VOV.VN - A large number of residents flocked to supermarkets throughout Ho Chi Minh City on August 20 in order to purchase essential food before local authorities intensify social distancing measures from August 23.

VOV.VN - Religious groups from across Vietnam have made a number of great contributions to the ongoing national fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The capital of Hanoi has decided to extend its ongoing social distancing order for another two weeks till September 6 to combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The Ministry of Health on August 20 received 200 high-flow ventilators donated by the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) to support southern localities in treating COVID-19 patients.

VOV.VN - A total of 10 tonnes of red flesh dragon fruit were shipped to the Russian market on August 20, according to the Thuan Chau district People's Committee in the northern province of Son La.

A programme to promote cross-border trade connectivity between India and countries in the Greater Mekong Sub region (GMS) was jointly held by trade promotion agencies of Vietnam, India, Thailand and Cambodia on August 19.

More than 130,175 tonnes of rice sourced from the national food reserve will be provided for 24 cities and provinces to aid people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a decision issued on August 20.

VOV.VN - The south wholesale market located in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi capital resumed operation on August 20 following a 25-day closure due to COVID-19 control measures.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City administration has moved to intensify social distancing measures against COVID-19, with local residents not permitted to leave their homes starting from midnight on August 23.

The agriculture sector has promoted trade successfully despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to expanding export markets and helping the country gain an impressive trade surplus of US$3.9 billion in the first seven months.