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Further support for Hanoians affected by Covid
Hanoi has provided social security support to more than 2.6 million people facing difficulties from Covid-19, totaling over VND1 trillion ($44 million).
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HCMC to introduce "green card" for fully vaccinated
People in Ho Chi Minh City who have had two doses of Covid-19 vaccine or are proven to have antibodies will be granted a “green card” and can participate in almost all economic and production activities.
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Food and medical relief app launched in HCMC
The Ho Chi Minh City Welfare Center has introduced an app called “An sinh” that helps people seek relief, food support, or medical care and can quickly access useful groups such as charity organizations. More than 200,000 people registered on the first day of launch.
Hanoi supporting businesses and people
Hanoi is extending the timeframe for the payment of budget obligations for businesses and individuals, to ease the difficulties caused by Covid-19. The city has extended the payment time on nearly VND19 trillion ($831.11 million) of taxes and land rentals.
Support for Covid-hit foreigners in Hanoi
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi has presented gifts to 270 foreigners living, studying, or working in Hanoi and facing difficulties due to Covid-19. The total value is VND229.6 million ($13,120).
Vietnam Motor Show canceled
Representatives from major car manufacturers have confirmed that the country’s largest auto show - the Vietnam Motor Show (VMS) 2021, scheduled to be held at the end of October - will be canceled due to Covid-19.
Hanoi to support pandemic-affected citizens
According to the Hanoi Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the city has decided to support nearly 2.4 million people and households grappling with Covid-19. Total funding is nearly VND839 billion ($36.85 million), of which nearly VND676 billion ($29.7 million) will come from the city budget and VND163 billion ($7.16 million) from social capital.
EuroCham fundraising campaign bringing in donations
More than 30 European businesses and individuals donated some $150,000 during the first ten days of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam)’s fundraising campaign to help the country fight Covid-19. EuroCham hopes to raise $500,000 to make a real difference in the fight against the pandemic.
Hanoi helping freelance workers
Hanoi decided on August 30 to support nearly 86,000 freelance workers with funds totaling VND128 billion ($5.6 million). It has already supported more than 65,700 employees with a total of VND98 billion ($4.3 million).