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.
13:08, 2021/11/24
Hanoi confirms over 200 Covid-19 patients for seven consecutive days
Hanoi's coronavirus situation is alarming with an upward trend of new infections. A sharp increase is predicted during the Tet holiday.
11:49, 2021/11/19
Hanoi no longer requires Covid-19 quarantine mandate on returnees from high-risk areas
The capital city demands self-quarantine based on the visitors' vaccination status.
12:29, 2021/11/16
HCMC-based Cho Ray Hospital honored at International Hospital Federation’s awards
Cho Ray Hospital is the first and only hospital in Vietnam to have been recognized as a member of the prestigious organization of International Hospital Federation.
15:49, 2021/11/15
Hanoi shortens interval between AstraZeneca doses
AstraZeneca is the first Covid-19 vaccine authorized for use in Vietnam and it is currently the most widely used vaccine in the national vaccination campaign.
08:58, 2021/11/12
Hanoi to set up more than 500 makeshift medical stations
Makeshift medical stations provide primary health care for people in the area while giving treatment to people infected with the Covid-19 virus in the community and family.
10:27, 2021/11/06
Phase-out of mercury-containing dental fillings gains momentum
The first part of the fourth Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP4) was held online November 1-5 in Geneva.
11:54, 2021/11/05
Vietnam vaccine passports recognized by US, UK
So far, at least four countries have officially recognized vaccine passports from Vietnam.
22:03, 2021/11/04
Japan’s drug maker to begin Covid-19 vaccine Phase 3 clinical trial in Vietnam
The clinical trial is aimed at putting its "recombinant protein vaccine" on the list of the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.
21:51, 2021/10/31
Vietnam reports more Covid-19 infections, big cities urge vaccine booster shots
Health authorities target to inoculate at least two-thirds of nearly 100 million people against Covid-19 by the first quarter of next year.
19:54, 2021/10/27
Vietnam's child coronavirus vaccination drive kicks off in HCMC
Cu Chi District and downtown District 1 are the first localities in Vietnam to immunize those under 18 against Covid-19.
23:35, 2021/10/22
Australia, Vietnam launch US$37M human resource program for 2021-2025
Australia collaborates on many education and training initiatives with Vietnam, facilitating institution-to-institution partnerships and supporting vibrant Australian alumni associations.
18:26, 2021/10/22
Vietnam’s biggest Covid-19 makeshift hospital to be closed
The biggest Covid-19 treatment facility in Vietnam used to treat more than 20,000 patients at its peak.
20:11, 2021/10/21
Vietnam to contribute US$5 million medical supplies to ASEAN
The fund will be used to buy vaccines for the bloc's members.
14:13, 2021/10/18
Hanoi hospital lockdown ends
The hospital rolls out containment measures at the highest level and halted regular medical checkups and treatment.
15:45, 2021/10/15
Vietnam starts Covid-19 vaccine administration for children aged 12-17
Parents or other legal guardians must sign their consent for the children's vaccination.
14:47, 2021/10/14
Vietnam strives to fully vaccinate 95% of adolescents against Covid-19
The health ministry is working on immunization guidelines to start vaccinating adolescents against Covid-19 within this month.
11:24, 2021/10/08
Vaccines and treatment drugs - key solutions to fight Covid-19 in Vietnam
The country has set a pilot plan to welcome fully vaccinated tourists, in which Phu Quoc island is the first sandbox.
19:20, 2021/09/29
Vietnam receives 740,000 Russian-made vaccine doses
The Russian-made vaccine doses will be used in the national immunization program.
17:09, 2021/09/24
Vietnam successfully produces first batch of Russian Covid-19 vaccine
The vaccine went through quality control by Gamaleya Center, the Russian research institute that develops the Sputnik V vaccine.
20:25, 2021/09/21
Covid home treatment - a solution for Vietnam to safely live with Covid-19: UK experts
“Vaccination is just half the challenge amid the current surge of the Delta variant.”