Noting that Vietnam is undertaking measures to balance pandemic control and economic development efforts, Shimizu Akira said that in the coming time, JICA will continue to assist Vietnam in the work via improving the capacity of central hospitals and providing equipment to hospitals at local levels, thus helping the country strengthen its medical system.

At the press conference.

JICA has also assisted Ho Chi Minh City in building testing facilities with an aim to increasing the city’s capacity in testing and preventing communicable diseases, while offering technical and training support to local hospitals, he said.

It has also provided aid for many hospitals in Vietnam including the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases and Bach Mai Hospital in Covid-19 to serve Covid-19 treatment, he added.

Regarding Japan’s support to Vietnam in post-pandemic economic recovery, he said that JICA will help Vietnam strengthen connectivity with other ASEAN countries, making it easier for people to travel.

JICA will cooperate with Vietnam in human resources training, promoting the country’s industrialisation, digital transformation, developing 5G service, implementing technical research projects in Can Tho University, and strengthening connections among businesses and training facilities in the southern region, he pledged.

He also stressed the need for Vietnam to expand the access of businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to middle and long-term loans from private banks to help them overcome difficulties caused by Covid-19.

MoIT vows support for Samsung, suppliers to maintain supply chain

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a teleconference with Samsung Vietnam and its suppliers on October 14, affirming that the ministry’s top priority now is assisting businesses in Vietnam to achieve the “twin targets” of ensuring safety amid the Covid-9 pandemic and maintaining production to avoid disruptions to supply chains.

VND8 billion allocated to support returnees from pandemic-hit areas

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee has decided to allocate VND8 billion to support people returning from pandemic-hit areas to their home provinces in Soc Trang, An Giang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang and Binh Dinh.

Luc Ngan supports consumption of orange, pomelo and signature products

(BGO)- Currently, the citrus growing area in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province is 6,740 hectares including 4,142 hectares of orange, 2,252 hectares of pomelo and 346 hectares of other citrus trees. The annual output reaches more than 60,000 tonnes. 

Timely support from unemployment insurance fund for right beneficiaries

(BGO) - Implementing the Government’s Resolution No. 116/NQ-CP dated September 24, 2021 on supporting employees and employers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic from the unemployment insurance fund, from October 1, Bac Giang province's Social Insurance Agency has quickly guided businesses, units and employees to enjoy the support policy.

Bac Giang DOFA establishes 24/24- hour supporting team for foreigners relating to Covid-19 pandemic

(BGO)- The provincial Department of Foreign Affairs (DOFA) has issued the Decision No 72/QD-SNgV on establishment of a Supporting Team, which is available 24/24 hours to receive information from foreigners about Covid-19 pandemic in Bac Giang province.

Source: NDO/VNA