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Việt Nam Red Cross strengthens its flood and storm prevention activities in 2026

COVID-19 antibody testing not really necessary at this time: doctors

Seeing increasing demand for antibody tests, medical facilities in HCM City offered the testing service.

Volunteers print free altar photos of people who died from COVID-19

Photo printing services in HCM City, like many other services, have been shut down due to the current social distancing regulations, preventing many people from getting portraits of their deceased family members for their altar.

88 per cent of Vietnamese households negatively affected by COVID-19

Up to 88 per cent of households across Việt Nam suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic with those working in the tourism, service and manufacturing sectors the most severely affected.

8,537 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Việt Nam on Friday

The number of infections dropped by 935 cases compared to Thursday’s figures.

Việt Nam successfully produces Sputnik V vaccine

President of VABIOTECH Đỗ Tuấn Đạt said: “We are very happy to announce the successful manufacture of this first batch of vaccine Sputnik V in Việt Nam. This batch was analysed and evaluated by the Russian side to meet requirements.”

8,537 new COVID-19 cases, 203 more deaths reported on Friday

Bayer organised virtual meeting to discuss setback in women’s healthcare due to pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on women’s access to healthcare and the crucial role digital technology and collaboration play in shaping an empowered future for women’s health and family planning were highlighted at an Asia Pacific virtual roundtable this morning.

HCM City shortens interval between AstraZeneca vaccine doses to six weeks

The HCM City People’s Committee on September 24 approved a proposal from the city Department of Health to shorten the interval between AstraZeneca vaccine doses to six weeks from a previous period of eight to 12 weeks.

Oman donates US$300,000 to support central provinces hit by last years flooding

The Sultanate of Oman granted US$300,000 of financial aid to central provinces and their flood victims on Thursday.

Vietnamese man appears in court accused of people smuggling

Hồ Sỹ Quốc, 21, is accused of helping to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK in the backs of lorries in August and September 2020.

People and businesses join the fight against COVID-19

Viet Nam recorded 718,963 infections from April 27 to September 22. Over the past week, the number of infections has been hovering at an average of 10,475 cases per day.

HCM City used specialised trucks for COVID-19 testing

Ten trucks with built-in laboratories have been sent to help the southern city test every citizen.

HCM City to shut some COVID field hospitals as patient numbers dwindle amid home treatment

The HCM City Department of Health plans to reduce the number of COVID-19 quarantine and treatment facilities as the number of patients discharged and being treated at home is increasing.

7.3 million people in HCM City to receive COVID relief

Over 7.3 million people affected by the COVID-19 pandamic will benefit from HCM City’s third relief package.

Mường ethnic girl pursues her dream through university study

On Monday, Phạm Thị Thuận, a Mường ethnic girl from a mountainous village in central Thanh Hóa Province, travelled more than 100 kilometres to Thanh Hóa City to complete the admission test at Hồng Đức University.

Start-up business in Bắc Ninh Province grateful for provincial support

The trend of youth business start-ups in Bắc Ninh Province has grown rapidly in recent years, thanks to the support of the provincial Youth Union. As a result, many jobs have been created and many more young people are attracted by the opportunity to start their own business.