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Action programme of Vietnam, Netherlands Business Platform for Mekong Delta signed

Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mekong Delta (VCCI Cần Thơ) Nguyễn Phương Lam and Netherlands Ambassador Elsbeth Akkerman have signed an Action Programme of the Việt Nam-Netherlands Business Platform for the Mekong River Delta.

National water resources inventory to be carried out

An inventory of water resources on inter-provincial river basins and national will be implemented for the first time under a project which has just been approved by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh.

Dantri/DTiNews readers support man in marrow transplant

Dantri/DTiNews readers have donated a total of around VND300 million (USD13,043) for a man in the northern province of Bac Giang who is experiencing a life-saving marrow transplant.

Helpful Covid-19 patient takes care of others at Ho Chi Minh City hospital

A Covid-19 patient who is recovering has tried to help others at the Cu Chi Field Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nghe An returnees supported

Many people in Nghe An Province have donated money to low-income people who have to return home from Ho Chi Minh City by motorbikes.

Prime minister urges Covid-19 vaccine purchase for four associations

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Health to discuss Covid-19 vaccine purchases from abroad following the proposal of four domestic associations.

Three more companies to collect, treat growing COVID-19-related wastes in HCM City

HCM City has licensed three more companies with approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to collect and treat COVID-19-related wastes to cope with their sharp increase as the pandemic continues unabated.

Switzerland offers Vietnam nearly US$80 million for business climate improvement

The Swiss Government will provide CHF70 million (nearly US$80 million) to help Vietnam improve its business climate and boost its private sector’s competitiveness, according to a cooperation programme between the two countries for 2021-2024.

Vietnam records additional 3,794 Covid-19 cases on Saturday morning

An additional 3,794 local Covid-19 infections were confirmed in Vietnam in the 12 hours as of 6 am on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health.

6,000 foreign experts vaccinated in Binh Duong coronavirus hotspot

Binh Duong province, a major coronavirus hotspot in southern Vietnam, is set to administer COVID-19 vaccines to more than 6,000 foreign experts as part of the next phase of the national rollout of the vaccine.

28th ASEAN Regional Forum spotlights dialogue, responsibility, cooperation goodwill

The 28th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF-28) took place virtually on August 6 as part of the 54th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM 54) and Related Meetings.

Northern heatwave to last until August 10

The northern and central regions are facing a severe heatwave which is forecast to last until August 10.

Grab lobbies to join Covid-19 patient and equipment service

Grab is seeking approval from HCM City authorities to participate in transporting Covid-19 patients and medical equipment.

Vietnam records 8,324 more Covid-19 infections on Friday

Vietnam recorded an additional 8,324 Covid-19 infections on Friday, raising the total number of patients in the country to 193,381, the Ministry of Health has reported.

Hanoi farm produce transhipment spots proposed

The Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has proposed the establishment of transshipment spots to reduce the pressure on local wholesales markets.

Eight recently rescued tigers suddenly die

Up to eight out of 17 tigers which were rescued from being illegally kept in the central province of Nghe An have suddenly died.

AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 draw postponed due to COVID-19

The draw for the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be postponed because of the disruptive impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the region, the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) have confirmed.