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

Ministry of Transport proposes toll on State-invested expressway

The Ministry of Transport is consulting ministries and Government agencies on collecting tolls at sections of the North-South Expressway built from State capital

Returning young migrant workers get support

Young migrant workers in some central localities who have returned home due to COVID-19 will get support to overcome difficulties thanks to the implementation of initiatives on job replacement, income generation, provision of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and life skills.

10,489 new COVID-19 cases, including 10,482 local infections recorded on Thursday

A further 10,489 new COVID-19 infections were recorded in Việt Nam on Thursday, increasing the caseload since the beginning of the pandemic to 656,129, according to the Ministry of Health.

10,489 cases announced on Thursday

COVID-19 update

HCM City speeds up vaccinations for residents

All 21 districts as well as Thủ Đức City in HCM City will continue to speed up vaccinations to achieve the goal of having 100 per cent of people aged 18 and over inoculated with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Hà Nội offers COVID-19 vaccination for foreigners at two select venues

Hà Nội is organising COVID-19 vaccination drive for foreigners residing in the city, according to an announcement from the city’s foreign department.

Hà Nội to halt checks on travel permits in COVID-19-free zones

Hà Nội will halt checks of travel documents in 19 districts without new COVID-19 cases, said permanent deputy chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Lê Hồng Sơn on Thursday morning.

Localities, hospitals allocated 2.57 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The National Institute Of Hygiene and Epidemiology has issued a decision on the distribution of more than 2.57 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to 51 localities and central-level hospitals nationwide.

850,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses donated from Germany arrive in Việt Nam

This is part of the European country’s commitment for 2.5 million doses as assistance towards Việt Nam’s vaccination campaign.

HCMC continues social distancing until end of September, reopens some services & allows inter-district shippers

HCMC will continue imposing social distancing under the Government’s Directive 16 until the end of September, but ease the lockdown in some districts where the situation is stable.

People in high, very high risk areas to be tested three times a week: Health Ministry

People living in high risk or very high risk areas must be tested for SARS-CoV-2 three times a week, while those living in other areas tested every five or seven days.

VGCL proposes to spend US$3.9 billion to support COVID-19 affected labourers

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has proposed spending up to VNĐ89 trillion (US$3.91 billion) from the unemployment insurance fund to support labourers strongly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Youth volunteers join COVID fighting efforts

Hundreds of union members and young people have volunteered to take participate in COVID-19 prevention and control work.

Vietnam News Agency correspondents active in pandemic's charity work

Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents are not only frontline reporters in COVID-19 hotspots but are also lending a helping hand to those in need.

HCM City's ICT initiatives help battle against COVID-19

Several information and communication technologies (ICT) initiatives developed by HCM City have helped in the fight against the pandemic.

New born babies recover from COVID-19

Two new born babies who contracted COVID-19 from their mothers have made a full recovering after just a week in hospital.

Việt Nam reports 10,585 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday

Việt Nam COVID caseload reached 645,640 on Wednesday with 10,585 new infections.

Việt Nam reports 10,585 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday

Đồng Nai to reopen essential services in green zones

Đồng Nai Province plans to resume socio-economic activities step by step after September 20.

Hà Nội allows reopening of delivery-only food and drink venues in districts with no community COVID-19

Hà Nội on Wednesday allowed restaurants and food and drink establishments to reopen for delivery, starting 12:00 noon Thursday, but only in districts that have recorded no community COVID-19 cases since September 3.