Vietnam reports 8,234 new cases, nearly 4,300 recoveries on August 6

Vietnam logged 4,315 new COVID-19 cases in the past 12 hours to 6.30pm on August 6, raising the total count in the day to 8,234, according to the Ministry of Health.

Da Lat's floriculture face unprecedented challenges

Flower growers in Da Lat City are facing unprecedented challenges as HCM City, the southern economic hub and the city's biggest buyer, went into lockdown mode in late May. 

Hanoi, Sai Gon railway companies merger proposal

The Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises has proposed merging two member companies of the Vietnam Railways Corporation in an effort to slash costs and improve efficiency as the industry struggles with the impacts of COVID-19.

Highlights in Vietnamese delegation's competition at Tokyo Olympics

Vietnamese athletes completed their journey at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with various lessons for their future competitions. The following are some highlights in the team's performance in the world's largest sporting event.

Banks increase profits on strong credit growth

A number of banks at the end of July reported significant increases in H1 profits on strong credit growth despite pressures from the coronavirus pandemic.

Vietnam’s current account surplus forecast at 6.2% of GDP in 2021

Vietnam’s current account surplus is forecast at 6.2 per cent of GDP in 2021 and will narrow over the coming decade as part of a general long-term narrowing trend.

Over 660 foreigners in HCMC’s District 7 vaccinated against Covid-19

More than 660 foreigners aged 18-70 who are living in the HCMC’s District 7 received shots of AstraZeneca and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines in Tan Phong and Tan Phu wards on August 5.

Women's team works hard for World Cup dream

Vietnamese players are working hard to make their World Cup dream true, especially since North Korea recently decided to withdraw from Asian Cup qualification.

Hanoi extends social distancing measures against COVID-19 for two weeks

The Hanoi Party Committee has decided to extend social distancing measures in place for another 15 days as the fresh coronavirus outbreak is yet to show signs of abating.

'Trips of love': business owner organizes transport for needy

“My kid is going to be discharged from hospital today, but I don’t know how we can go to our hometown. We are running out of money and cannot lease a car, while Hanoi is in social distancing. Please help us."

Over 100 wind power plants register to supply electricity to national grid

A total of 106 wind power plants nationwide with a combined capacity of more than 5,655 MW have registered to conduct commercial operations and join the national grid, according to Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Gov’t specifies cabinet members’ responsibilities for COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has specified tasks of Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers and Chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees in the fight against COVID-19.

Ministry seeks PM’s approval to deal with container backlog at HCM City port

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) is seeking approval from the Prime Minister to deal with the huge container backlog at Tan Cang - Cat Lai (TCCL) Port in HCM City.

Hanoi to activate 2,500 mobile points of sale

Hanoi is ready to activate 2,500 mobile points of sales to meet demand for essential goods after a series of markets and supermarkets had to close because of Covid-19.

300 healthcare workers, 8 tonnes of medical supplies make trip from Hanoi to HCM City

More than 300 medical workers and eight tonnes of medical equipment from Hanoi-based Viet Duc Hospital arrived in HCM City on Thursday to help set up an intensive care centre for severe and critical COVID-19 patients.

Students could return to school from September 1

The earliest students around the country could return to school for the new school year would be September 1, however, grade-1 students could go back to school as soon as August 23.

Binh Dinh officials suspended from work for playing golf amid Covid-19

Two officials in the south-central province of Binh Dinh have been temporarily suspended from work for playing golf while the province is practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 6

Further 592,100 AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrive in Vietnam

Retailers, producers of essential goods need vaccines to maintain supply chains

Retail systems and businesses producing essential goods, despite difficulties in transporting goods and a labor shortage, are striving to maintain operations and stabilize selling prices to meet consumer demand.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 6

Over 100 wind power plants register to supply electricity to national grid

 

First session of 15th National Assembly starts new tenure of hope and aspirations

The 15th National Assembly (NA) convened in a special condition when the Covid-19 pandemic developments turned complicated and the whole country began to focus on the fight against the pandemic.

Support for people requires quick action, decisions amid pandemic

All the moves to support businesses and enterprises hit hard by the pandemic need to be taken promptly, or beneficiaries will continue to struggle.

South Korean assistant withdraws from VN national football team

The Korean head coach of the Hanoi Football Club - Park Choong Kyun – has refused to join the training team of the Vietnam national football squad as an assistant to Mr. Park Hang-seo.

Results of research on Nanocovax vaccine published in open-data science portal

Nanogen, a Vietnamese biotechnology and pharmacy firm, has published two scientific articles on the results of research on the Nanocovax vaccine.

Haiphong wants to borrow 500,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses from HCMC

The government of the northern coastal city of Haiphong has proposed borrowing 500,000 doses of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine while it is awaiting vaccine allocations from the Ministry of Health.