The first three volunteers receiving Nano Covax - the Vietnamese-made anti-COVID-19 vaccines - are in good health conditions 72 hours after injection, with all indications proving that the vaccine is safe for human, according to the Ministry of Health and Military Medical Academy.

The number of people with diabetes in Việt Nam is very high, especially the rate of undiagnosed diabetics in the community, participants heard at a seminar on Friday in Hà Nội.

HCM City plans to spend VNĐ813 billion (US$35 million) in cash and gifts for more than 500,000 needy people during Tết (Lunar New Year) 2021, which falls on February 12.