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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

On Sunday afternoon, Vo Thi Khanh Huong, 51, a District 7 resident, went grocery shopping at a supermarket two kilometers from her home. Wearing a face mask, she had her body temperature checked, completed a medical declaration and presented a certificate stating she had received one Covid-19 vaccine dose two weeks prior. The procedure cost her around two minutes. For over a week, her family and neighbors have been offered coupons to go grocery shopping, with each household allowed one person for the task once a week. "After three months at home, it feels so good to go out." She also appreciated the new rule that allows her to buy goods on her own instead of having it done via third parties. Ho Chi Minh City has been put under Directive 16, which bans people from going out except for "essential purposes," including buying food and seeking medical treatment from July 9. However, as Covid-19 grew more complicated, between Aug. 23 and Sept. 15 people in the city were instructed … [Read more...] about HCMC districts cautiously resume normality

According to Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper’s reporters, many people living in Phan Dang Luu Street, Phu Nhuan District expressed their excitement and about the removal. The functional forces spent much time for removing numerous barriers. Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District Nguyen Duong Quang Hien said that under the direction of the People’s Committee of Phu Nhuan District, the functional forces of Ward 9 lifted off seven barricades on some roads, excepting for one checking point being set up between Ward 9 in Phu Nhuan and Ward 3 in Go Vap District. All the forces strictly followed the 5K regulations during the removal process. On the same day, the police, traffic police and military soldiers still maintained the checking traffic participants’ travel passes. A video and some photos featuring the barrier removal in streets and alleys: By Chi Thach, Dung Phuong – Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about HCMC removes barriers on numerous roads, alleys

Vietnam continues to remain an attractive investment destination in the long term. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments during the first nine months of 2021 rose by 4.4% year-on-year to US$22.15 billion, a report of the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment has shown. Production at YPE VINA in Binh Xuyen 2 Industrial Park, Vinh Phuc Province. Photo: Hoang Hung Meanwhile, the serious Covid-19 situation in southern provinces/cities has led to temporary disruption of production and a reduction of 3.5% year-on-year in FDI disbursement to around $13.28. billion. Principal Country Economist of the ADB in Vietnam Nguyen Minh Cuong said the pandemic and subsequent restriction measures are wreaking havoc on businesses as a whole, including foreign companies. Cuong, however, noted for foreign businesses, any investment decision into a country would take into account long-term considerations, and they are rarely fazed by … [Read more...] about FDI commitments to Vietnam rise nearly 5% in 9-month period

Preparation, communication, and execution will be key for the success of any tourism revival efforts in Vietnam, according to foreign experts. The northern province of Quang Ninh has reopened its door to domestic visitors after 84 days without any new locally Covid-19 infected cases. The move is seen as a start marking the recovery of the country's tourism service after Quang Ninh Province has completed the delivery of the first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine to all the residents while preparing the second jab program, which will be conducted soon. It will also be a steppingstone to helping the country welcome visitors from foreign countries in the future. According to Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Ky, the province has planned to welcome back domestic visitors from other localities without reporting local transmissions within 14 days, in the last two months of this year. They are required to be fully vaccinated and take PCR tests 48 hours … [Read more...] about Vietnam to gradually reopen tourism

Can Van Luc, chief economist with state-owned lender BIDV, said at an economic forum Monday that severe impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing social distancing campaign were main contributors to the Q3 fall in HCMC. If the prediction comes true, it would be the first time since 2000 that Vietnam records a negative GDP growth in a quarter. Revenue from services could fall over 10 percent in the third quarter, while some industries like footwear and beverage recorded a negative growth of 28 percent and 23 percent respectively in August. "A possible negative growth in the third quarter shows that this is the most challenging time for the economy, as social distancing measures in 25 localities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have directly impacted manufacturing and services," Luc said. Other experts at the forum expressed similar concerns about the economy. Vu Thanh Tu Anh, dean of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, said that GDP growth will be … [Read more...] about GDP to bounce back after Q3 fall