WB warns of heightened risks looming While Việt Nam's economic recovery was gaining momentum, the government must pay more attention to "inflation and heightened risks of weaker global demand and supply disruptions to economic prospects", said a World Bank report on the South East Asian economy for May. 

Slight decrease in COVID cases on Monday A total of 1,550 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday, a fall of 46 compared to Sunday, as well as two deaths.

1,594 new COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday

1,895 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday A total of 1,895 new COVID-19 infections were detected on Saturday, the first time Việt Nam has registered less than 2,000 cases in a single daily update since July 11 last year. 

1,895 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths reported on Saturday

Việt Nam drops COVID-19 test requirement for foreign arrivals from May 15 Việt Nam will drop the COVID-19 test requirement for visitors entering the country from May 15 as the pandemic has been brought under control.

Việt Nam confirms 2,227 new COVID-19 cases, no fatalities on Friday Việt Nam on Friday confirmed 2,227 new COVID-19 infections and no fatal cases.

Việt Nam reports 2,758 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday Việt Nam on Wednesday announced 2,758 new COVID-19 infections nationwide, along with two deaths.

2,855 new COVID-19 cases, one more death reported on Tuesday

New COVID infections lowest for 10 months with 2,175 cases on Monday

Việt Nam on Monday saw the lowest number of COVID-19 new cases in 10 months (since July 12 last year), with 2,175 patients recorded.