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Vietnam Launches Initiative to Promote Human Rights to Vaccination

15:46 | 23/09/2023

An international discussion on promoting human rights to vaccination took place on September 18. This is an initiative in a series of contributions of Vietnam as a responsible member of the Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term.

Vietnam Gains Int’l Trust Thanks to Responsible Contributions: Researcher

06:48 | 10/10/2022

Vietnam has gained a position and reputation in the international arena thanks to its contributions to the international community.

USAID, UNICEF Provide $1 Million in Life-saving Covid-19 Supplies for Vietnam

07:50 | 26/03/2022

The equipment and supplies, funded by USAID and delivered through UNICEF between November 2021 and February 2022, include 2.5 million syringes, 125,000 N95 face masks and 250 portable patient monitors.

Speeding Up Vaccine Coverage Rate Among Ethnic Minority Community In Lam Dong and Dak Nong

16:54 | 06/12/2021

Thousands of people from ethnic minority groups across Vietnam have accessed to Covid-19 vaccines, showing attention of the Party and the State paid these vunerable minorities living in the most remote parts of the nation.

World Vision Vietnam Continues Support For Vietnam’s Fight Against Covid-19

08:31 | 02/12/2021

World Vision Vietnam is one of the non-governmental organizations conducting active and effective activities to assist Vietnam in the fight against Covid-19. Than Thi Ha, World Vision Vietnam country program director, said the organization would make efforts to continue this work.

Vietnam to Purchase an Additional 25 Million Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine

14:30 | 03/11/2021

The Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) on November 2 signed a contract to purchase an additional 25 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine with the pharmaceutical multinational company AstraZeneca.

Vietnam Temporarily Accepts Vaccine Passports from 72 Countries, Territories

08:20 | 22/10/2021

Vietnam has temporarily accepted Covid-19 vaccine passports from 72 countries and territories.

HCM City Works to Get Economy Back on Track after September 30

08:48 | 25/09/2021

HCM City is taking strong actions to gets its ailing economy back on track after September 30.

Experts Propose Allowing Fully Vaccinated People To Travel

09:05 | 08/09/2021

Authorities of Hanoi and several localities have proposed the Ministry of Health give guidance on allowing fully vaccinated people to travel and participate in production and pandemic prevention activities. While the proposal is waiting for approval, experts say fully-vaccinated people still need to abide by Covid preventive measures.

Homeless People in HCMC Get Covid Vaccine

17:30 | 26/08/2021

The municipal authorities on Wednesday gave the jab to 100 homeless individuals in District 4.

Ho Chi Minh City to Vaccinate 200,000 Foreigners

17:11 | 19/08/2021

Vice chairman of HCM City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc has approved a proposal by the city’s Foreign Affairs Department about COVID-19 vaccinations for foreigners in the city

Russia Reports Record-High Covid-19 Deaths to Date

08:27 | 15/08/2021

Daily Covid-19 deaths in Russia hit a new record of 819 on August 14 as a third wave of infections persists despite efforts from authorities to boost vaccinations.

Expats in Vietnam Show Appreciation for Covid Vaccines

22:34 | 08/08/2021

For many expats in HCMC, Getting the Covid jabs is a ticket to return to a normal life and a great source of encouragement

UK Government Minister: ‘Double Vaccination Will be Needed to Travel Forevermore’

09:13 | 06/08/2021

UK Government transport secretary Grant Shapps said he hopes people will be able to go on holiday this summer

English Study Finds Fully-vaccinated People At 50-60% Lower risk of Covid Infection

08:54 | 05/08/2021

The estimates, which did not break down effectiveness by the vaccine, are lower than those reported by Public Health England for Pfizer and AstraZeneca's shots.

Vietnam News Today (July 12): Covid-19: New Record Set Again As Daily Rise in Infections Close to 2,000

00:48 | 12/07/2021

Vietnam News Today (July 12): Covid-19: New record set again as daily rise in infections close to 2,000; Over 4 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered in Vietnam; HCMC uses social distancing period to ramp up vaccination campaign and Pilot vaccine passport program for Phu Quoc nears completion.