Việt Nam to begin COVID-19 vaccinations on March 8: Health minister

On Saturday, the health minister will chair a conference to launch the vaccination plan and provide training for medical staff nationwide in the use and storage of the vaccine, as well as the handling of post-injection complications.

Việt Nam, Singapore discuss bilateral relations development Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan discussed measures to boost bilateral relations during their phone conversation held on Thursday.

Việt Nam’s COVID-19 vaccination drive likely to begin next week: Health official Việt Nam’s COVID-19 vaccination will begin right after the health ministry receives an accreditation certificate from the Republic of Korea (RoK) for the COVID-19 vaccine batch that arrived on February 24, which is due later this week or early next week.

Bulgaria and Việt Nam: Charting the next decade of partnership and solidarity

Việt Nam News introduces a story by Bulgarian Ambassador to Việt Nam Marinela Petkova to mark the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria (March 3).

Việt Nam aims for GDP per capita of $5,000 by 2025, developed country status by 2045: 13th Party Congress's Resolution

The Communist Party is aiming for Việt Nam to reach GDP per capita of $5,000 by 2025 and to be a developed country by 2045. 

Science ministry strengthens research to tackle COVID-19 pandemic

The ministry has worked with agencies to provide scientific information relating to the pandemic developments.

Drug circulation body proposed health ministry approve Moderna, Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines The Advisory Council for the Registration of Circulation of Drugs and Medicinal Ingredients under the Ministry of Health has proposed that the ministry approve the use of two COVID-19 vaccines, US' Moderna and Russia's Sputnik V, for urgent use in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam works to ensure equal access to COVID-19 vaccines Việt Nam’s COVID-19 vaccination programme will be conducted in line with the Government’s resolution, ensuring equal access to the vaccines, heard a recent meeting between the Ministry of Health and WHO and UNICEF representatives.

PM asks for rapid COVID-19 vaccination distribution

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc called for the COVID-19 vaccination programme to be organised quickly when he chaired the Government’s meeting with the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control yesterday.

VN in talks for 90 million doses of Pfizer, Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines: Health minister

“We expect that Việt Nam will not suffer from vaccine shortage in 2021. This is the biggest vaccination drive in the country’s history with over 100 million doses to administer,” Minister Long said.