Standard Chartered Lowers Vietnam’s 2021 Growth Forecast to 2.7%, Maintains 2022 Forecast at 7%
The economist anticipates the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to keep its policy rate on hold at 4.0% to support credit growth and remain vigilant against inflation risks, which are driven by supply-side factors.
Khmer people in Tra Vinh called to ensure safety against epidemics during Sene Dolta Festival
NDO - Tra Vinh Province has encouraged Khmer people to celebrate the 2021 Sene Dolta Festival warmly and in solidarity while continuing to effectively implement regulations on epidemic prevention and control.
School healthcare programme for 2021-2025 approved
NDO - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed a decision approving the school healthcare programme for the 2021-2025 period, aiming to ensure the physical and mental well-being of schoolchildren.
Nearly 1,000 medical personnel return to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City
NDO/VNA – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines operated five flights on October 5 to transport close to 1,000 medical workers and medical students back to Hanoi after they completed their mission in assisting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the pandemic situation in the southern
Asian Issuers Show Global Leadership in Embrace of Sustainability Agenda
Some 58% of Asian issuers say that these issues are very important to their organisation, which is significantly higher than the global average of 44%.
Vietnam will try its best to fulfill its mission: Ambassador
NDO/VNA – Vietnam will continue to complete its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and fulfill its commitments to the international community the country made when it began joining the council, a diplomat has said.
Ho Chi Minh City prepares to inoculate students above 12
NDO/VNA - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has proposed a plan to the People’s Committee to vaccinate more than 642,000 students aged between 12 and 18 against COVID-19.
Party Central Committee finishes first working day of fourth session
NDO/VNA - The 13th Party Central Committee opened its fourth session in Hanoi on October 4 under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong who delivered an opening remark.
Vietnam reports 5,383 new cases of COVID-19 on October 4
NDO/VNA - Vietnam recorded 5,383 new cases of COVID-19, including one imported, in the last 24 hours to 5pm on October 4, the Ministry of Health announced.
Additional 5,376 COVID-19 cases reported on October 3
NDO/VNA – Vietnam recorded an additional 5,376 COVID-19 infections, including 5,367 domestic and nine imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on October 3, the Ministry of Health announced.
Ho Chi Minh City businesses propose support policies
NDO/VNA – Businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have called for support policies to help them revive operations after disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam Receives 1,499,940 Pfizer Vaccine Doses from COVAX
In addition to the 7.5 million vaccine doses the United States donated through the COVAX Facility, Vietnam has received 4,176,00 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX Facility.
