Recommended vaccinations for vietnam

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The ADB has revised down Vietnam's 2021 GDP growth forecast from 6.7 percent to 3.8 percent due to a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic that has tightened the labour market, lowered industrial output, and disrupted agricultural value chains, according to a report released by the bank on September 22. At a virtual press conference, ADB country director Andrew Jeffries said the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and extended lockdowns have weakened consumption and investment, hampering Vietnam’s growth prospects. “But the Vietnamese economy will bounce back if the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control by the end of 2021 and 70 percent of the country’s population are vaccinated by the second quarter of 2022," he said. ADB remains bullish on the country’s prospects in the medium and long term. Growth could be aided by a revival of domestic demand, an acceleration in the disbursement of public investment, and an expansion to new export … [Read more...] about ADB optimistic about Vietnam’s economic prospect despite slowdown

Most of the spending will be used for vaccine purchases. Vietnam might need an amount of VND40 trillion (US$1.74 billion) for the fight against Covid-19 in the time to come. AstraZeneca, the first vaccine approved in Vietnam. Photo: UNICEF The money would be used to buy the vaccine and medical equipment, the news was released today [Sept 22] by Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc who also said that the government spent VND18.35 trillion ($797 million) on the Covid-19 fight in the first eight months this year. Today, the National Assembly (NA), the highest legislative body, agreed to transfer VND14.6 trillion ($635 million) from the 2021 savings for the anti-pandemic missions this year. Earlier, the Ministry of Health estimated that Vietnam needs VND28.5 trillion ($1.23 billion) to purchase 170 million doses of vaccines. To date, the country still needs VND16 trillion ($695 million). In another move, the government today approved to import of an 20 million … [Read more...] about Today’s Covid News: Vietnam likely to spend US$1.7 billion on pandemic fight

Hanoi is ready to listen to recommendations and adjust plans for COVID-19 prevention and control as restrictions are eased in the capital city. People receive COVID-19 vaccinations in Hanoi. Deputy secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong made the statement during a press conference on Tuesday morning. Phong said that the capital city's authorities will learn from experience, always ask for advice, and is ready to listen, including to opposing opinions, to make appropriate adjustments. Dũng said the city had already set plans for the second dose of vaccine for residents. By September 18, the city had given the first dose to 94 per cent of the city’s population, and the second dose to 12 per cent of residents. Phong said that despite initial results, Hà Nội was still at risk of another outbreak. City leaders will work to live peacefully and safely with the pandemic, as the city could not close the gate because it is the political, … [Read more...] about Hanoi ready to co-exist with COVID-19 pandemic

He is accompanying President Nguyen Xuan Phuc during a trip to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. At the meetings, the ministers informed about their respective countries’ socio-economic situation and pledged to enhance cooperation in politics - diplomacy, economy, trade, investment, tourism, and the COVID-19 fight, especially in terms of vaccine. They also affirmed coordination and mutual support at important international forums. In particular, the countries said they will advocate Vietnam’s candidacy for a seat in the U.N. Human Rights Council in the 2023 - 2025 tenure. Talking to Cuban FM Bruno Parrilla, Son thanked Cuba for its coordination to successfully organize President Phuc’s official visit, highly valuing the country’s collaboration with Vietnam in COVID-19 prevention and control, especially the presentation of its Abdala vaccine right in the freshly finished tour. Parrilla appreciated Vietnam’s solidarity and strong and timely support … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son meets foreign counterparts in New York

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh. (Photo: VGP) The recommendation was raised at an online meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh with a number of localities to remove difficulties and obstacles for manufacturing enterprises in industrial parks and economic zones, export processing zones, high-tech zones and industrial clusters. According to the report by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), in the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 pandemic, industrial parks and industrial clusters have implemented plans to limit impacts on business operations. Production models were applied such as "3-on-site", "one route, two destinations", quick testing for workers to meet deadlines for orders, proactively seeking raw materials, cut operating costs, etc. However, the ministry said that in addition to attracting investment, businesses in industrial zones face many difficulties, when the global supply chain is interrupted, causing a shortage of … [Read more...] about Ministry asks Government to reconsider ‘3-on-site’ production model