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HCM City’s Củ Chi District again welcomes visitors after a long period of social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. — Photo vietnamnet.vn HCM CITY — People in HCM City will be allowed to travel if they have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks earlier or were infected and recovered from the disease. The city Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has listed this among safety requirements for tourists to allow tourism businesses to resume operations. They apply to accommodation establishments, tour operators and outdoor tourist attractions though only in areas deemed to be at low risk of COVID infection. The businesses need to meet all 10 safety criteria issued by authorities, and failure to meet even one will result in closure. They must provide hand disinfection products and a convenient hand-washing place with clean water and soap for both staff and tourists. All surfaces touched by people should be disinfected and … [Read more...] about HCM City to allow fully vaccinated tourists to revive travel industry

A resident in HCM City receives a second COVID-19 vaccine shot in July. HCM City has set up a telephone number for people aged 18 and above who have yet to receive their first shot. They can register by sending an SMS message. – VNA Photo Hồng Giang HCM CITY – HCM City’s Department of Information and Communication has set up a telephone exchange number for residents who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine shot. Adults aged 18 and above in HCM City who have not received their first shot can send an SMS message to 8066 with the description “MUI1 FullName BirthYear District”. For instance, a message can be sent as “MUI1 NguyenVanA 1960 BinhChanh” to 8066. Lists of registered residents will be sent to People’s Committees in districts and Thủ Đức City. HCM City is focusing on vaccinating all adults, with or without permanent residency. The city originally aimed to have all people aged 18 and above to have their first shot by September 15 and second shots by the end … [Read more...] about HCM city sets up telephone exchange number for people who need first vaccine shot

The cities and provinces that have controlled Covid outbreaks have reopened some services and received their first travelers. Ha Long City, September 20, 2021 On September 20, people in Ha Long City of Quang Ninh began returning to private beaches and sun bathing at Hon Gai, Bai Chay and Tuan Chau after two months. Ha Long City has also resumed sports activities. Football playing fields, gym centers and billiard clubs receive clients on September 19. As of September 20, all four cities of Quang Ninh province had released decisions to reopen some entertainment services. Since 12 pm of the day, Mong Cai City reopened cinemas, karaoke, massage, bar, pub, club, aesthetic services, spa, internet service and electronic games. Tourism sites, belief and religious establishments, restaurants, eateries, street shops, cafes, tea shops, and weddings have also been allowed to resume. Uong Bi City has reopened football playing fields, gym and yoga centers, and billiard clubs since 5 … [Read more...] about Some cities reopen beaches, restaurants under new rules

A little boy and his grandmother have called for help to overcome difficulties after losing two family members to Covid-19. Five-year-old Le Gia Phat left for HCM City with his mother, brother and grandparents four years ago after his parents went bankruptcy and his father was sent to prison. The family wanted to find better opportunities in the big city. But when Covid-19 broke out, Phat's mother, Nguyen Hong Phuong, became unemployed and the whole family depended on his grandfather's modest income as a company guard. His seven-year-old brother was then sent to live with their paternal grandmother in Can Tho City. Le Gia Phat Unfortunately, his whole family tested positive for Covid-19 and quarantined. Phat was discharged first and had to live with his aunt. Phat kept asking for his mother and grandparents but no one could tell when they could go home. One day, Phat suddenly looked at the phone and cried, "My mother had probably died." … [Read more...] about Little boy in need after losing mother to Covid-19

Vietnam confirmed an additional 11,692 Covid-19 infections on Tuesday and 11,017 patients were discharged from hospital following their recovery the same day, according to the Ministry of Health. According to the ministry's report, 11,687 of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 34 localities including HCM City (6,521), Binh Duong (3,609), Dong Nai (590), Long An (254), Kien Giang (134), An Giang (121), and Tien Giang (105). There were five imported patients confirmed today. The new infection number showed an increase of 3,019 cases compared to yesterday's figure with some hotspots seeing falling number such as Binh Duong (falling by 922), HCM City (by 325), An Giang (by 187). There were 6,835 infections found in the community. As of Tuesnday evening, 702,972 infections have been reported since the new outbreak occurred in the country in late April, with some southern localities recording high infections such as HCM City (348,220), Binh Duong (183,314), Dong … [Read more...] about Over 11,000 Covid-19 patients recover on Tuesday

UOB headquarters in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the bank The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has increased its charter capital in Viet Nam from VND3 trillion (US$128.8 million) to VND5 trillion ($214.6 million), following approval from the State Bank of Viet Nam earlier this month. “This fresh injection of capital demonstrates UOB’s commitment to deepening our presence in Viet Nam, and contributing to the country’s ongoing development," said Wee Ee Cheong, UOB Deputy Chairman and CEO. "UOB Vietnam has grown from a representative office in 1993 to a wholly-owned subsidiary bank in 2018. Over the last three years, UOB Vietnam has grown steadily and achieved a 53 per cent compounded annual growth rate in assets. This increased capital will allow us to continue supporting both new and existing customers in Viet Nam, through progressive solutions and the connectivity we can offer across UOB Group’s regional network,” he said. UOB Vietnam is focused on meeting the financial needs of … [Read more...] about UOB raises charter capital in Viet Nam