Five more COVID-19 deaths reported, one without underlying illness
Five more COVID-19 deaths reported, one without underlying illness

VOV.VN - Five more COVID-19 patients have died in Vietnam, including a 50-year old female patient in Ho Chi Minh City who had not been suffering from any underlying health issues, the Ministry of Health said on July 9.

Five more COVID-19 deaths reported, one without underlying illness
Vietnam hands over remains of American soldier in Hanoi
Vietnam hands over remains of American soldier in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A set of remains of a US serviceman who died during the Vietnam War was handed over to the US at a ceremony held in Hanoi on July 9.

Vietnam hands over remains of American soldier in Hanoi
Vietnam Airlines officially pilots digital health passport
Vietnam Airlines officially pilots digital health passport

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has unveiled plans to officially pilot the IATA Travel Pass digital health passport on two flights numbered VN301 from Tokyo’s Narita Airport to Da Nang International Airport on July 15 and July 23.

Vietnam Airlines officially pilots digital health passport
Oxford/AstraZeneca delivers an additional 580,000 doses to Vietnam
Oxford/AstraZeneca delivers an additional 580,000 doses to Vietnam

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) on July 9 received an additional 580,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca.

Oxford/AstraZeneca delivers an additional 580,000 doses to Vietnam
COVID-19: HCM City records nearly 500 new cases over six hours
COVID-19: HCM City records nearly 500 new cases over six hours

VOV.VN - A further 603 locally acquired coronavirus cases have been documented in 13 cities and provinces across Vietnam during the past six hours, with Ho Chi Minh City alone recording 479 cases.

COVID-19: HCM City records nearly 500 new cases over six hours
Vietnamese rescuer honoured with IMO bravery award
Vietnamese rescuer honoured with IMO bravery award

A search and rescue officer from Vietnam has been selected to receive the 2021 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, after saving the lives of four people from a sunken cargo ship in extreme weather and heavy seas.

Vietnamese rescuer honoured with IMO bravery award
Five mutated strains of SARS-CoV-2 circulate in HCM City
Five mutated strains of SARS-CoV-2 circulate in HCM City

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, the largest coronavirus hotspot in Vietnam, has identified five mutated strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in the locality, with Delta considered the most dangerous variant, according to a local health official.

Five mutated strains of SARS-CoV-2 circulate in HCM City
HCM City streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect
HCM City streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect

VOV.VN - Peace and tranquility has descended on Ho Chi Minh City amid the start of a strict two-week social distancing period in line with the Prime Minister’s Directive 16 in an attempt to slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the local community.

HCM City streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect
Vietnam launches largest-ever vaccination campaign
Vietnam launches largest-ever vaccination campaign

VOV.VN - Vietnam has launched its largest ever vaccination rollout with roughly 150 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set to be injected nationwide from this month, with the campaign to last until April, 2022.

Vietnam launches largest-ever vaccination campaign
Japan donates 600,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam
Japan donates 600,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam

VOV.VN - A batch of 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine donated by the Japanese Government arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City early on July 9.

Japan donates 600,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, La Vie launch novel programme
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, La Vie launch novel programme

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and La Vie Co., Ltd. have launched an initiative that helps people sit at home and still get a glimpse of the beauty of the country’s nature amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, La Vie launch novel programme
Vietnam on right track in managing current outbreaks: WHO representative
Vietnam on right track in managing current outbreaks: WHO representative

Vietnam is on the right track in managing current outbreaks in the country, including remaining hot spot provinces, said Dr Kidong Park, WHO Representative in Vietnam, in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam on right track in managing current outbreaks: WHO representative
COVID-19: 425 new cases recorded, HCM City imposes social distancing
COVID-19: 425 new cases recorded, HCM City imposes social distancing

VOV.VN - As many as 425 people have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 12 Vietnamese cities and provinces during the past 12 hours, including 350 cases in Ho Chi Minh City.

COVID-19: 425 new cases recorded, HCM City imposes social distancing
Third batch of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Japan set to arrive in Vietnam on July 9
Third batch of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Japan set to arrive in Vietnam on July 9

VOV.VN - The third batch of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by the Japanese Government is set to arrive at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport on the morning of July 9, according to information from the Japanese side.

Third batch of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by Japan set to arrive in Vietnam on July 9
Daily infection count hits 1,314, HCM City’s tally passes 9,000 in new wave
Daily infection count hits 1,314, HCM City’s tally passes 9,000 in new wave

VOV.VN - A further 645 people tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the afternoon of July 8, thereby boosting the daily infection count to 1,341, according to a report released by the Health Ministry as part of its evening update.

Daily infection count hits 1,314, HCM City’s tally passes 9,000 in new wave
Dong Thap works to preserve bio-diversity in agriculture
Dong Thap works to preserve bio-diversity in agriculture

Preserving and developing bio-diversity in agriculture production and wetlands have been a priority of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap over the years.

Dong Thap works to preserve bio-diversity in agriculture
Locals rush to leave HCM City ahead of lockdown
Locals rush to leave HCM City ahead of lockdown

VOV.VN - A large number of residents urgently left Ho Chi Minh City on July 8 as they returned to their various hometowns in neighbouring localities ahead of social distancing measures being implemented throughout the southern city.

Locals rush to leave HCM City ahead of lockdown
Vietnam to transparently use China's COVID-19 vaccines
Vietnam to transparently use China's COVID-19 vaccines

VOV.VN - All vaccines delivered by China will be used in a transparent manner in line with the spirit of the Government Resolution 21, dated February 26, regarding the purchase and use of COVID-19 vaccines.

Vietnam to transparently use China's COVID-19 vaccines
Ho Chi Minh City given priority for vaccine distribution
Ho Chi Minh City given priority for vaccine distribution

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned the Ministry of Health to ensure that Ho Chi Minh City is given priority for vaccine distribution.

Ho Chi Minh City given priority for vaccine distribution
355 positive cases confirmed in 16 localities, HCM City tops 200 at midday
355 positive cases confirmed in 16 localities, HCM City tops 200 at midday

VOV.VN - A further 355 fresh active COVID-19 cases were confirmed by the Ministry of Health across 16 localities during a midday update on July 8, with Ho Chi Minh City still being the epicentre of the latest outbreak after reporting 200 cases.

355 positive cases confirmed in 16 localities, HCM City tops 200 at midday
Employees, employers able to access US$1.13 billion support package from July 8
Employees, employers able to access US$1.13 billion support package from July 8

Both employees and employers that are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can gain access to the Government’s support package worth VND26 trillion (US$1.13 billion) from July 8.

Employees, employers able to access US$1.13 billion support package from July 8
VNPT wins big at Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2021
VNPT wins big at Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2021

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) has claimed a total of 11 prizes, including three golds, two silvers, and seven bronzes, across a range of categories at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2021.

VNPT wins big at Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2021
Dozens of illegal immigrants detained in Cao Bang
Dozens of illegal immigrants detained in Cao Bang

VOV.VN - Border forces operating in the northern province of Cao Bang have successfully arrested dozens of Vietnamese expatriates as they attempted to enter the country illegally by crossing the border from neighbouring China.

Dozens of illegal immigrants detained in Cao Bang
COVID-19 claims three more patients as fatalities rise to 105
COVID-19 claims three more patients as fatalities rise to 105

VOV.VN - Three more local patients have died of severe underlying health conditions and COVID-19, bringing the national fatality count up to 105, the Treatment Subcommittee under the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said on July 8.

COVID-19 claims three more patients as fatalities rise to 105
Japanese mayor suggests Vietnam equip people with disaster response skills
Japanese mayor suggests Vietnam equip people with disaster response skills

The provision of disaster response skill training for people is critically important to the countries vulnerable to natural disasters like Vietnam so as to create response preparedness for each individual, said Kazuko Kori, Mayor of Sendai city in Japan’s Miyagi prefecture.

Japanese mayor suggests Vietnam equip people with disaster response skills
Tay Ninh's border guards arrest nine people for illegal exit attempts
Tay Ninh's border guards arrest nine people for illegal exit attempts

Border guards in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh have arrested nine people who were planning to illegally cross the border to enter Cambodia.

Tay Ninh's border guards arrest nine people for illegal exit attempts
314 fresh cases of COVID-19 detected in HCM City, Binh Duong on July 8 morning
314 fresh cases of COVID-19 detected in HCM City, Binh Duong on July 8 morning

VOV.VN - A total of 314 new cases were detected to be positive for the SARS-CoV-2-virus in Ho Chi Minh City, the current biggest coronavirus epicenter, and the southern province of Binh Duong on July 8 morning, according to the Health Ministry.

314 fresh cases of COVID-19 detected in HCM City, Binh Duong on July 8 morning
22 Vietnamese, Australians selected for young leadership dialogue
22 Vietnamese, Australians selected for young leadership dialogue

Twenty-two young people have been chosen to take part in the 2021 Australia - Vietnam Young Leadership Dialogue (AVLD), slated for early September, with each country having 11 delegates.

22 Vietnamese, Australians selected for young leadership dialogue
COVID-19: 330 new cases detected, daily caseload rises to 1,007
COVID-19: 330 new cases detected, daily caseload rises to 1,007

VOV.VN - Daily caseload of COVID-19 in Vietnam once again beat the 1,000 mark on July 7, reaching 1,007, after an additional 321 locally acquired and nine imported cases were detected in 14 cities and provinces during the past six hours.

COVID-19: 330 new cases detected, daily caseload rises to 1,007
HCM City to tighten social distancing measures as COVID-19 cases skyrocket
HCM City to tighten social distancing measures as COVID-19 cases skyrocket

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, the largest coronavirus hotspot in Vietnam, has decided to impose social distancing with stricter anti-coronavirus measures over two weeks, starting on July 9, as its daily count of infections continuously breaks the record.

HCM City to tighten social distancing measures as COVID-19 cases skyrocket