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Online extra classes boom as summer holiday arrives

Many parents in Vietnam are choosing online extra classes for their children amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

WHO to visit Vietnam to test homegrown Covid-19 vaccine

Covid-19 vaccine developer said it will conduct clinical trials on one million people in the north and the south in July.

 

Finance Ministry cuts 30 fees in H2

The Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 47 on June 24 to cut 30 fees in the second half of 2021 to support businesses and citizens affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

HCMC allowed to close down wet markets to suppress coronavirus

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has given the green light to HCMC’s plan of closing down wet markets in an attempt to curtail the spread of Covid-19, as the pandemic is breaking out on a large scale citywide.

 

Distortions of Vietnam’s religious freedom refuted

The US Department of State released last month its 2020 International Religious Freedom Report which stated that some religious groups in Vietnam are not recognized by the State and are bothered, intervened, or restricted by local authorities.

COVID-19: Vietnam confirms 50 new cases, including 40 in HCM City

Vietnam has logged an additional 50 coronavirus cases in three localities nationwide during the past 12 hours, with Ho Chi Minh City alone recording 40 cases, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Farmers will determine the success of digital transformation in Vietnam

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said that farmers will determine the success of digital transformation in Vietnam as they account for 60-70 percent of the country's population.

 

Nation looks for sources of vaccines amid increasing cases of COVID-19

With the severe fourth wave of infections underway since late April, the number of new cases keeping escalating and the disease has spread further in the country over the past week. 

Transport ministry rejects 11 airport construction proposals

The Ministry of Transport has rejected proposals from 11 cities and provinces to build their own airports by 2050, citing a lack of necessity for such airports and feasibility.

 

HCM City residents happy about new vaccination drive

Just after having the first shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, Thuy was informed that she had become the F1 (close contact) of an infection case, but she was not too worried.

 

Second COVID-19 support package proposed

The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) is collecting opinions from ministries and agencies to complete a draft resolution on policies to support labourers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JUNE 26

FPT to take new trading system for HSX live at the end of June

More than 500 new cases in HCM City added to country's total

There were 15 new COVID-19 cases announced on Saturday morning, but the Ministry of Health also added a further 563 cases to their total, all detected in HCM City on Friday.

Ministry proposes financial support for artists and tour guides

Performing artists and tour guides who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic should be added to the Government's list of financial aid beneficiaries, according to a recent proposal from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 26

Vietnam reports 15 new cases of COVID-19 on June 26 morning

200,000 people a day to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in Hanoi

Hanoi will organize the largest ever Covid-19 vaccination campaign with three options, with the highest number of vaccinations to reach 200,000 per day.

Politburo agrees on continued support for pandemic-hit employees, employers

The Politburo has agreed in principle to continue issuing policies supporting the employees and employers hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ministry of Home Affairs asks civil servants not to work in jeans

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told civil servants and public employees to dress properly at work, with no jeans.

 

Production shoring up state coffers

Although the state budget revenue was dented in May due to the resurgence of COVID-19 affecting businesses’ performances, the first five months of the year have seen a big surplus in the state coffers, 

People adapt to pandemic with home exercise routines

With gyms closed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are exercising at home to stay in shape.