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National ssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will chair a a seminar to consult experts on socio-economic issues. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Office of the National Assembly (NA) in collaboration with NA’s Committee for Economic Affairs will organise a seminar to consult experts on socio-economic issues under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai. According to the NA Office, the seminar will focus on assessing the developments of the global financial, investment, and trade in 2021 and the latest developments of the world economy, and forecast the impact on Vietnam. The evaluation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country's socio-economic situation, the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination strategy, lessons learned in policy promulgation, recommendations and solutions for Vietnam from now until the end of the year and the following years of the 15th National Assembly will also be tabled for discussion. National Assembly …

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According to the N.A. Office, the seminar will focus on assessing the developments of the global financial, investment, and trade in 2021 and the latest developments of the world economy, and forecast the impact on Vietnam. The evaluation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country's socio-economic situation, the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination strategy, lessons learned in policy promulgation, recommendations and solutions for Vietnam from now until the end of the year and the following years of the 15th National Assembly will also be tabled for discussion. This is the first consultation of the 15th National Assembly. The N.A.’s Office said the event is very important, even though it won't be held on a large scale due to the pandemic, adding that it is a part of the annual socio-economic forum of the N.A. The forum will contribute to gathering the wisdom of not only N.A. deputies but also a network of leading domestic experts, scientists, and managers as well …

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A health worker collects swab samples from a man for COVID-19 testing in Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Health reported 9,706 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday evening, in 34 provinces and cities. These include 9,682 domestic infections with 4,377 detected in the community. The number of locally transmitted cases increased by 1,152 compared to yesterday. A further 180 deaths were also reported in HCM City (123), Bình Dương (34), Đồng Nai (7), An Giang (3), Tiền Giang (3), Tây Ninh (3), Bến Tre (2), Đà Nẵng (2), Bình Thuận (1), Kiên Giang (1) and Cần Thơ (1). The total death toll from COVID-19 in Việt Nam now stands at 18,400. Hà Nội recorded only four cases in quarantined in facilities. HCM City reported the highest number of domestic cases today with 4,046, followed by the southern provinces of Bình Dương (3,629), Đồng Nai (996) and Long An (193). Other cases were found in Bình Phước (147), An Giang (117), Kiên Giang …

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Việt Nam reports 9,706 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, including 24 imported cases and 9,682 local cases. The local cases are in HCM City (4,046), Bình Dương (3,629), Đồng Nai (996), Long An (193), Bình Phước (147), An Giang (117), Kiên Giang (91), Tiền Giang (81), Hà Nam (66), Cần Thơ (48), Sóc Trăng (42), Tây Ninh (41), Bình Định (39), Khánh Hòa (25), Bến Tre (13), Ninh Thuận (13), Đà Nẵng (11), Phú Yên (10), Đắk Lắk (9), Bình Thuận (9), Quảng Bình (8 ), Quảng Trị (7), Đồng Tháp (6), Đắk Nông (6), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (4), Nghệ An (4), Bạc Liêu (4), Cà Mau (4), Hà Nội (4), Vĩnh Long (3), Quảng Ngãi (2), Thanh Hóa (2), Trà Vinh (1), Thừa Thiên Huế (1). Among these, there are 4,377 cases detected in the community. …

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As reported, under the direction of the Quang Nam provincial Steering Board 515, the Military Command of Nong Son district conducted searching, collecting, and verifying fallen soldiers’ remains from September 13 to 20. The martyrs’ remains were found and gathered in Khe Ba Nho area, Na Lau mountain, Phuoc Hoi village and then taken to the War Cemetery of Que Lam commune. At the event, the MR5 Command, local authorities and the people offered incense in commemoration of the fallen soldiers’ contributions and sacrifices. Also the Political Department of MR5 will continue working with localities to verify all sets of remains. On the occasion, the MR5 Command offered VND 10 million to Nong Son district War Veterans’ Association and 60 kilograms of dry provisions to the search and rescue force of the district. Translated by Song Anh …

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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has proposed a number of solutions for developing countries to have access to more COVID-19 vaccines at the Global COVID-19 Summit themed “Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better". Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. At the invitation of US President Joe Biden, President Nguyen Xuan delivered a speech at the Global COVID-19 Summit held on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 22 (New York time). Vietnam is one of the few countries to be invited to speak at this important event. In his speech, the Vietnamese State leader applauded the decision to establish a global health security financial intermediary fund initially worth US$10 billion this year to ensure resources for the battle against the COVID-19. To cope with the pandemic, protecting people’s lives and health is the top priority so it is imperative to take drastic actions to early detect and quickly trace infection cases; …

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Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has signed a resolution on the provision of support to labourers and employers affected by COVID-19 using the unemployment insurance fund . Under Resolution No. 03/2021/UBTVQH15, about 30 trillion VND (1.31 billion USD) from the fund will be used to support labourers who are covered by unemployment insurance as of September 30, 2021, excluding employees in State agencies, socio-political organisations, people’s armed forces and public non-business agencies who are paid by the State budget . Labourers who have stopped paying unemployment insurance due to the termination of their labour contracts or working contracts between January 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021, and have unemployment insurance premium payment period reserved in accordance with the employment law, are also eligible for the support, excluding retirees who receive monthly pensions. The support will be delivered …

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