VOV.VN - The Health Ministry confirmed the detection of a further 174 community transmissions of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), along with two imported infections which were immediately put into isolation upon arrival, at midday on June 16.

VOV.VN - It is impossible to say whether or not a drug or vaccine is absolutely safe, and in order to evaluate a vaccine both short-term and long-term safety must be considered, according to health experts.

Careful consideration is needed before increasing seaport services charges to limit negative impacts on the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration.

Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Industry and Trade has taken measures to ensure sufficient supply of essential goods as the city decided to extend social distancing measures until June 30.

Despite facing difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam's footwear industry still achieved double-digit growth and some companies have received long-term orders.

VOV.VN - Local airline Vietjet Air is to launch an array of discounts for flights across Vietnam on June 16 in response to Cashless Day.

VOV.VN - The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) has announced the start of a design contest which calls on all people to join hands and unite to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the competition open to all Vietnamese citizens nationwide.

Getting around by bicycle was once a traditional transportation method in Vietnam’s capital city.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a plan for the organisation of the 2021 forum on collective economy and cooperatives in the third quarter of this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Canada will work to boost multifaceted cooperation bilaterally and multilaterally, agreed Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Canadian counterpart Marc Garneau during their phone talks on June 14.