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Localities must continue to prioritize the allocation of capital from their budget to the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP), in order to supplement capital sources for the poor and other policy beneficiaries to access loans.

Covid-19 checkpoints around Ho Chi Minh City were removed on September 30, with all activities to be gradually re-opened under a plan to ensure the health and safety of citizens.

Twenty-six per cent of Vietnamese consumers took out insurance policies during the fourth wave of Covid-19, according to a YouGov survey. This presents major opportunities for insurance companies in the country.

According to Mr. Terence D. Jones, UNDP Resident Representative, to achieve the dual goals of supporting disadvantaged households and promoting economic growth, Vietnam’s cash assistance program must be implemented as quickly as possible.

The government will provide VND30 trillion ($1.32 billion) in cash support to workers affected by Covid-19, from the Unemployment Insurance Fund, and at the same time reduce contributions by employers to the Fund.

Pfizer is committed to providing 31 million doses of vaccine to Vietnam this year, according to Mr. Jonathan Selib, Senior Vice President of Global Policy at the pharma giant.