Tag: ho-chi-minh-city
A special virtual wedding of a hospital orderly from COVID-19 hotspot
VOV.VN - The prolonged COVID-19 outbreak has prompted couples to delay their weddings, although Ngoc Diep, a female hospital orderly, is a special case as she has organised a virtual wedding with her future husband from Ho Chi Minh City, the epicentre of the latest wave of the pandemic.
Army continues assisting southern localities’ fight against COVID-19 after September 30
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has requested the army to continue supporting Ho Chi Minh City and other southern localities in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic after September 30 when they begin loosening social distancing measures.
Foreign firms, people aid HCM City in COVID-19 fight
Indonesian businesses and nationals have presented VND169 million and necessities worth more than VND120 million to Ho Chi Minh City, which is Vietnam’s current largest COVID-19 hotspot.
Seven HCM City localities bring COVID-19 pandemic under control
VOV.VN - Thu Duc City and Distrcit 7, along with Cu Chi, Can Gio, Nha Be, Go Vap, and Phu Nhuan districts in Ho Chi Minh City announced they have contained the SARS-CoV-2 virus, meeting criteria for pandemic control by the Ministry of Health.
HCM City removes barriers to ease travel for locals in green zones
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City dismantled an array of barriers set up in residential areas at midday on September 28, facilitating local people’s travel throughout COVID-19 free areas categorised as green zones.
HCM City to build four key bridges at nearly US$1 billion
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will build four big bridges over five years at a total investment of VND22 trillion, or nearly US$1 billion, to connect major arteries and accelerate economic and tourism development in the city.
HCM City to reopen wet markets as it eases social distancing
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, the largest coronavirus hotspot in Vietnam, is planning to reopen its wet markets after a hiatus of the COVID-19 fight to meet local residents’ demand for foods and other essential goods.
French employment support centres open in Hanoi, HCM City
The Association of Francophone Universities (AUF) on September 27 opened two employment support centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the aim of connecting students with job opportunities, increase their integration into the labour market and encourage their start-up spirit.
First hospital in HCM City to resume normal operation
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 Hospital is set to officially resume its normal operation on September 28 after being previously designated to only treat COVID-19 patients.
AmCham Vietnam donates medical supplies, equipment to HCM City
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on September 24 held a ceremony to receive medical supplies and equipment worth US$352,000 donated by the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) and its member firms to support hospitals in the city in the COVID-19 fight.