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Bac Giang compiles three scenarios for lychee consumption amid COVID-19

The northern province of Bac Giang, dubbed Vietnam’s “kingdom of lychee”, has devised three scenarios for the sales of its staple in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HCMC suspends street markets, public passenger transport service

The People’s Committee of HCMC on June 19 has announced to suspend temporary street markets, taxis, App-based cars and motorbikes transporting passengers, city buses and trans-provincial coaches amid continuing Covid-19 transmission.

Hanoi calls for public support to aid Covid-19 vaccination drive: Mayor

Hanoi targets to ensure that most local people have vaccinated as soon as possible and to bring social life back to normal.

National infection count climbs close to 13,000 following detection of 78 new cases

The nation recorded 78 more COVID-19 infections, including 76 domestic cases and two imported ones, in the past 12 hours to 6:00 am on June 20, taking the national tally to 12,978, according to the Ministry of Health.

First emergency treatment for UN staff member marks new milestone in Vietnam–UN ties

Vietnam, at the request of the United Nations, has received and successfully treated a UN staff member who contracted COVID-19 while working in a regional country and was in critical condition.

Vietnam needs breakthrough solutions to quickly stamp out epidemic

Professor Nguyen Thien Nhan has written the following article about how to curb the Covid-19 in Vietnam within three months.

Electricity boxes given facelift in pandemic prevention efforts

As the whole country comes together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, electricity boxes along streets in Hanoi have become works of art, creating a new look for much of the capital as part of pandemic prevention efforts.

92 new COVID-19 infections confirmed on early June 16

The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 92 new COVID-19 cases in the past 12 hours to 6am on June 16, including one imported case, pushing the national count to 11,304.

Up to 118 new COVID-19 cases recorded on June 15 morning

The national tally of COVID-19 infections rose to 10,999 after 118 more locally-transmitted cases were confirmed in the past six hours to 12pm on June 15, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Bank deposit interest rates up, as stock market, real estate investing risky

Depositing money at banks is currently the safest and most profitable investment channel, as Covid-19 developments remain complicated and the stock market is "hot" and, thus, risky.

 

Vietnam confirms 71 new COVID-19 infections

Vietnam reported 71 more COVID-19 infections, including one imported case, in the last 12 hours to 6am on June 15, according to the Ministry of Health.

Bac Ninh eases social distancing, Quang Ninh reboots tourism

The northern province of Bac Ninh eased social distancing measures in several areas, starting from 0am on June 13.

 

103 more COVID-19 cases recorded in Vietnam, daily caseload at 297

Vietnam has confirmed an additional 103 locally transmitted coronavirus cases in five localities during the past six hours, raising its daily count to 297, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

 

Over 93,000 students enter 10th grade entrance exam in Hanoi

More than 93,000 students throughout Hanoi took part in the 10th grade entrance exam for the upcoming school year on June 12.

Temporary blockade imposed on HCMC Hospital for Tropical Diseases

The municipal Department of Health decided to impose a temporary blockade on the HCMC Hospital for Tropical Diseases in the evening of June 12 after some healthcare workers in the hospital tested positive for Covid-19.

 

Rail sector hard hit by pandemic

State-owned giant Vietnam Railways (VNR) has faced many difficulties due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, leaving thousands of its workforce unemployed.

 

Hanoi seeks ideas for cultural industry development

 The capital city identifies that culture is the key role for sustainable growth.

Fourth Covid-19 outbreak puts pressure on Vietnam strategic sectors: WB

Several signs suggest slowdown in economic activity if the pandemic is not contained in the short term.

 

Vietnam’s top leaders consider vaccine passport

Vietnam vows to pursue the twin goal of containing Covid-19 and developing the economy to serve the recovery plans.

Businesses face difficulties in vaccine imports

The Government has created conditions for localities and businesses to stimulate the import of Covid-19 vaccines, however, no proposals have been sent to the relevant agencies.