Hà Nội to enhance COVID-19 prevention measures in public places1

COVID-19 preventive measures in public places, especially in bars and karaoke lounges, must be increased, said Hà Nội People’s Committee vice chairman Ngô Văn Quý.

Border guards contribute to COVID-19 fight

Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Vietnam Border Guard Command Đỗ Danh Vượng talks to An ninh Thủ đô (Capital Security) newspaper about COVID-19 prevention and control measures in border areas

VN makes great efforts in citizen protection tasks amid pandemic

From the early stages of the pandemic, citizen protection was an important task and a highlight in Viet Nam's pandemic prevention and control efforts

PM orders drastic measures after fatal road accident in Bình Thuận Province Eight people have died and seven others injured after a coach collided with a lorry in the southern province of Bình Thuận.

Few pedestrians use footbridges, underground passages Despite large investment in the constructions considered part of a modern transport system, many bridges and tunnels have been neglected for years.

Deputies, experts, businesses on EVFTA approval

National Assembly deputies ratified the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Europe-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) on Monday morning. Vietnam News Agency spoke to various officials about the EVFTA's implementation as well as opportunities and challenges facing Việt Nam on the way to better access to the European market.

PM allows resumption of non-essential services1 Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has decided to allow non-essential service establishments, except for clubs and karaoke bars, to resume operations but they have to maintain preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hà Nội promotes food safety and hygiene inspections Since earlier this year, the department had evaluated and classified 51 establishments, of which 13 did not meet standards for food hygiene

HCM City approves $116m package to help workers affected by COVID-19 pandemic

The People’s Council of HCM City has approved a financial support package worth VNĐ2.75 trillion (US$116.4 million) to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 and to support employees affected by the pandemic.

PM Phúc has working session with economic advisory group Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc put emphasis on the need for long-term solution to create new drivers of growth and economic impetus to help the country escape the middle-income trap, especially as ageing population has already been underway.