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Vietnam records 11,575 new COVID-19 cases on August 26

Vietnam recorded 11,575 new COVID-19 cases, including 11,569 domestic and six imported, in the past 24 hours to 6pm on August 26, the Ministry of Health announced.

US Vice President: Vietnam trip signals next chapter of bilateral relationship

US Vice President Kamala Harris said her trip to Vietnam “signals the beginning of the next chapter” in the relationship between the two countries, at a press conference on June 26 at the end of her three-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation.

SHB to transfer 100 percent of capital in SHB Finance to Thailand's Krungsri

SHB has signed agreements to transfer charter capital at SHbank Finance Company Limited (SHB Finance) to Bank of Ayudhya in Thailand, commonly known as Krungsri – a strategic member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).

Home quarantine allowed for children below 16 in contact with Covid cases

Children aged below 16 who are direct contacts of Covid-19 cases are permitted to self-quarantine at home for 14 days, instead of staying at centralized quarantine centers as earlier, according to new Ministry of Health guidelines.

COVID-19 impact starts reflecting in seafood companies' results from August: VDSC

A recent report from Viet Dragon Securities Corporation (VDSC) said that the social distancing order in Vietnam will negatively affect the supply of processed seafood in the last six months of the year due to reduced operating capacity at factories.

Hanoi to build world-class nature museum in Quoc Oai district

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has issued a decision approving the detailed planning of the Vietnam Museum of Nature which will be built in Liep Tuyet, Ngoc My and Ngoc Liep communes of outlying Quoc Oai district.

Transport Ministry asks local authorities to stop issuing sub-licenses hindering goods circulation

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The has asked cities and provinces to create favorable conditions for the transport of goods amid social distancing regulations in many localities.

Developing a digital economy for the 21st century

Green growth and digital development are likely the most anticipated trends in the first half of the 21st century, helping a country develop fast and sustainably.

Latest drastic moves in Vietnam’s vaccine diplomacy strategy

Through vaccine diplomacy, Vietnam has so far received millions of vaccine doses from the support of the international community.

Artists auction paintings to raise funds for COVID-19 hospitals

More than 100 artists and art collectors have participated in a painting auction to raise funds for hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.

Fiscal action to offer efficient support access

To help achieve its desired economic growth target, the National Assembly Standing Committee is expected to sign off on a new fiscal initiative that will aim to benefit the business community and individuals.

Government encourages localities, units to procure vaccines against COVID-19

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned the Minister of Health to announce the encouragement of localities and organisations to procure vaccines against COVID-19.

Hanoi has potential risk of COVID-19 infection clusters in community

The capital of Hanoi is at high risk of recording an increase in the number COVID-19 cases within the community as it has many densely populated alleys and streets, as well as crowded residential areas, according to experts.

In HCM City, expats do their bit to help locals amid COVID

Many expatriates in HCM City are providing meals and milk to hospitals and disadvantaged people suffering from the COVID-19 outbreak.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 26

All goods are deemed essential: Transport Minister

Vietnam secures Paralympic silver in powerlifting

Le Van Cong of Vietnam has won silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in the men's 49kg powerlifting event on Thursday morning.

Ministries asked to decide on payment policies for private health facilities' COVID-19 treatment

HCM City authorities have asked the ministries of health and finance to devise a payment scale for COVID patients at private medical facilities.

Investors urged to take chance on underground potential

Soft ground levels, complex underground pipework, frequent flooding, and lack of incentives are all hindering investors from jumping into underground real estate development and construction in HCM City, despite promising prospects in some areas.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 26

Mekong Delta's fishing boats stopped fishing due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Vietnam-US relationship: comprehensive and strategic

This is the time to review the relationship between Vietnam and the US,