Tag: Government
Prime Minister chairs August cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 6 chaired a regular Government meeting, focusing on socio-economic performance in August and the first eight months of this year.
PM approves power bill cut for companies affected by COVID-19
The Prime Minister has approved the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s proposal to cut power bills for enterprises for three months in provinces and cities applying social distancing, according to a Government resolution issued on August 28.
WHO presents medical supplies to support Vietnam’s COVID-19 fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over medical supplies and consumables to the Ministry of Health as part of its continuing support to the Vietnamese Government for COVID-19 response.
Vietnam receives 403,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by Australian Government
The Australian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City on behalf of the Australian Government handed over 403,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Vietnam on August 27.
Italy grants 801,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam
The Italian Government on August 25 decided to present Vietnam with 801,600 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine via the COVAX Facility to aid the nation’s fight against the pandemic.
Ho Chi Minh City has new leader
VOV.VN - The People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City on August 24 elected incumbent vice secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Pham Van Mai as chairman of the municipal administration.
Deputy FM: Vietnam closely follows Afghan situation
VOV.VN - Vietnam has closely followed the situation in Afghanistan and hoped that Afghanistan will soon stabilise for the benefit of its people and for peace and stability in the region.
Forestry production expected to rise 5.5% annually in 2021-2025 period
Vietnam aims for a growth at 5%-5.5% each year in forestry production in the 2021-2025 period, according to a Government resolution approving the investment policy for the sustainable forestry development programme in the next five years.
HCM City to extend social distancing measures until mid Sept
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is set to extend social distancing measures until September 15, the date set by the Government for the southern metropolis to bring its severe COVID-19 outbreaks under control, according to Phan Van Mai, Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee.
Vietnam looks to become AI hub in ASEAN by 2030
The Vietnamese Government has issued a national strategy on the research, development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) till 2030 with a view to gradually turning Vietnam into an innovation and AI hub in ASEAN and the world.
