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Prime Minister: Everyone in HCM City to be tested during social distancing period

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed local authorities to perform rapid testing on a large scale. HCM City will conduct Covid-19 test for the entire population during the social distancing period to detect F0 cases as soon as possible.

Historical sites in Hanoi – Past and present

Take a look at how historical sites in Hanoi have changed since the August Revolution of Autumn 1945.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 23

Delivery businesses resume in HCM City, but stymied by COVID restrictions

Czech Republic donates 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam

The Czech Government has decided to donate more than 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses along with a number of quick test kits, and transfer 500,000 doses to Vietnam to help the South East Asian nation contain the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as possible.

Vietnam to remove all-subject GPA at secondary, high school levels

Under a newly released circular on assessing secondary and high school students, the results of students’ learning each semester and the whole academic year will be shown with the marks Good, Fair, Pass and Fail.

Ho Chi Minh City prepares 2 million support packages for local residents in need

HCM City has established a wellbeing center and prepared at least 2 million support packages for people in difficult circumstances.

Multi-million dollar apartments up for sale despite COVID-19

Despite the pandemic impacting the resort, hotel and rental market, the housing and apartment segment still has projects for sale at record prices.

Social housing sold for improper uses, State Audit finds

In many cases, people who bought, rented or leased-purchased social housing already had accommodations. Many people were found using social housing for the wrong purposes.

HCM City supermarkets the day before tighter social distancing

On August 22, one day before HCM City tightened social distancing measures, it was a bit easier for local people to purchase essential goods to prepare for the upcoming days.

Politburo issues Conclusion on overseas Vietnamese affairs

The Politburo has recently issued Conclusion No.120-KL/TW on overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs in the new situation.

Vietnam records 11,214 new COVID-19 cases on August 22

The Ministry of Health on August 22 reported 11,214 new COVID-19 infections in Vietnam, including six imported cases.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES AUGUST 22

Ministry of Health allows distribution of 30,000 Remdesivir vials

Losing VND8 trillion, Vietnam’s media unicorn falls into hardship

Major investors have gradually withdrawn their investment capital from the company that was dubbed the ‘unicorn’ of Vietnam's media industry.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 22

Vietnam's electronics industry appeals to foreign investors: entrepreneur.com

High global demand opens up opportunities for Vietnamese producers

Vietnamese producers have been put under pressure because of the complex developments of the pandemic, but, in risks, opportunities always exist.

Portrait of an artist as a Vietnamese emperor

Though Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi (1871-1944) was popularly known as an anti-French emperor, who was exiled to Algeria, he was also a little-known painter that held exhibitions in Paris, France.

Hue woman turns wild grass into high-end fashion

Co bang (Lepironia), a kind of sedge, is no longer just a wild grass but is being turned into artistic items of beauty through the ingenious hands of local artisans and a passionate businesswoman.

A day for filial piety: the Vu Lan Festival

One of Vietnamese important traditions of the year is just around the corner, providing people a chance to send on their prayers and positive thoughts to hope for continued good times.

Online theatre keeps arts alive during pandemic

An initiative introduced recently by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, to present theatre programmes online, has received a warm response from both artists and the community.

Hiring intentions remain positive in H2

According to the General Statistics Office, Vietnam achieved a 5.64% GDP growth in the first half of 2021, higher than the 1.82% in the same period last year.