Twitter to express disappointment. “This is happening because http://nic.ar is too bad, doesn’t support automatic renewal or domain purchase for many years like most domain registrars in other countries,” one person said. world”. Meanwhile, another said: “Google was lucky because its domain name in Argentina did not fall into the hands of a professional domain usurper”.

By Ivo Marusczyk, ARD studio Buenos Aires The Russian vaccine Sputnik V is now also manufactured in Argentina. According to the Russian investment fund, which markets the vaccine worldwide, the first batch was produced in a laboratory in Buenos Aires.

Production for Argentina and Latin America

These cans are now to be checked for quality in Moscow. If all goes well, production on a larger scale could start in June. In Argentina, the vaccine for vaccinations in their own country and in other countries in Latin America will then be produced. The raw materials still come from Russia Vaccine is still scarce in much of the continent. Only Chile was able to vaccinate 40 percent of its population with at least one dose. The AstraZeneca vaccine was also manufactured under license in Argentina. But so far it cannot be used – the bottling should take place in Mexico, but is not progressing.

Production of Sputnik V Russia has its Sputnik V corona vaccine produced in several countries, including India. According to the Russian state fund RDIF, which is responsible for marketing the vaccine, agreements were concluded with 20 producers in ten countries by the beginning of April. These include South Korea and China. According to RDIF, there are also agreements with partners in Germany, France, Spain and Italy. However, some of the national governments declared that they were not aware of the relevant agreements.

Sharply increasing number of cases

In Argentina, the number of new corona cases has recently risen sharply. Since Sunday, the Robert Koch Institute has classified the country as an area with a high incidence. For a few days, there has been a curfew from 8 p.m. in the Buenos Aires area, restaurants are actually only allowed to serve outdoors. The central government and the city government of the capital are fighting a violent dispute over the closure of the schools.

This photo was taken of Isla in August 2020, right on her 26th birthday. She celebrated her birthday with a few friends in a secluded, green area by the riverbank. Three generations of the Diaz family spent a day by the river. Their hometown is Medellín, Colombia. “I stepped straight into the water while fully dressed. I saw the water splash, I saw the light reflected off the water surface, saw the colors and heard the salsa music coming from the river bank,” Ms. Evans shared about the picture. photo of two people waving to their friends. Gabriel, a 9-month-old baby, floated in the river while in peaceful sleep. You are of Brazilian descent. The photo was taken on 8/8/2020, the day Ms. Evans “heard on the radio that more than 100,000 Brazilians died from Covid-19”. The photo shows two friends, Billz and Amir, while they were swimming in a river in July 2020. Two Spanish friends, Sofia and Paula, in a photo taken in July 2020. The photo was taken “in the afternoon, with the sunlight coming from the river”, Ms. Evans added. On hot summer days in London, many Latin American people come to the River Lea to cool off. “This afternoon, the temperature went up to 35 degrees Celsius. Willy turned up the volume and turned on some salsa music, and then people started splashing the water to the tune,” Ms. Evans said. People who go to the river often lay blankets on the banks of the river and relax on their own, or with their friends and family. “When I met Sophia Hansali, I immediately fell in love with her pink hair and I knew it would be nice to take her in front of the poplar. Her hair color and the pale green of the leaves match well. I took the photo. This photo is around 7:00 p.m. on a warm summer evening in August, “Ms. Evans shared about the photo. The Latin American community explores the swimming areas along the Lea River in 2020. Most of them are from South America, especially Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela and Ecuador. In the photo is Donã Alba (73 years old) and her family, including two daughters Joana and Liliana and a nephew named Johan.

One test site COVID-19 in Brazil. (Photo: THX / TTXVN) On April 23, credit rating agency Moody’s warned that the Brazilian government’s failure to impose ceiling regulations on public spending on support for people and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic would Negatively affect the credit profile of this country. Moody’s Vice President Samar Maziad said that the credit rating agency kept its assessment of Brazil’s solvency at “Ba2” with a stable outlook. However, Mr. Maziad said that the Brazilian government’s view of the pandemic as an exception in order not to apply regulations on the public spending ceiling, will adversely affect the credit rating of the country’s ability to pay debts . In addition, Moody’s Vice President Samar Maziad also highlighted the expectation that the Brazilian authorities will maintain their previous commitment on the issue. consolidate fiscal year in the coming years. In 2020, the budget deficit of Brazil has reached the equivalent of 14% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making the public debt of Latin America’s largest economy a record 90% of GDP. The poor fiscal situation in the past year was due to the fact that the government had to increase public spending in order to reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on citizens and businesses. On April 7, in the context of a strong outbreak of COVID-19 across the country, the Brazilian government had to resume an emergency assistance program for the poor to overcome the effects of pandemic COVID-19 with a budget of about 8 billion USD./.

A woman wearing a mask passed by the National Health Service (NHS) Covid-19 vaccination site in London (UK) on March 31. Photo: Tan Hoa commune

According to CNN, Dr. Carissa Etienne, Regional Director of the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), countries should continue to use vaccines by AstraZeneca firm (UK – Sweden) in collaboration with Oxford University (UK) research, as well as WHO-approved vaccines. According to Dr. C.Etienne, nearly 200 million people worldwide have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca / Oxford and reports of side effects are rare …

Europe

On April 14, President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union (EU) will promote the handover of Pfizer / BioNTech vaccines to compensate for the Johnson & Johnson vaccines. postponed handover. It is expected that the total number of Pfizer / BioNTech vaccines delivered to Europe in the second quarter will be 250 million, representing more than 50% of the total injected doses this quarter. This is a move to secure vaccine demand in the long term to prevent the development of new strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Reuters quoted some diplomatic sources as saying that EU countries have agreed to implement the vaccine passport initiative towards reopening the tourism industry in the summer. Details of this initiative will be discussed with the European Parliament (EP) in May.

According to the previously announced vaccine passport initiative, those with a certificate of vaccination have recovered from Covid-19 or tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. will be allowed to travel easily between EU countries.

The EU countries also agreed against discrimination against those who cannot or do not wish to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Carolina Health Minister Darias said Spain has received 146,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine and will use them in the injections as soon as the European Drug Administration (EMA). approved for the safety of this vaccine.

On April 14, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would extend a three-month extension of measures to protect groups believed to be vulnerable to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. , namely those who have to rent a house. These individuals will not have a rent increase, a tenancy agreement will not be terminated and may apply for a temporary or partial rent delay or reduction.

Ukraine’s capital Kiev will extend the blockade until April 30 after the daily number of new infections and deaths from Covid-19 continues to rise, despite the strict restrictions imposed from May. 3. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko expressed concern that, if this decision is not made, the health system will be overloaded and thereby increasing the number of deaths caused by Covid-19. Kiev currently records about 1,500 new infections and more than 40 deaths a day from the epidemic.

The media of the Czech Republic reported that Germany would end the regular border controls with this country, which were applied from February 14 due to the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Asia

On April 14, the Indian government said that the country would cancel the 10th grade exam and postpone the 12th grade exam due to the skyrocketing number of Covid-19 cases. Specifically, the Indian Ministry of Education announced that the 10th grade exam scheduled to take place from 4-5 to June 14 will be canceled, and the results will be ranked according to the criteria set by this ministry. Grade 12 exams scheduled to take place during the above time will be postponed and held later.

India is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of new Covid-19 cases. On April 14, the country continued to record with an additional 184,372 cases positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the highest level in 1 day since the outbreak.

On April 14, strict blockade measures took effect in Bangladesh to control a new wave of infections. During the eight days of a blockade, people were only allowed to go out to buy medicine, food or in emergencies.

Americas

According to the scientists, the P1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was first discovered in Brazil and is the main cause of the country’s new wave of infection, which is mutating that it avoids good antibodies. than. Changes in this strain could cause the virus to increase resistance to the vaccine, affecting the severity of an outbreak in the most populous country in Latin America.

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