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Nguyen Ngo Quang, deputy director of the Administration of Science, Technology and Training under the Ministry of Health, made the statement, adding that Vietnam currently has four vaccine manufacturers and research agencies involving in vaccine research against Covid-19 disease. … [Read more...] about Vietnam expects to launch domestic Covid-19 vaccine by October 2021

Under the direction of the People's Committee of Danang City, DHPIZA, the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, the steering committees for disease prevention in districts are responsible for guiding businesses at the IZs, the hi-tech park and other businesses on how to maintain proper working schedules during this difficult time. … [Read more...] about Thousands of workers in Danang given leave due to virus outbreak

Hanoi (VNA) – The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) strengthens EU economic links with Southeast Asia and will potentially contribute to its recovery after the coronavirus crisis, moderndiplomacy.eu quoted an EU official as saying in a story published on August 3. The EVFTA, which took effect on August 1, will not only ultimately scrap duties on 99 percent of all goods traded between the two sides but also make it easier for European companies to do business in Vietnam, according to the site. They will now be able to invest and pitch for government contracts with equal chances to their local competitors, it said. Under the new agreement, the economic benefits go hand in hand with guarantees of respect for labour rights, environment protection and the Paris Agreement on climate, through strong, legally binding and enforceable provisions on sustainable development. “The European economy needs now every opportunity to restore its strength after the crisis triggered by … [Read more...] about EVFTA expected to contribute to EU recovery after coronavirus crisis