Covid 19 outbreak

The three localities with the highest number of new cases were Ho Chi Minh City with 4,134 cases, Binh Duong with 3,793 cases and Dong Nai with 616 cases. Of the day's tally, 4,453 cases were detected in the community. The health ministry also confirmed 10,528 discharges the same day, bringing the total tally of recovered cases so far to 538,454. The Covid-19 death toll in Vietnam rose to 18,758 with the confirmation of 174 deaths Monday. The average number of new cases in the country for the past seven days has been 10,035 a day while the national death rate over the past week has been 208 a day on average. The country has vaccinated over 39.23 million people with at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot. Over 8.2 million have been fully vaccinated. … [Read more...] about Vietnam adds 9,342 cases to Covid-19 tally

A QR code to submit health declarations on a stall in Hà Nội’s Hoàn Kiếm District. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu HÀ NỘI — A further 9,362 COVID-19 cases were reported in Việt Nam on Monday, bringing the national tally to 766,051 cases. Another 174 COVID-19 deaths were also announced. The majority of these deaths were in HCM City, with 122 deaths. Total deaths now stand at 18,758. Việt Nam's mortality rate is 0.4 per cent higher than the world’s average, which stands at 2 per cent. The Ministry of Health also announced there are currently more than 4,100 COVID-19 patients considered seriously ill. 29 of these are being treated with ECMO. Of the new COVID-19 cases reported on Monday, 20 were imported while 9,342 cases were locally transmitted – a decrease of 669 cases compared to Sunday. Among the new local infections, HCM City again recorded the highest with 4,134, followed by the southern provinces of Bình Dương (3,793) and Đồng Nai (616). Other cases were found in Long An … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases and deaths fall on Monday

At a factory of Nestle in Hung Yen province (Photo: baodautu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Recent announcements made by foreign investors on additional investment to expand production in Vietnam reflect their trust in Vietnam’s prospects for economic recovery, reported the Dau tu (Investment Review) newspaper. The Swiss company Nestle said it is pouring an additional over 130 million USD, raising its total investment in Vietnam to 730 million USD to carry out a number of its projects in the next two years. Urs Kloeti, Factory Manager of Nestle Bong Sen, was quoted by the newspaper as saying that his company believes in Vietnam’s role as an international and regional manufacturing hub in the future. Alongside Nestle, other foreign firms have committed to maintaining operations in Vietnam despite the fourth wave of COVID-19 outbreaks that have forced various localities to apply stringent preventive measures. Tetra Pak of Sweden has confirmed that it will pump 5 million EUR (5.86 … [Read more...] about Foreign investors keep trust in Vietnam’s recovery

A customer making transactions at a Vietcombank branch in Kon Tum province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered ministries, agencies, and localities to set up their special working groups for tackling difficulties facing businesses and people amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Government Office , on August 30, the PM issued a decision on the establishment of his special working group for addressing difficulties the COVID-19 outbreak has caused on businesses and people. To carry out solutions relevant to each ministry, sector, and locality in a timely manner, the PM asked ministries, ministry-level agencies, Government agencies, and provincial-level People’s Committees to quickly set up their special working groups headed by their leaders. These working groups have to direct the effective implementation of tasks and solutions stated in the National Assembly and the Government’s resolutions, as well as the PM’s directions; … [Read more...] about Special working groups to be set up to assist businesses, people

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event. He highly appreciated the efforts of the event’s organization units in organizing the significant event that honored the patriotism and the people’s spirit of sharing and optimism during tough time amid the Covid-19 outbreak. As of now, the Government took a step-by-step implementation of measures to get the pandemic under control. Worst-hit areas of HCMC and southern localities have reached significant results from prevention and control measures, strong social distancing order but the Covid-19 pandemic still sees complicated developments, he added. The Party and State always treasure and sincerely thank to all individuals and organizations at home and abroad for their contributions. Solidarity tradition and act of kindness of Vietnamese people across the world are one of the important driving forces in the battle against the virus, he stressed. Artists attend the art program. Major General, Assoc. Prof, People’s … [Read more...] about HCMC’s art program honors great national unity amid pandemic

Sustainability is central to Bayer’s group strategy and an integral part of them company’s business strategies. The company’s innovations, products and services enable it to contribute significantly towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Both innovation and sustainability are crucial to achieving Bayer’s vision: “Health for all, hunger for none”. Since the COVID-19 outbreaks emerged, Bayer has accelerated this vision more and more. Although the goal will not be achieved overnight, it sets the foundation for Bayer’s future and serves as the mark by which it can measure all activity across the company. In particular, with scientific expertise and innovative strength, Bayer is convinced that it can make a significant contribution to address the global challenges of food security and health. Variety of efforts As Vietnam deals with the pandemic, Bayer has been working hard to bring the vision to bear in the country. Vietnam, like … [Read more...] about Bayer promoting sustainable Vietnam healthcare and agriculture