Covid-19 Vaccine

The two countries have expressed their hope to forge the relations with ASEAN through the 2021-2025 Action Plans.

Vietnam is one of the 10 largest recipients of US donated vaccines.

Japan is considered a trusted friend of ASEAN in multisectoral cooperation, with that in Covid-19 response over the past three years.

Ho Chi Minh City will vaccinate all adults aged above 18 regardless of residents or non-residents.

US-donated vaccines have so far accounted for two-thirds of the global vaccine relief to Vietnam.

Vietnam seeks France’s support in the transfer of vaccine technologies and medical equipment.

The tech transfer is expected to provide quality and affordable Covid-19 vaccine to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries.

Vietnam is making efforts to have its own Covid-19 vaccines amid the global thin supply.

The assistance is meaningful at a time when Covid-19 is sweeping through the southern region of Vietnam with Ho Chi Minh City the epicenter.

Vietnam will receive the US vaccines through both the WHO-led COVAX Facility and direct shipment.