Words on the Street: Vietnam's E-Cigarette ban sparks debate
Welcome back to Words on the Street, where we explore the stories that influence discussions and spark arguments on Hanoi's bustling streets.
10:53, 2024/12/09
Hanoi to ensure medicine supply during Tet holiday
Plans are being drawn up to stockpile medicines in hospitals and a disease control center in Hanoi.
22:47, 2024/09/27
Japanese companies recognize vast potential of Vietnam's mom-and-pop sector
Vietnam's mom-and-pop sector has increasingly become a focal point for Japanese companies looking to expand their presence in Southeast Asia.
14:34, 2024/09/19
Hanoi works on cleanup, disease prevention after Typhoon Yagi
The city's medical units advice the community on the use of clean water, food safety, and environmental hygiene.
11:51, 2020/04/07
Vietnam has sufficient equipment to take care of 10,000 Covid-19 patients
Vietnam is trying to produce invasive and non-invasive ventilators to replace imported ones.
00:57, 2020/04/07
April 6: 39% of Vietnam’s coronavirus infections recover
Vietnam has been advised to keep vigilance on the epidemic as the situation is unpredictable.
19:19, 2020/04/05
Vietnam PM urges acceleration of ventilator production
Vietnam's health ministry should have plans to receive and distribute the ventilators donated by domestic and foreign organizations and individuals.
23:41, 2020/04/04
April 4: Suspected coronavirus cases in Vietnam fall by nearly 1,000 in a day
In response to the prime minister's request, a number of tough measures have been taken in different localities.
01:53, 2020/04/04
April 3: Vietnam’s coronavirus cases hit 237, 85 recover
The active cases are under treatment at 21 hospitals and clinics nationwide.
19:16, 2020/04/03
Hanoi-based infectious catering firm asked to halt operations
The food caterer for hospitals in Hanoi is being asked to discontinue its services after two dozens of its employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
04:04, 2020/04/02
April 1: Vietnam’s Covid-19 case toll climbs to 218
Up to 63 Covid-29 patients have recovered, including 16 in the first phase (before March 6) and 47 in the second phase of the fight against the virus in Vietnam.
12:43, 2020/04/01
Japan-based firm supports Vietnam to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients
Japan-based company is expected to cooperate with a Vietnamese partner to produce ventilators in Vietnam.
22:35, 2020/03/31
How quick coronavirus testing stations in Hanoi work?
Authorities in Dong Da district set up five quick coronavirus testing stations in Kim Lien ward.
20:13, 2020/03/31
March 31: Vietnam finds four new coronavirus cases
Today's new cases are considerably fewer compared to recent days.
07:50, 2020/03/31
March 30: Vietnam’s coronavirus cases jump to 203, Bach Mai Hospital count hits 33
So far, 33 infected people are connected with Bach Mai Hospital, including two medical workers.
17:56, 2020/03/30
Makeshift hospital built in Bach Mai Hospital, new corona hot spot in Hanoi
The makeshift hospital is among a host of contingency plans that the hospital has prepared to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.
17:46, 2020/03/30
Hanoi: 27 Covid-19 patients cured and discharged from hospital
All 27 people have tested negative for the new coronavirus at least twice in a row, meeting the criteria set by the Ministry of Health for their discharge.
13:58, 2020/03/30
Strengthen pandemic countermeasures, Vietnam health ministry tells hospitals
Some referral hospitals and hospitals in big cities have to enhance infection prevention and perform large-scale screening tests if necessary.
08:40, 2020/03/30
Vietnam strives to stamp out Covid-19 at Hanoi hospital: Deputy PM
Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital is considered a big and dangerous Covid-19 outbreak.
07:21, 2020/03/30
March 29: Vietnam confirms 14 more coronavirus cases, 6 linked to Bach Mai Hospital
So far, 18 coronavirus cases in Vietnam are linked to Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital, which has become the largest Covid-19 outbreak epicenter in the country.
07:55, 2020/03/28
March 27: Vietnam’s coronavirus case toll rises to 163
Six of the 10 new cases are linked to Bach Mai hospital in Hanoi and Buddha bar in Ho Chi Minh City.
11:43, 2020/03/27
Vietnam health ministry issues Covid-19 treatment guidance
According to the regimen, the general principle of treatment for Covid-19 patients is to classify patients and determine the severity of suspected cases.
08:41, 2020/03/27
March 26: Vietnam confirms 12 new coronavirus cases, 10 from abroad
The newly-identified cases drove the infection in Hanoi to 53 and Ho Chi Minh City to 41.
15:09, 2020/03/26
Builder completes renovating hospital ahead of schedue to fight Covid-19
UDIC has mobilized its human and material resources to work three shifts per day to soon put the hospital into operation.