VOV.VN - Amid a global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders, particularly the Prime Minister, alongside various ministries, and sectors have found many ways to access and purchase vaccines for citizens.

VOV.VN - The 15th National Assembly (NA) is set to open its first session in Hanoi on July 20 morning, with the election and approval of leadership positions in State agencies, discussions on socio-economic reports and the making of decisions on other important issues.

Bien Dong Petroleum Operating Company (Biendong POC), a subsidiary of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), has reported that its revenue in the first six months of 2021 exceeded the set plan by 4%.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly Standing Committee is scheduled to convene its 58th session in Hanoi from July 12 – 14 to make preparations for the first session of the newly elected legislature.

Vietnam is on the right track in managing current outbreaks in the country, including remaining hot spot provinces, said Dr Kidong Park, WHO Representative in Vietnam, in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

The economic growth target for this year remains unchanged with two scenarios of 6 percent and 6.5 percent expansion for this year, affirmed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a regular Government meeting held in Hanoi on July 1.

VOV.VN - To meet this year’s GDP growth target of 6.5%, the growth rate during the remaining months of the year must climb to over 7%, posing a great challenge due to a range of complicated developments linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong impact on growth leading locomotives.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports are anticipated to prosper ahead in the fourth quarter of the year and are likely to achieve the export target of between US$3.5 billion and US$3.6 billion, according to forecasts made by the Agro Processing and Market Development Authority.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered authorities of Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding localities in the southern key economic region to take the initiative to realise the dual targets in a flexible method as COVID-19 situations remain complicated.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is predicted to expand 5.8% in the first half of 2021, a lower-than-expected growth compared to the set target, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).