Tag: covid-19-pandemic
Prices of export rice fall to lowest figure in two years
VOV.VN - After witnessing a sharp rise during the beginning of the year, the export price of rice has continuously dropped in recent times.
Technology project helps connect doctors with COVID-19 patients
The Help Me! project, a member of the National Technology Centre for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, has been recently launched, connecting many IT engineers and over 150 volunteers in Vietnam and around the world to support Vietnamese people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Lao legislator hails Vietnam’s proposals at AIPA-42
VOV.VN - Chairman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Saysomphone Phomvihane has applauded contributions as well as constructive initiatives and proposals of the Vietnamese NA at the 42nd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly held virtually from August 23-25.
VP Harris reaffirms US commitment to support Vietnam in combating COVID-19
VOV.VN - US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her appreciation for Vietnam's COVID-19 containment efforts, and reaffirmed the US’s commitment to support Vietnam in pushing back the coronavirus pandemic during a meeting with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 25.
Banks continually cut lending rates to aid pandemic-affected customers
Commercial banks have continuously announced lending interest rate reductions to support and accompany customers to overcome the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
THACO exports 6,000 semi-trailers to US market
VOV.VN - Vietnamese conglomerate THACO has recently shipped a total of 6,000 semi-trailers to the US, despite facing an adverse range of impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Military forces help locals shop amid tighter restrictions in HCM City
VOV.VN - Military forces have been on the ground assisting residents in Ho Chi Minh City with the process of buying essential items at supermarkets during the tighter social distancing period in the city to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aviation business association seeks central bank’s support for airlines
The Vietnam Aviation Business Association (VABA) has sent a document to the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) requesting support for domestic airlines.
Pope Francis offers EUR100,000 to COVID hit people in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Pope Francis has decided to provide EUR100,000 as emergency relief to Vietnamese people negatively affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Vatican News.
PM heads national steering committee for COVID-19 prevention
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been assigned to be head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control at a meeting of top leaders held on August 24.