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Illustrative image (Photo: https://asia.nikkei.com/ ) Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai cabinet on March 2 approved a budget worth 6.3 billion baht (210 million USD) for purchasing an additional 35 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine produced by the UK, bringing its total vaccine ordered to 63 million doses. According to a spokesperson of the Thai government, the new batch of vaccine will arrive in Thailand simultaneously with 26 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine and 2 million doses of Sinovac vaccine of China ordered previously. Thailand's Ministry of Health is still negotiating to buy more vaccines from other manufacturers as the government prepares to open registration for vaccinations for people. The country officially started its COVID-19 vaccination programme on February 28. Thailand reported 42 new COVID-19 cases and one more death on March 2, lifting the total of infections and fatalities to 26,073 and 84, respectively. Thai Minister of … [Read more...] about Thailand orders additional 35 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The Lao Ministry of Health hopes to vaccinate 20 percent of its population against COVID-19 by the end of this year. - Illustrative image (Photo: Lao National Radio) Vientiane (VNA) - Some 150,000 medical workers in Laos will receive vaccination against COVID-19 in March and April, using 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine donated by China. According to Head of the Department of Hygiene and Health Promotion under Lao Ministry of Health Phonepaseuth Ounaphom, this vaccination programme is part of the COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control plan that the local health authorities are working hard to implement. People in high-risk groups between the ages of 18 and 60 will also be given priority in this plan, including medical personnel, the elderly, people with chronic illnesses, and migrant workers. The Lao Ministry of Health hopes to vaccinate 20 percent of its population against COVID-19 by the end of this year. The rate is expected to increase to 50 percent … [Read more...] about Laos: 150,000 medical workers to get COVID-19 vaccination

Dr. Duong Huu Thai, director of the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC), will be part of a research team receiving training on the testing process and the recruitment of volunteers who will participate in the first phase of human trials for Covivac, the nation’s second potential COVID-19 vaccine. Ahead of the trials, Hanoi Medical University has prepared all necessary facilities for vaccine injections, volunteer monitoring, and emergency aid. The representative from the Hanoi Medical University stated that the clinical trial area will be located on the third floor of the university’s dormitory, while all accommodation, medicines, and equipment for human trials has been prepared in line with standards set out by the Ministry of Health. According to the schedule, volunteers will remain at the clinical trial area for a period of 24 hours after receiving their shots and will be subject to strict health observations by the research team. Covivac is a homegrown … [Read more...] about Preparations underway for first phase of clinical trials for Covivac vaccine

While global supply chains continue to adjust to current restrictions, what can be done to mobilise high-quality investment? Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong Trade conflicts among major economies worldwide and the severe consequences of the pandemic since last year have been accelerating the relocation of big corporations to avoid high tariffs and reduce risks. Of these, numerous countries have also promulgated attractive policies for foreign direct investment (FDI), while Vietnam has got its own advantages to welcome investment, as well as carried out some outstanding solutions and innovative measures to meet the demand of potential investors. Vietnam has been ready to welcome new investors based on huge clean land areas, power sources for production, high-quality human resources, supporting industries, and simplified administrative procedures. For large-scale projects which apply high technologies, generate a lot of added value, and … [Read more...] about A vaccine for COVID-19 and FDI gain

He added that the Ministry of Health has prepared all for vaccine rollout. Mentioning the first batch of AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine including 117,600 doses, Mr. Cuong said that Vietnam basically checked its quality while the health sector is waiting for certification from its South Korean peer. He said Vietnam has been urging the South Korean peer to have result of assessment. It is expected that Vietnam will administer shots of vaccine in the end of the next week. Head of the Center for Disease Control in the Central City of Da Nang Dr. Nguyen Tam Lam yesterday said that the center has taken 6,700 samples of frontline medical workers for testing. Test results have shown that they were all negative for SARS-CoV-2. Yesterday evening, the National Steering Board for Covid-19 Prevention and Control said that the country recorded ten more new Covid-19 cases including five in the Northern Province of Hai Duong and five imported cases in the Mekong Delta Province of Kien … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready for Covid-19 vaccine rollout