The Mekong Delta province of Trà Vinh has provided loans of more than VND46 billion (US$1,953) to ethnic Khmer people for growing vegetables and raising cattle within the period since 2016.

Donors have been supplying free rice to poor local residents at several sites to avoid large crowds gathering

The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control has asked cities and provinces nationwide to invest wisely in testing systems to avoid unnecessary waste in the current pandemic situation.

This huge medical facility on the edge of the capital’s city centre, is a lifeline for thousands of patients. But when case after case of coronavirus came to light all connected to Bạch Mai, a difficult decision was made to seal off the hospital to the outside world.

The total number of patients who have tested positive nationwide remains at 258, said the Ministry of Health in its latest report.

Court proceedings of a man who was jailed after attacking police who stopped him for not wearing a face mask, were streamed live to a number of communes and towns in Tiên Yên District in northern Việt Nam.

All passengers entering HCM City via Sài Gòn Railway Station will be tested for COVID-19 and must complete medical declarations.