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Beneficiaries of the package will include people who rendered great services to the nation, poor and near-poor households, laid-off workers, individual traders forced to suspend operation, and businesses having half the workforce laid off. They will receive the assistance once within three months to make ends meet. … [Read more...] about Govt’ okays VND61 trillion package for COVID-19 affected people

In a worst economic growth scenario with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact the city until the year's end, Ha Noi expects a growth rate of 5.35 per cent, below its previously set target of 7.5 per cent. If the pandemic is under control soon, the city hopes to resume growth in the second quarter and speed up in the two following quarters so it could gain growth of 7.5 per cent, meeting the goal set previously. … [Read more...] about Ha Noi’s economic growth might fall to 5.35% this year due to COVID-19

The social distancing campaign, announced by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, calls for people to stay home and doesn't allow public gatherings of more than two until April 15. People can only leave their homes for emergencies, buying food and medicine, and working in factories, production facilities and businesses that involve trade in "essential" goods and services. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 negligence: Hanoians fined for ignoring social distancing campaign

Mr. Luu Quoc Khang, Director of VUS's School Services, offers masks to Dr. Nguyen Duy Long, Director of Emergency Center 115. After meeting with three top-level medical units of Ho Chi Minh City and learning about the shortage of specialized masks for the teams, VUS immediately liaised with international partners to import 10,000 N95 masks for doctors and nurses who are directly involved in medical examinations and treatment for patients with Covid-19. More than ever, national attention and encouragement is being directed to the frontline anti-epidemic combat team in the hope that the epidemic will end and Vietnam will soon return to being a safe and healthy country. … [Read more...] about VUS supports doctors & medical staff in the fight against Covid-19

12 shining examples of VN volunteering and acts of kindness in the COVID-19 pandemic Times of crisis can often bring out the best in people. As the COVID-19 situation becomes more and more complicated in Vietnam, many have stepped up to help doctors and their communities, any way they can.  … [Read more...] about Vietnam: No new cases of COVID-19 reported for second successive morning