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A large number of vehicles are still seen on the streets in Hanoi despite social distancing rules.

Many people are facing difficulties getting home in Vietnam after returning from abroad due to the social distancing rules

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 31 signed official dispatch No. 1108/CD-TTg on strengthening COVID-19 prevention and control during the country's National Day holiday (September 2).

Vietnam announced 12,607 more Covid-19 infections on Tuesday and 10,044 patients recovered from the disease the same day, according to the Ministry of Health.

Hanoi will establish five medical facilities for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients and those with mild symptoms.

Hundreds of shippers in HCM City are facing difficulties getting Covid-19 tests for permission to resume working on August 31.

Many streets in Hanoi have been decorated with flags, flowers and banners to celebrate the 76th National Day anniversary.

The Indian Navy's INS Airavat has arrived in HCM City, bringing 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen and 300 oxygen concentrators to support the city.

Vietnam has become Brazil’s leading trade partner in ASEAN, with two-way trade exceeding US$3 billion in July, an annual rise of 28%, according to the secretary for Bilateral Negotiations in Asia, the Pacific, and Russia at the Ministry of

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has asked Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines and Vietravel Airlines to stop selling air tickets for domestic routes.

The Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing Zone and Industrial Park Authority Business Association has proposed implementing a second round of Covid-19 vaccinations for around 250,000 workers.

An art photo festival showcasing the beauty of the landscape and local people of the Mekong Delta is calling for entries from photographers living in the region.

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 30 signed a decision to parole 3,026 inmates following their good performances during their prison terms.

The northern region has been forecasted to face severe cold weather quite early this winter.

The Vietnam Banks Association has urged international card organisations Visa and Mastercard to reduce several types of fees on Vietnamese banks as the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam has seriously affected the lives and production of people and businesses.

Vietnam’s tourism revenue during the initial eight months of the year fell sharply by 61.8% to VND4.5 trillion compared to the same period from last year, according to the figures released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam announced 14,224 more Covid-19 infections on Monday and 9,014 patients recovered from the disease the same day, according to the Ministry of Health.

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has just sent a letter of condolences to the family of a deceased Covid-19 patient in Ho Chi Minh City who was known for their various charity activities during the pandemic.

The Czech Republic has donated 258,000 doses of AstraZeneca and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for Vietnam.