(BGO) – The (actual) industrial production value (IPV) in February is estimated at 27,560 billion VND (1.2 billion USD) in Bac Giang province, up 35 percent year on year. In accumulation, the IPV hit over 60.8 trillion VND in the first two months, up 31.1 percent against the same period last year, reported the provincial Department of Industry and Trade.

(BGO) – The domestic budget collection in Bac Giang province is estimated at 680 billion VND (29.7 million USD) in February 2022, up 26.2 percent year on year, reported the provincial Taxation Department.

(BGO) - The number of people infected with Covid-19 in Bac Giang province has continuously increased, making competent forces work overload and causing scarcity in medical supplies. To deal with this situation, the provincial Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has directed localities to mobilize all resources to overcome difficulties in disease prevention and treatment.

With travel demand picking up ahead of the Lunar New Year, airlines have increased flights to major cities and tourist hubs and ended Covid-19 testing requirements for flyers.

Vietnam will continue to increase the retirement age from January 1, 2022 in line with the Labour Code 2019.