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Covid-19 vaccine update: Controversial Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ and its availability

00:27 | 13/08/2020

Russian business conglomerate Sistema has said it expects to put the vaccine, developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute, into mass production by the end of the year while experts expressing concerns and doubt.

The happiness of recovered COVID-19 patients as donating blood plasma

23:15 | 12/08/2020

"I am happy to do this" shared Ms. Kelly Michelle Koch (The 83), who had recovered from Covid-19, during a blood donation registration session at the Central Hospital for Tropical Disease on the morning of August 12, according to VOV.

Another 14 new cases reported; nearly 600 citizens return from coronavirus-hit countries

19:22 | 12/08/2020

Vietnam reported 14 three new COVID-19 infections on August 12 evening, raising the number of cases in the country to 880, mostly in Da Nang. Meanwhile, two flights carrying nearly 600 citizens from states around the US and Singapore landed safely at airports.

Vietnam, Venezuela seek to boost agricultural trade

14:28 | 12/08/2020

An online seminar was hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela on August 11, with a particular focus placed on introducing the nation’s significant agricultural potential.

Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine pre-ordered by 20 nations for a billion doses

09:14 | 12/08/2020

Several Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian countries have expressed an interest in purchasing the Russian vaccine named Sputnik, while several contracts have been finalised, says Kirill Dmitriyev, the head of the RDIF which finances the vaccine project.

Video:Vietnamese firms brace for prolonged Covid-19 pandemic

09:05 | 12/08/2020

Many Vietnamese businesses still believe that by staying strong and receiving support from the Vietnamese Government, Vietnam's economy can thrive during this tough time.

WHO: Russian COVID-19 vaccine requires rigorous safety data evaluation

07:55 | 12/08/2020

Any WHO stamp of approval on a COVID-19 vaccine candidate would require the rigorous safety data assessment, a WHO spokesman said on Tuesday after Russia announced its “'world first” COVID-19 vaccine approved for use.

Wool ‘ears’ for the first responders in the COVID-19 battle

07:21 | 12/08/2020

Thousands of wool “ears” have been creatively knitted to send to medical personnel whose ears turned red and painful due to prolonged face masks wearing.

Foreign banks funnel capital into Vietnam

07:17 | 12/08/2020

The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a financing package of USD 70 million to Indo Trans Logistics Corporation of Vietnam.

China alarmed as coronavirus found on frozen seafood packaging

07:11 | 12/08/2020

Authorities in China have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood that arrived from the port city of Dalian, which recently battled a surge of COVID-19 cases, Reuters cited a local government said on August 11.

COVID-19: Vietnam's medical supplies transported to Russia; domestic cases reach 863

07:06 | 12/08/2020

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on August 10 has delivered medical supplies to Russia to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic in the country. On the same day, the carrier has collaborated with relevant agencies to repatriate 340 Vietnamese citizens stranded in Russia.