Border guard force urged to step up work to stop illegal entries Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc urged the border guard force to continue to prevent illegal entries to the country in the fight against COVID-19.

Việt Nam to tighten border controls to prevent spread of COVID-19 Việt Nam will tighten border controls to prevent illegal entry as the COVID-19 pandemic is still complex across the world and in Asia.

City strengthens HIV prevention efforts, hopes to end transmission by 2030 HCM City will continue to strengthen HIV preventive efforts with tests for early detection and treatment among high- risk groups to help achieve the national goal of eradicating the spread of the disease by 2030.

20 volunteers get second shot of homegrown COVID-19 vaccine Twenty volunteers on Wednesday received the second shot of a homegrown COVID-19 vaccine at the Military Medical University in Hà Nội.

Authorities urge pandemic prevention to ensure peaceful Tết

The COVID-19 pandemic has been well controlled in Việt Nam, but risks of an outbreak are still present, especially with the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday approaching, leading experts to warn that people need to strictly abide by preventive regulations.

Holiday shoppers urged to be aware of unsafe food sold online As the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday is only one month away, the demand for food and drinks for the country’s largest holiday has sharply increased at both physical and online stores. The HCM City Food Safety Management Board is ramping up its inspections to ensure food hygiene and safety during the holiday season. Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, head of the board, talks to Việt Nam News reporter about measures to ensure food safety during Tết.

Việt Nam  GDP to grow by 8 per cent: Oxford Economics

Southeast Asia’s economic growth will rebound to 6.2 per cent in 2021 with Việt Nam achieving 8 per cent growth, according to the latest economic outlook report from Oxford Economics commissioned by chartered accountancy body ICAEW.

Tighter COVID-19 prevention measures needed during Tết holiday The Ministry of Health has called for tighter measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure health and safety during the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, with the focus on strict management of foreign entries.

Việt Nam to be among top growth performers again in 2021: HSBC Việt Nam posted the fastest growth in Asia in 2020 and will again be among the most outstanding performers in the region this year, according to HSBC.

Việt Nam's army make efforts in fight against COVID-19 More than 1,600 checkpoints manned by 7,000 soldiers and officers were set up last year along Việt Nam’s borders as a part of the army’s efforts to prevent and control COVID-19.