The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on May 24 confirmed one more COVID-19 related death, raising the death toll in Vietnam to 44.
Vietnam News Today (May 25) features headlines include State President pushes for stronger Vietnam-China relations, Vietnam condemns targeted attacks on UN peacekeepers, high rates of turnout seen in May 23 elections and Covid-19 updates.
NDO/VNA - Vietnam recorded 96 more COVID-19 infections over the past six hours to 6:00pm on May 24, including one imported case, according to the Health Ministry.
NDO/VNA – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 24 suggested establishing a COVID-19 vaccine fund to mobilise resources for the country’s vaccine strategy.
NDO – The Vietnamese Government, the Government of Australia, and several United Nations agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF and UN Women) are committed to working together and calling for more joint efforts to end violence against women and children.
By the end of May 23, 99.16% of voters nationwide voted for deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term.