Lawmakers discuss communication work in COVID-19 fight
Lawmakers highlighted the role of information and communications in the fight against COVID-19 and economic development during the ongoing second session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi on November 9.
Hanoi (VNA) –Lawmakers highlighted the role of information and communications in the fight againstCOVID-19 and economic development during the ongoing second session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi on November 9.
Deputy Pham Nam Tien from the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong cited a survey by the VietnamChamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) as saying that since mid-March,information and communications has been one of the sectors hardest hit by thepandemic. A number of news outlets were forced to scale off or suspend the productionof print papers.
In the fight against thepandemic, he noted that fake and untruthful news on social media also spreadlike an epidemic in an uncontrolled manner, resulting in publicmisunderstandings. Several localities failed to perform well in communicationwork when issuing guiding documents, making it hard for residentsto promptly adapt to the pandemic.
Deputy Dang Xuan Phuongrepresenting the central province of Nghe An suggested that the Government’sreport should add assessments on the efficiency of information andcommunication work. He proposed the Government issue a communication strategyfor the long-term fight against the pandemic and economic recovery. The Party’sguidelines and State’s policies should be conveyed to the public in the quickestway via clear and succinct messages, he said.
Opinions also called forreaching consensus on the use of only one app for anti-pandemic activities nationwide.
Deputy Nguyen Hai Trung, Directorof the Hanoi Public Security, said the sector put into operation the national populationdatabase this year and issued 50 million chip-based ID cards for citizens,which proved efficiency in the fight against the pandemic, especially in Hanoi,Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities.
In accordance with theGovernment’s Resolution No.128/NQ-CP, the national population database has beenconnected with the database on vaccinated, tested and COVID-19-infectedresidents, making it easier for managing their travelling and fighting the pandemic.
ও The Minister of PublicSecurity and the Secretary of the Hanoi municipal Party Committee also agreed tocontrol those to and from the football match between Vietnam and Japan at MyDinh national stadium on November 11 based on ID cards incorporated withvaccination database./.
The Health Ministry’s National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology on November 9 received 1,910 vaccine fridges, 5 million syringes and 50,000 safety boxes within the framework of a vaccination support project in Vietnam funded by the Australian Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
