Tag: COVID 19
Hanoi: Initiatives help overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19
In response to a programme on 1 million initiatives to overcome difficulties and fight the COVID-19 pandemic launched by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), trade unions at all levels in Hanoi had registered 130,569 initiatives as of August 3, surpassing the target of 130,000 proposed by the city Confederation of Labour.
USAID official honoured for contributions to HIV/AIDS control in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen on August 14 presented the insignia For the People’s Health to Caitlin Marie Unites, deputy director of the Office of Health under the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for her contributions to HIV/AIDS control in Vietnam.
Vietnam expects stronger FDI inflows with large-scale projects
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam have gradually recovered with many large-scale investment projects following the COVID-19 pandemic as well as political and economic uncertainties in the world.
Vietnam supports Astra Zeneca’s climate action projects
VOV.VN - Vietnam is in dire need of solutions to greenhouse gas emission reduction, and it hopes to receive financial and technology transfer assistance from international organisations and firms, including Astra Zeneca, to realise its climate goal.
State audit bodies of Vietnam, Indonesia record important cooperation strides
Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) Ngo Van Tuan received Chairperson of the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK) Isma Yatun in Hanoi on August 11.
Vietfood & Beverage expo opens in HCM City
The Vietfood, Beverage and Professional Packing Machines (Vietfood & Beverage – ProPack) International Exhibition opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10.
Government chief expects Abbott’s expanded investment in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on US healthcare giant Abbott to expand its investment and upgrade the quality of its pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Vietnam as a way of promoting the domestic pharmaceutical industry.
Austria a promising market for Vietnamese fruits: Experts
Importing EUR1.2 billion (US$1.31 billion) worth of fruits every year, Austria is a promising market for Vietnam, authorities held.
ICT revenue falls by more than 7% over last year
Revenue of the information and communications technology industry (ICT) was valued at over VND1.71 quadrillion, equivalent to US$72.9 billion, by the end of last month, down 7.1% compared to the same period last year.
Prime Minister meets voluntary blood donors
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with 100 outstanding voluntary blood donors nationwide on July 29, who are in Hanoi for a special programme honouring their good deeds.
