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Cái Chiên’s journey from off-grid island to tourism destination

With 8,162 new COVID-19 cases, Việt Nam's caseload tops 1 million

New graduates of medical university to work at grassroots health clinics under proposal

HCM City authorities are considering allowing 750 doctors and nurses who will graduate from Phạm Ngọc Thạch University of Medicine this year to work at health centres and stations in city districts, wards and communes.

International flights should be reopened immediately, say experts

Economic and transportation experts have agreed that it is high time for Việt Nam to reopen international flight routes and gave their suggestions on how they should be managed post-pandemic at a webinar on Wednesday.

HCM City enhances anti-pandemic work as migrants return

HCM City authorities are calling for strict anti-pandemic measures to prevent the spread of the virus and ensure safety as of a large number of migrant workers have returned to the city from other localities.

Hà Nội plans to vaccinate nearly 792,000 children against COVID-19

Nearly 792,000 children from 12-17 years old in Ha Noi are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fourth quarter of 2021 and first quarter of 2022.

Public transport must improve if toll on cars entering Hà Nội is approved

According to the plan proposed by Hà Nội Public Transport Management Centre, car drivers will have to pay between VNĐ50,000-100,000 (US$2.2 - US$4.4) to enter downtown areas on ordinary days.

508 mobile medical units set up in Hà Nội after rise in cases

Authorities in Hà Nội have ordered the establishment of 508 mobile medical units, including 20 units to serve industrial parks and processing zones, after a sharp rise in cases in the capital city.

HCM City adds 33 mobile medical stations to curb resurging COVID incidence

HCM City has set up 33 new mobile medical stations, bringing the total number to 255, following a surge in the number of COVID cases in recent weeks, according to its Department of Health.

Health ministry asks for safety at education facilities

The Ministry of Health has asked localities to review and instruct all schools to build flexible and safe COVID-19 prevention and control plans to allow children to go back to class.

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden reopens after six months

Saigon Zoo has reopened after months of closure due to the pandemic. Visitors are happy that they can enjoy relaxed walks in fresh air and see the animals again.

7,930 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Việt Nam on Wednesday

7,930 new cases reported on Wednesday

COVID-19 figures

94 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, booster shot to start at year-end

Minister of Health Nguyễn Thanh Long received questions and comments from National Assembly deputies on Wednesday morning, with concerns including the price of COVID-19 test kits, vaccine purchases and distribution, quarantine regulations and reopening of schools.

Việt Nam grants conditional approval for India's COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN

The Vietnamese health ministry on Wednesday gives conditional approval for India’s COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN, making it the ninth to receive the emergency use authorisation in the country.

Tour guides affected by the pandemic get cash support

More than 9,000 tour guides out of work because of the pandemic have been given financial support by the government.

Filipino fishermen saved by Vietnamese boat, islanders

A Filipino fisherman was saved by a ship of the Vietnam Fisheries Resources Surveillance (VFRS) on Tuesday night while drifting in the area of the Trường Sa (Spratly) Islands.

Requiem in HCM City to commemorate those who died of COVID-19

A requiem on November 18 in HCM City will be held in remembrance of people who died of COVID during the fourth pandemic wave that has claimed more than 16,800 people in the city.

Students, graphic designer win top prizes in contest about reducing plastic waste

Young people aged 16-30 throughout the country have made films, motion graphics, podcasts, comics, paintings, posters, and photos to convey messages to the community about plastic waste reduction.

Hanoians prefer Cát Linh – Hà Đông metro to personal vehicles

Many Hanoians say they prefer to use Cát Linh – Hà Đông elevated train, which officially opened last Saturday, instead of using personal vehicles.

Special classes for students quarantined in Quảng Bình Province

Despite an entire class being moved to centralised quarantine in Quảng Bình Province after a positive COVID-19 case in the classroom, this hasn't gotten in the way of their learning.