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Healthcare workers vaccinate people against Covid-19 in Hanoi in 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Nearly 600 Hanoi healthcare workers quit for better jobs in the private sector over the first 10 months of 2022, and the capital’s health department fears this is just the beginning. At a meeting with the Hanoi People’s Council Wednesday, municipal health department director Tran Thi Nhi Ha said that among the 586 state healthcare workers who quit, 20 had entirely abandoned their healthcare careers for jobs in other sectors such as online sales. The others had switched to jobs in private healthcare instead, she added, noting that the trend had started several years ago. Ha pointed out that the rate of public healthcare workers migrating to the private sector had been accelerating over the last two years. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-fears-more-healthcare-workers-quitting-in-2023-4545913.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-09

A woman waits for a health check at a hospital in HCMC, November 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran HCMC has yet to distribute VND906 billion ($38 million) from three Covid-19 support packages, the municipal People's Committee said Thursday. Committee chairman Phan Van Mai told a HCMC People's Council meeting the city had the funds secured and would distribute the money "soon." After the Covid-19 pandemic hit Vietnam in 2021, HCMC approved three support packages for its most vulnerable citizens. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-yet-to-give-out-38m-from-covid-support-packages-4545931.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-09

People wait to withdraw their social insurance premiums in HCMC as their wages have fallen short of their demands, December 8, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Van Tung A recent survey by the Institute of Workers and Trade Union found some 59% of workers have not saved up a single dong to even cope with financial emergencies. The survey of over 6,200 factory workers revealed that if they lost their jobs 11.7% could hold out for less than a month, 16.7% for one to three months and 12.7% for more than three months, Vu Minh Tien, head of the union, said at a seminar Thursday that discussed the current labor market amid a shortage of orders for businesses. Some 38% said they are in debt, with 14% finding it difficult to repay in time. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/many-workers-have-no-emergency-savings-survey-4545991.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-09

Brigadier General Sarah Russ speaks at a press conference in Hanoi, December 9, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Vu Anh A U.S. Air Force general said Friday that the U.S. will transfer 12 T-6 trainer aircraft to Vietnam between 2024 and 2027. "Three T-6 trainers are expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2024, the next two-three aircraft will be transferred by the end of that year, and the remaining six-seven in 2027," said Brigadier General Sarah Russ, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Strategy, Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. "We are very pleased to coordinate with Vietnam's Air Defense - Air Force to train technicians for the aircraft maintenance program," she said at a press conference held at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-to-transfer-12-trainer-aircraft-to-vietnam-in-2024-2027-4546311.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-09

An overseas Filipino worker has her temperature taken prior to checking in at the counters of the NAIA-1 departure area yesterday(May 29, 2021). Krizjohn Rosales, file MANILA, Philippines — Nearly a fourth of Filipinos are unsatisfied with the performance of the new Department of Migrant Workers half a year into the Marcos administration, new survey results published by a think tank Friday suggest. Per the OCTA Research group's Tugon ng Masa survey for the fourth quarter of 2022, 36% of interviewees said they were dissatisfied with the department's work. Only 10% said they were satisfied with it. It was followed by the Department of Trade and Industry at 16% dissatisfaction and the Department of Energy at 15%. Both the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Transportation received 12% dissatisfaction. No other national government agency breached the ten percent mark. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/09/2229645/almost-40-filipinos-dissatisfied-performance-migrant-worker-dept-survey

Students of the Araullo High School in Ermita, Manila attend their first class during the opening of the new school year on June 3, 2019 The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, File photo MANILA, Philippines — Despite the lack of funding on the part of the Department of Education, learners with disabilities will receive funding support under the 2023 national budget, a senator vowed Friday. The DepEd earlier admitted it has no funding for special education programs under the proposed national budget. "Despite our earnest efforts to advocate for our learners with special needs, it was not considered in the National Expenditure Program," it said in a September release. In a statement sent to reporters, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, outlined a number of proposals carried in the bicameral conference committee report on the 2023 national budget. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/09/2229715/senator-vows-funding-support-learners-disabilities-2023-budget -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-09

Satellite image captured on December 12, 2022 shows the Philippines. RAMMB MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area off Surigao del Sur which is now bringing rains over a wide area in the country may intensify into a tropical cyclone by Saturday, state weather service PAGASA said. Should the weather disturbance last spotted 610 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur become a tropical cyclone, it will be the 18th inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility and will be named Rosal. While it is not yet a tropical cyclone, the LPA is already making itself felt in Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao where it is bringing rain showers. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/09/2229646/pagasa-lpa-may-become-tropical-cyclone-saturday -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-09

Shoppers fill the streets of Divisoria, Manila on December 8, 2022. The STAR / Edd Gumban MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Friday it will ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to extend the state of calamity due to the COVID-19 if Congress fails to pass by year-end a law that will ensure that the government’s pandemic response will continue. The state of calamity due to COVID-19 is set to expire at the end of the year, which the DOH said would end vaccination efforts and price regulations on pandemic response items unless Congress passes the law creating Philippine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We hope that the CDC law is passed and enacted. Because the CDC law states the conditions needed for our COVID-19 response to continue,” DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire told a news briefing. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/09/2229718/doh-ask-covid-19-state-calamity-extension-if-cdc-law-fails-pass-year -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-09

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a Cabinet meeting in this undated file photo. Office of the Press Secretary MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to tackle post-pandemic recovery among other issues during his trip to Brussels, Belgium next week where he is set to attend the EU-ASEAN Business Summit. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Daniel Espiritu told a news briefing on Friday that Marcos will discuss post-pandemic recovery “not only in terms of public health recovery, but also in terms of economic recovery.” Other topics that the president will discuss are energy and food security, maritime cooperation and security, digital economy and transformation, and climate action and biodiversity management and coordination, Espiritu said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/09/2229730/marcos-discuss-post-pandemic-recovery-eu-summit -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-09

66-year-old motorcyclist loses finger after rear-ending sedan A 66-year-old man had one finger amputated when he rear-ended a sedan on Thursday, December 8th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280190-66-year-old-motorcyclist-loses-finger-after-rear-ending-sedan/

PM Says No to Policy-Related Corruption NONTHABURI, Dec 9 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed to seriously prevent policy-related corruption on the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day on Dec 9. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280189-pm-says-no-to-policy-related-corruption/

A 66-year-old man had one finger amputated when he rear-ended a sedan on Thursday, December 8th. The victim, Sun Phoprasarn, was aided by Sawang Boriboon emergency responders at 7:30 AM. The rescuers found him beside his black and blue Yamaha Nouvo motorbike on Chaiyaphonwithi Road in Pattaya’s Khao Mai Kaew subdistrict, Banglamung district, Chonburi. Sun’s pinky finger on his left hand was cut off, according to rescuers. He was rushed to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/09/66-year-old-motorcyclist-loses-finger-after-rear-ending-sedan-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-12-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

NONTHABURI, Dec 9 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed to seriously prevent policy-related corruption on the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day on Dec 9. Gen Prayut made the promise while presiding over an event to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on Dec 9 at the headquarters of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). He said that the United Nations designated Dec 9 as the International Anti-Corruption Day and Thailand, as a UN member, always prioritized corruption suppression. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1073089 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-12-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand now offers an e-Visa service at Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General in 38 cities across 23 countries, facilitating the visa application for those wishing to visit the kingdom. The Royal Thai Embassies and General Consulates that offer the e-Visa service are located in: United Kingdom: London Athens (Greece); Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich (Germany); Bern (Switzerland); Brussels (Belgium); Bucharest (Romania); Budapest (Hungary); Copenhagen (Denmark); Helsinki (Finland); Lisbon (Portugal); Madrid (Spain); Oslo (Norway); Paris (France); Prague (Czech Republic); Rome (Italy); Stockholm (Sweden); The Hague (Netherlands); Vienna (Austria), and Warsaw (Poland) USA: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa and Vancouver China: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Kunming, Nanning, Qingdao, Xiamen, and Xian South Korea: Seoul Tourist visas, business and investor visas, non-immigrant ED visas (study), non-immigrant O visas (visiting friends and family), transit visas, long-stay visas, smart visas, non-immigrant F visas (government or diplomatic mission), diplomatic visas/official visas, and long-term resident visas are the visas that can be applied for. Applicants can apply and pay for their visa on the e-Visa website, and if approved, they will receive their visa via email. For more information, contact +66 (0) 2572-8442 or visit www.thaievisa.go.th. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221209092552513 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai private sector seeks freeze on electricity prices from January to April The private sector will formally ask the government to peg the electricity rate at 4.72 baht per unit from January until April, claiming that any increase of electricity prices will heavily impact business and industry, which are just recovering after the pandemic. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280187-thai-private-sector-seeks-freeze-on-electricity-prices-from-january-to-april/

The private sector will formally ask the government to peg the electricity rate at 4.72 baht per unit from January until April, claiming that any increase of electricity prices will heavily impact business and industry, which are just recovering after the pandemic. Kriangkrai Thiennukul, president of the Federation of Thai Industries, representing the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking, said today (Friday) that the private sector is concerned that any rate increase would also impact members of the public and reduce Thailand’s competitiveness vis-à-vis other countries in the region. He claimed that the Vietnamese government decided to freeze the electricity rate at about 2.88 baht per unit for a year, while Thailand plans to increase it by 14%-28%, from 4.72 baht/unit to as much as 6.03 baht/unit from January 1st. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-private-sector-seeks-freeze-on-electricity-prices-from-january-to-april/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai sports authority denies breaching “Must Carry” rule for World Cup broadcasts The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has denied an allegation, made by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), claiming that the SAT had violated the “Must Carry” rule regarding live broadcasts of World Cup 2022 in the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280186-thai-sports-authority-denies-breaching-“must-carry”-rule-for-world-cup-broadcasts/

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has denied an allegation, made by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), claiming that the SAT had violated the “Must Carry” rule regarding live broadcasts of World Cup 2022 in the country. The NBTC ruled unanimously on Thursday to demand the return of the 600 million baht that it gave to the SAT for the purchase of World Cup 2022 broadcast rights from FIFA, after it was discovered that the SAT had allegedly not complied with the “Must Carry” rule, because audiences on IPTV platforms were denied access to the broadcasts. The NBTC also threatened to take the case to the Administrative Court. SAT Governor Kongsak Yodmanee said today (Friday) that he is waiting for a formal letter from the NBTC and he will respond to every issue raised, especially the allegation that it breached the “Must Carry” rule. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-sports-authority-denies-breaching-must-carry-rule-for-world-cup-broadcasts/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai PM vows not to tolerate corruption in government bureaucracy Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Friday) that he has never been involved in corruption throughout his career in government service and he does not tolerate corruption in the government’s bureaucracy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280185-thai-pm-vows-not-to-tolerate-corruption-in-government-bureaucracy/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (Friday) that he has never been involved in corruption throughout his career in government service and he does not tolerate corruption in the government’s bureaucracy. In his address to mark International Anti-Corruption Day today, he said that corruption in the bureaucracy mainlyrelates to procurement projects, the selling of positions to the highest bidders, bribery and exploitation of legal loopholes. As Thailand is a member of the United Nations, he said that his government has always attached importance to eliminating corruption in all its forms. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-vows-not-to-tolerate-corruption-in-government-bureaucracy/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai officials seize property worth 3 billion baht linked to Chinese businessman “Tuhao” Anti-narcotics officials in Samut Prakan seized about 3 billion baht in property today (Friday), allegedly belonging to Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280184-thai-officials-seize-property-worth-3-billion-baht-linked-to-chinese-businessman-“tuhao”/

Anti-narcotics officials in Samut Prakan seized about 3 billion baht in property today (Friday), allegedly belonging to Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said that the Office of the Narcotics Control Board exercised its authority under the narcotics law to seize the businessman’s property for examination, to determine whether it was acquired with money earned from illegal activities. The property seized includes 5.75 hectares of land in Samut Prakan, the Divalux Resort and Spa hotel and five luxury cars. Earlier, property worth about 1 billion, also allegedly belonging to Chaiyanat, was seized by the ONCB. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-officials-seize-property-worth-3-billion-baht-linked-to-chinese-businessman-tuhao/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Gold shop-owner foils robbery, killing one, injuring another in Tak Province An alleged robber was shot dead and one of his accompliceswas injured when four men tried to rob a gold shop in Mueang district of Thailand’s western province of Tak this afternoon (Thursday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280089-gold-shop-owner-foils-robbery-killing-one-injuring-another-in-tak-province/

An alleged robber was shot dead and one of his accompliceswas injured when four men tried to rob a gold shop in Mueang district of Thailand’s western province of Tak this afternoon (Thursday). The four men arrived at the shop, opposite the Tak Pittayakhom School, on two motorcycles. One of them fired ashot into the air from a handgun and then tried to break into the shop using hand tools. The gold shop-owner opened fire at them, forcing them to turn and run. Five more shots were fired by the shop owner, killing one and injuring another, who was later arrested by the police. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gold-shop-owner-foils-robbery-killing-one-injuring-another-in-tak-province/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-08 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Sedan crashes into street barrier, driver killed A sedan driver was killed after ramming his vehicle into a street barrier in Pattaya. His passenger, a 38-year-old woman, survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280082-sedan-crashes-into-street-barrier-driver-killed/