Various policies designed to support COVID-19-hit businesses, labourers
Various policies issued by the Government, ministries, sectors and localities last week with an aim to supporting businesses and labourers affected by COVID-19.
Hanoi (VNA) – Various policiesissued by the Government, ministries, sectors and localities lastweek with an aim to supporting businesses and labourers affected by COVID-19.
At an online meeting on September 25 with theSteering Committees for COVID-19 Prevention and Control of 705 districts and 63cities and provinces nationwide, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the NationalSteering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said that the committeehad adjusted the pandemic response strategy in the direction of safely,flexibly adapting to and effectively controlling COVID-19, implementingpandemic control and socio-economic development at the same time.
Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanhsigned Directive 26/CT/TTg on promoting production, transport, selling andexporting of farm produce amid COVID-19, asking the Ministry of Agriculture andRural Development to direct localities not to allow the disruption ofagricultural production chains and ensure the supply of agricultural productsfor domestic demands and export in all circumstances.
Logistics vessels in Vung Tau have been allowed to carry supplies to fishing vessels operating offshore (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Minister of Transport Nguyen VanThe signed Directive 08/CT-BGTVT on strengthening transport activities toassist the selling of farm produce amid the pandemic, creating optimalconditions for the transport of goods and materials serving production amonglocalities across the country.
At the same time, the General Department ofState Reserve under the Ministry of Finance signed a contract to buy 75,400tonnes of rice to support the needy in nine southern cities and provincesincluding Binh Duong, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, An Giang, Tien Giang, Kien Giang, CaMau, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City.
The State Bank of Vietnam also sent adocument to credit organisations and branches of foreign banks in Vietnam,asking them to apply measures to support their COVID-19-hit customers in linewith the regulations.
A virtual workplace platform named VCCI-Workplacewas launched by the Business Cooperation Council in Response to COVID-19 underthe Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to help enterprises in thefight against COVID-19 and resume production and business. Registration for theprogramme can be made at //covid19.vcci.vn.
Alongside, many localities have also designedtheir own policies to support businesses and labourers affected by thepandemic./.
The outlying Ba Vi district of Hanoi has well-maintained its COVID-19-free zones, or ‘green zones’, along with ensuring business operations to meet demand of local residents and supply for those in downtown.
The southern province of Tay Ninh saw 185 foreign-invested and domestic companies, or close to 70 percent of its total, across local industrial parks and economic zone registered to resume their operations as of September 27.
Vietnam recorded an additional 9,362 COVID-19 infections, including 20 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 27, according to the Ministry of Health.
Despite COVID-19, foreign investors’ new capital registered in Vietnam reached 22.15 billion USD in the first nine months, up 4.4 percent compared to the same period last year, as heard at the Government Portal’s online conference held on September 27 with the participation of a number of localities housing foreign direct investment (FDI) projects.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu has suggested consolidating the legal system, streamlining administrative procedures and synchronously implementing policies relating to overseas Vietnamese.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
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Logistics vessels in Vung Tau have been allowed to carry supplies to fishing vessels operating offshore (Photo: VNA) 
