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Vietnam confirmed an additional 9,472 Covid-19 infections on Thursday and 6,226 patients were discharged from hospital following their recovery the same day, according to the Ministry of Health. Health workers take samples for Covid-19 testing in Hanoi According to the ministry's report, 9,465 of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 33 localities including HCM City (5,052), Binh Duong (2,764), Dong Nai (760), Long An (190), Kien Giang (163), An Giang (109), and Tay Ninh (86). There were seven imported patients confirmed today. The new infection number showed a decrease of 2,060 cases compared to yesterday's figure. There were 5,344 infections found in the community. As of Thursday evening, 723,962 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 (358,707), Binh Duong (190,257), Dong Nai (43,122), Long An …

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The HCM City Department of Health has asked the city government to create a payment scale for fees for COVID-19 treatment at private facilities. At the Covid-19 Resuscitation Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. VNN Photo: Thanh Tung The department said there is currently a lack of specific guidelines on payments for treatment at private medical facilities. Under the proposal, the cost of treatment, including medical examination, hospital beds and other technical services, would be paid by the State based on the price of medical examination and treatment services set by the Ministry of Health. For other expenses such as private or VIP rooms and extra meals, as well as other additional services on demand, payment will be made at the agreed-upon rate between the hospital and the patient. On August 23, HCM City asked for guidance on COVID-19 treatment costs at private medical facilities. On September 1, the Ministry of Finance asked the Ministry of Health to urgently issue …

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At the press brief (Photo: SGGP) She made the statement at a regular press conference to inform about the Covid-19 epidemic in the city on September 23. According to her, Thu Duc authority has just temporarily stopped vaccination in 34 wards to focus on testing from September 22 to 30. She added that chairpersons of 34 wards will re-check those who have not received the first dose and the second dose of vaccine. Ms. Mai announced home care for patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19 in the city was highly praised as it aimed at reducing the mortality rate. City authorities have adopted various policies to take care of Covid-19 patients at home including the provision of medicine bags, gifts, consultations. Moreover, the city has set up 500 mobilize medical centers to take care of infected people at home. At the press conference, Deputy Head of HCMC Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control Pham Duc Hai said that as of 6 pm on September 20, the southern …

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Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan presents 3,000 test kits to Tay Ninh province. (Photo: VNA) Tay Ninh (VNA) – Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on September 22 visited and offered encouragement to frontliners in the fight against COVID-19 in Trang Bang township, Moc Bai international border gate in Ben Cau district, and businesses in Phuoc Dong industrial park in the southern province of Tay Ninh . The province has so far basically expanded pandemic-free areas, accounting for 86 percent. Seven out of the province's nine districts, townships and cities have returned to new normal. Xuan asked provincial authorities to come up with specific anti-pandemic plans for each area, unit and locality while mitigating the emergence of hotspots in the community, ensuring social welfare for residents, especially the poor in border areas, towards gradually recovering the economy. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Duc Trong said Tay Ninh has so far recorded …

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Workers receive their vaccines to help businesses maintain "three-on-site" production in the Noi Bai Industrial Zone. — VNA/VNS Photo Local businesses are struggling to recruit new employees due to a labour shortage caused by the fourth wave of COVID-19, according to authorities and business leaders. Those who want to be employed must meet the requirements for "green cards", which includes being vaccinated against COVID-19. On top of this, businesses must also outline their plans to safely resume production. This has caused difficulties for both firms and employees. An owner of a garment company in Binh Tan District of HCM City said that, since July 2021, his company has been among 45 firms to receive top priority for vaccinations because they are located in a high-risk zone. Despite this, not all employees and workers have been fully vaccinated yet. He said HCM City has now offered incentives for businesses to reopen their production. However, only those with “green cards” …

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The Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in Ho Chi Minh City receives one million Covid-19 antigen rapid test kits along with test fee support for two million samples with a total amount of VND200 billion (US$8.8 million). Accordingly, the Covid-19 test kits and the test fees were donated by Sovico Holdings, Ho Chi Minh Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) and Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company. Speaking at the ceremony, Standing Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Trung expressed his thankfulness to Sovico Holdings, Ho Chi Minh Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) and Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company for joining hands with the city in Covid-19 pandemic prevention and control. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung guaranteed to promptly send the SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid test kits to the city's frontline forces in the Covid-19 fight to accelerate the tests, track coronavirus infections and …

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Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) HSBC Bank Vietnam announced that it has supported General Atlantic and Dragoneer Investment Group in co-leading a US$250 million in Series B funding round in VNLIFE Corporation Joint Stock Company (VNLIFE), a leading technology company pioneering the development of Vietnam’s digital ecosystem. This is considered the largest capital raising deal revealed in the venture capital market in Vietnam recently. The injection of capital is expected to accelerate the growth of VNLIFE’s existing businesses and support its development of new platforms and technologies to better serve its merchant partners and Vietnamese consumers. Similarly, VinaCapital Ventures (V2), the technology investment platform of VinaCapital Group, said it has invested in GlobalCare, an insurtech company that provides solutions for the sale and administrative processes of insurance agencies and business partners selling non-life insurance policies. Founded in 2017 by Dinh Thi …

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A group of 16 commercial banks, accounting for 75% of total outstanding loans, has committed to foregoing around VND20.6 trillion ($906.3 million) in waiving and lowering interest rates for customers in the remainder of the year. From January 23 to August 31, banks have foregone a total of VND26 trillion ($1.14 billion) in profit to support customers, while 16 banks have reduced their profit by VND8.86 trillion ($390 million) from July 15 to August 31, or 43% of their committed amount. Since the first Covid-19 outbreak last year, commercial banks and credit institutions under the instruction of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) have been actively providing support for businesses struggling with the Covid-19 impacts and stabilizing the macroeconomy for a speedy recovery. Vietnam Bank for Social Policies at Ba Vi District, Hanoi, provides preferential loans for customers. Photo: Hong Dat In 2020, the SBV cut the policy rates three times with a total of 1.5-2 …

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Local firms are taking advantage of opportunities from the deal at a time when trading activities are struggling with Covid-19 impacts. Despite the severe Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of over US$1.44 billion to six markets in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), including the likes of Chile, Peru, or Australia during the eight-month period. “This is a positive signal showing local firms are taking advantage of opportunities from the deal at a time when trading activities are struggling with Covid-19 impacts,” said Nguyen Cam Trang, deputy director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s (MoIT) Agency for Foreign Trade. “Vietnam key export products to CPTPP markets mainly focus on garments, footwear, or furniture,” Trang added, noting Mexico and Canada in the CPTPP are the two markets having a first-ever free trade deal with Vietnam. According to Trang, with a deep tariff cut of up to 94.9% of tax rates, the …

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The Translational Health Science & Technology Institute (THSTI) will evaluate immunogenicity of the Made-in-Vietnam Nanocovax COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology of Vietnam. Vaccine NanoCovax (Source: Nanogen) A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed at a ceremony held in Faridabad city of India’s Haryana state on September 23. Under the agreement, Nanogen will send cell samples of volunteers participating in the third trial phase of Nanocovax to the THSTI for assessment. Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau affirmed that the collaboration with the THSTI holds significant meaning for Nanogen in the research and development of the vaccine candidate. The Indian institute’s objective evaluation will help confirm the quality of Nanocovax and serve as a foundation for Nanogen to produce the homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for domestic use as well as for export. THSTI is an institute of the …

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