Society
Accompanying enterprises to overcome difficulties amid COVID-19
Social news - 11/08/2021
At an online conference between the Government and representatives from enterprises and business associations on August 8, enterprises proposed the Government, ministries, and localities create policies to remove obstacles for enterprises. In particular, they emphasised the importance of maintaining a stable supply chain to prevent any disruption and provide direct support to employees to prepare human resources for the production recovery phase immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic is under control.
Hanoi provides financial support to southern provinces
Social news - 11/08/2021
The Hanoi government will donate a total of VND54 billion (over US$2.3 million) to 18 provinces and cities in the southern region to help in the battle against COVID-19.
Expats offer to present 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine vials to Ho Chi Minh City
Social news - 10/08/2021
Lawyer Vo Duc Duy, a Vietnamese national in the US, and his colleagues have expressed their wish to present 50,000 vials of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Ho Chi Minh City which is being hit hard by the pandemic.
Hanoi to speed up SARS-CoV-2 testing among high-risk areas and groups
Social news - 10/08/2021
Hanoi will conduct a peak period of sampling for SARS-CoV-2 testing for high-risk areas and groups from August 10 to 17, according to the municipal Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Businesses propose “buffer zones” at "3 on-site" factories to protect supply chain
Social news - 10/08/2021
Enterprises of essential goods cannot supply enough goods for market demand due to the lack of workforce for production and the “3 on-site” model has proved ineffective at these businesses.
Forestry production expected to rise 5.5% annually in 2021-2025 period
Social news - 10/08/2021
Vietnam aims for a growth in 5-5.5% each year in forestry production in the 2021-2025 period, according to a Government resolution approving the investment policy for the sustainable forestry development program in the next five years.
Vietnam’s timber exports record strong growth in first seven months
Social news - 10/08/2021
Vietnam’s exports of timber and timber products in the first seven months of 2021 were estimated at US$9.58 billion, up 55% over the same period in 2020, according to the General Department of Customs.
Deputy PM asks An Giang and Hau Giang to expand “green zone” on COVID-19 map
Social news - 09/08/2021
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam asked the local authorities of An Giang and Hau Giang Provinces to secure and expand their COVID-free “green zone” on their COVID-19 map during his separate working sessions with leaders with the two localities on August 8 to inspect their COVID-19 prevention and control.
Vietnam reports 5,155 new COVID-19 cases on August 9 morning
Social news - 09/08/2021
Vietnam logged 5,155 new COVID-19 cases, including 15 imported ones, from 6.30pm on August 8 to 6am on August 9, according to the Ministry of Health.
Fully vaccinated people from outbreak regions only have to self-quarantine at home for 7 days
Social news - 09/08/2021
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have been declared recovered coming from outbreak regions will not have to undergo concentrated quarantine, according to the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Health to local authorities.
PM orders prioritised supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities
Social news - 06/08/2021
The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Health (MoH) to promptly allocate more COVID-19 vaccines to Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces, which are currently the country’s largest hotspots.
PM calls for enhanced efforts in treating COVID-19 patients
Social news - 06/08/2021
Prime Minister Pham Minh has urged greater efforts to provide the best care possible for COVID-19 patients and minimize the number of deaths.
