According to the Government Office, to enhance pandemic control and create favourable conditions for socio-economic recovery and development, the Government leader has assigned Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam to continue directing the Ministry of Health, other ministries and sectors, and 63 provincial-level localities to drastically carry out anti-pandemic measures, especially accelerating Covid-19 vaccination.

Students get vaccinated against Covid-19.

He asked the Health Ministry and the chairpersons of the provincial-level People’s Committees to speed up the inoculation, particularly administering the third and fourth doses to people aged 12 and above, and the two primary doses to children aged 5 - 11 in a safe, scientific and effective manner.

He also requested sufficient and timely provision of medicine and medical supplies for the Covid-19 combat, as well as health examination and treatment.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Information and Communications was demanded to work with the Health Ministry and media agencies to boost communications to raise public awareness of the unpredictable pandemic situation and the Omicron sub-variant BA.5 so that people will support Covid-19 vaccination and continue practicing anti-pandemic measures.

COP26 President hails Vietnam’s determination in transition to green, renewable energy

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting in London on June 30 (local time) with UK Cabinet Office Minister and President for 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Alok Sharma who expressed impression at Vietnam’s determination in transition to green and renewable energy.

Regent Phu Quoc among world's 6 best seaside hotels: Independent

British newspaper The Independent has listed Regent Phu Quoc, opened to tourists in April, among the six best seaside hotels in the world for a summer retreat.

Hanoi, Hoi An travel experiences among Asia's 25 best in 2022

Hanoi motorbike tour and Hoi An cooking class have been selected by readers of US travel site Tripadvisor as two of the 25 best travel experiences in Asia.

Embassy takes actions to support victims of toxic gas leak in Jordan

The Vietnamese Embassy in Saudi Arabia and Jordan said it has asked competent agencies of Jordan, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to coordinate in supporting Vietnamese citizens injured in a toxic gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba port on June 27, and handling relevant issues.

Finance ministry proposes tax cuts on gasoline

The Ministry of Finance has apprised the government of its plan to reduce special consumption tax and value-added tax on gasoline to bring its prices down.

Source: VNA