21 new cases reported on Saturday evening, total caseload tops 800 The 20 new cases of community transmission relating to Đà Nẵng City and one imported COVID-19 case means the country has now recorded 810 cases.

Shares struggles to advance amid international tensions

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange rose 0.17 per cent to end at 841.46 points, extending its rally for a fifth day with total growth of nearly 5.40 per cent.

Policies encourage automakers to assemble cars in VN Several automakers are considering assembling their best-selling models in Việt Nam due to the Government’s policy of zero import tariffs on components and a 50 per cent reduction in registration fees.

HCM City-Long An Province roads to be widened to cope with growing traffic HCM City and its neighbouring Long An Province plan to widen seven roads that connect each other by 2025 at a cost of VNĐ24.4 trillion (US$1.05 billion).

Illegal immigration organisers handed 25 years in prison The People’s Court of the northern province of Quảng Ninh on Tuesday sentenced Voòng A Sủi and five accomplices to a total of 25 years in prison for organising illegal immigration.

More than 200 hotels in VN selected to provide paid quarantine services

As many as 207 hotels with more than 23,000 beds in 25 cities and provinces across Việt Nam have registered to provide paid quarantine services, according to the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism.

Increase in M &A deals looks imminent in property sector Many analysts think now is a good time for investors looking for acquisitions in the property industry to act since difficulties caused by the Covide-19 pandemic have thrown up opportunities.

PepsiCo Vietnam aids local hospitals in COVID-19 fight Medical equipment worth VNĐ4.7 billion (US$205,000) has been donated to six hospitals and health facilities in five provinces and cities to support doctors in the COVID-19 fight and long-term treatment competency.

Thanh Hóa draw with HAGL

Following this draw, Thanh Hóa have 14 points after 11 matches and are in eighth position in the table, while HAGL are fourth with 17 points.

Rubber companies report lower earnings amid falling rubber prices Rubber producers reported poor second-quarter business results due to decreasing rubber prices, eyeing industrial zone development.