HCM City People’s Council vows support for people and businesses, elects key leaders Secretary of HCM City Party Committee Nguyễn Văn Nên said the city would give top priority to both maintaining business and production and providing help to people and businesses affected by the pandemic.

HCM City ensures social distancing does not cause scarcity of essential goods

Supermarkets in HCM City have assured there will be no short supply of foodstuffs and other essential goods until the end of the extended social distancing period on June 30, a deputy director of the Department of Industry and Trade has said.

Bắc Giang City lifts social distancing measures

Bắc Giang City, in the province hit hardest by the ongoing fourth wave of COVID-19, has ended social distancing from 6am on Thursday after more than a month of applying the measures.

City to spend $10m to support freelancers affected by pandemic The HCM City Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has proposed that the Department of Planning and Investment spend VNĐ230 billion (US$9.97 million) to support freelance workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deputy Health Minister inspects COVID-19 prevention measures in Bình Dương Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Trường Sơn yesterday led a delegation in the southern province of Bình Dương in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 amid a recent spike in cases.

People adapt to pandemic with home exercise routines

With gyms closed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are exercising at home to stay in shape.

Việt Nam needs a workforce ready for digital development Experts have urged the Government, economic managers and business leaders to change their thinking and act urgently to create a workforce suited to the development and adoption of digital technology. Economist Nguyễn Bích Lâm, former director of the General Statistics Office (GSO), spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about this issue.

Practical classes hampered by COVID-19

HCM City schools and universities are struggling to teach practical lessons amidst the COVID-19 shutdown since students lack access to equipment and oversight.

Artists spread safety messages amid pandemic

On the streets, artworks have brought more fun to quiet street corners.

Strict COVID-19 prevention methods for Viettel in AFC Champions League campaign in Thailand Due to the complicated COVID-19 situation in Thailand, Viettel FC's players and coaching staff must obey strict regulations on pandemic prevention during their time in the country for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League matches in Bangkok.