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Seven prosecuted for medical supply procurement violations

The Ministry of Public Security has launched prosecutions against the seven for “violating regulations on bidding, causing serious consequences” under article 222 of the 2015 Penal Code.

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Hà Nội students to take summer break early

Hà Nội students will take their summer break from May 15, instead of May 28.

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West Lake pollution shows no signs of improving

West Lake in Hà Nội has been polluted for many years and the problem doesn't seem to be getting any better.

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29 domestic cases reported on Friday morning

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HCM City to set up COVID checkpoints at gateways

With the increasing incidence of COVID-19 across the country, the HCM City People’s Committee has instructed the police and Department of Transport to set up 12 checkpoints at the city’s gateways by May 15 to head off any possible spread by infected visitors.  

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HCM City asks for gov't approval to seek private funding for vaccinations

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged HCM City's leaders and agencies to continue the “dual goals” for the rest of the year at an online meeting yesterday (May 13). 

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31 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Thursday evening, including 19 domestic ones

COVID-19 update

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1.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from COVAX to arrive in Việt Nam on May 16: Health minister

Almost 1.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX scheme are expected to arrive in Việt Nam on Sunday, health minister Nguyễn Thanh Long said on Thursday.

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Hà Nội temporarily closes golf courses, crowded sports

Deputy chairman of the Hà Nội People's Committee Chử Xuân Dũng has announced the suspension of more activities to strengthen COVID-19 prevention and control.