Tag: pandemic
HCM City maps out two-period COVID-19 control plan
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, currently the nation’s largest COVID-19 hotspot, has mapped out a plan to intensify anti-pandemic measures by dividing the next month into two periods, from August 15 to August 30 and from September 1-9 in a bid to bring the pandemic under control by September.
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 ranks third globally for consumption of instant noodles
VOV.VN - The nation was the world’s third-largest consumer of instant noodles, purchasing approximately 7.03 billion packets, ranking only behind China and Indonesia, according to a report by the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA).
Switzerland offers 13 tonnes of medical supplies to Vietnam
VOV.VN -The Swiss Government will provide aid comprised of 13 tonnes of medical supplies to the nation, with the donation to arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City on August 13, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland.
India considers Vietnam a steadfast partner in its journey
VOV.VN - Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma highlighted the nation as a steadfast partner which has contributed to India's progress during the course of a webinar held on August 12 in anticipation of the 74th anniversary of India's independence Day (1947-2021).
Interbank interest rates cool down thanks to good liquidity
The liquidity of the banking system has risen recently, helping cool interbank interest rates.
Vietnam, Czech Republic poised to raise two-way trade turnover to US$3 billion
VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Czech Republic are expected to double their two-way trade turnover to US$3 billion within the next two years, according to Martina Tauberova, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.
Hungary donates 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Hungarian Government has decided to donate 100,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 100,000 rapid antibody test kits to the Vietnamese Government to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trade ministry wants storage, warehousing costs cut for struggling businesses
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called on marine transport and logistics businesses to cut fees for container storage and warehousing for companies that have reduced operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam introduces products at Hong Kong Food Expo 2021
The Vietnam Trade Office in Hong Kong is displaying food products at Hong Kong Food Expo 2021 which is taking place from August 12 -16.