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British man who recovered from Covid-19: “I came back from the world of the dead”

On July 26, 17 Covid-19 patients who had previously been in critical condition were discharged from the HCM City's Covid-19 Resuscitation Hospital. 

Vietnam's position in US defense strategy in Southeast Asia

The US Secretary of Defense is on a trip to Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines. This is the first visit to Southeast Asia by a top official in the Biden administration.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 31

July retail sales plunges nearly 20% due to COVID-19

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JULY 31

Drawing spreads love amid pandemic

Vietnamese scientists developing AI to detect COVID-19 via coughs

If the technicians can make a success of the project, it would be a low-cost COVID-19 screening measure that can be carried out on a large scale and ease the burden of pool testing./.

 

COVID-19 patients with no symptoms will quarantine at home for 14 days

Patients with locally acquired COVID-19 showing no symptoms, and with no underlying disease or obesity, will now be under a 14-day home quarantine, according to new guidelines released by the HCMC Department of Health.

Vietnamese runner advances to semi-final of women’s 400m hurdles at Tokyo Olympics

Runner Quach Thi Lan has qualified for the semi-final of the women’s 400m hurdles at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Information Ministry to build digital address database

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) recently held a seminar regarding the digital address system, towards a goal of each family having one.

Automobile producers struggle with lack of microchip

Semiconductor chip shortage has caused a crisis for major automobile producers in the world, forcing them to suspend production and extend the time to deliver their products, 

US Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Vietnam

US Vice President Kamala Harris will Vietnam and Singapore, the White House announced on July 30.

V.League to return in late November

The 2021 national football season will resume in November, according to a proposal from the Vietnam Professional Football Company (VPF).

Daily COVID-19 count climbs to 8,624 as over 4,560 infections discovered

The Ministry of Health reported 4,564 new cases of COVID-19 in the 13 hours to 7 pm on July 31, including 4 imported ones, bringing the day’s tally to 8,624.

HCM City enterprises maintain production during pandemic

Flexibility in building a production model from "3 on-site" to "2.5 on the spot" will create conditions for businesses in HCM City to maintain operations during the epidemic.

Feature phones in Vietnam may fall in usage by 70% next year

Under the impact of the regulation to stop importing 2G and 3G phones from July 1, 2021, the number of 2G feature phones is anticipated to decrease by 70% by 2022.

New approach, solutions needed in COVID-19 fight: PM

PM Pham Minh Chinh said it is necessary to have a new approach and new solutions in the fight against COVID-19 as the pandemic situation remains complicated in the country, especially in HCM City, central and southern provinces.

Taking photos to connect with the past, says photographer

Photos on the Mekong River by Lam Duc Hien are on display at French Cultural Centre until September 12 in Hanoi. 

Domestic vaccines reach ever closer

Vietnam is attempting to ensure a sufficient supply of COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, with locally-made Nano Covax hopefully getting the thumps-up to be approved for emergency use, and therefore easing the reliance on overseas imports.

Exporters yearning for switch to global payment terms to protect business

Many local exporters, who want to switch their export methods to shun risks caused in the international freight market, 

Vaccination pace to determine economic recovery level

The economic outlook in the second half of the year heavily depends on the vaccination program pace and scale, and the measures to fight Covid-19.

Indian pharma group has eyes on Da Nang

A group of 30 pharmaceutical production companies from India plans to build the first Pharma Park in Vietnam, and Da Nang City’s Hi-tech Park has been suggested as a prime location.