JUNE 17: Vietnam’s coronavirus infections hit highest-ever record
More than 40% of the total cases are detected in the northern province of Bac Giang.
More than 40% of the total cases are detected in the northern province of Bac Giang.
The cluster linked to Revival Ekklesia Mission Christian sect in Ho Chi Minh City has spawned more than 310 infections in the city and eight southern localities.
Bac Giang remains the epicenter with one third of total infections confirmed in Vietnam since early 2020.
Vietnam is speeding up the vaccination among workers after Covid-19 attacked industrial parks in areas nearby Hanoi.
Workers have been included in the priority list for Covid-19 inoculation after the pandemic sweeps through industrial parks.
Half of the daily cases were detected in Bac Giang where both suppliers Luxshare and Foxconn of Apple Inc. have plants there.
The country needs to well prepare for conditions to compete with its rivals in attracting foreign investment.
Vietnam is currently Foxconn’s largest production hub in Southeast Asia.
FDI companies, including Foxconn Vietnam, Heesung Electronics, Goertek Technology, Mitac Computer, and Luxshare ICT Vietnam, consider Hanoi as an ideal investment destination for hi-tech projects.
Foxconn plans to invest another US$700 million in Vietnam this year.