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Government approves negotiation to buy 40 million Sputnik V doses

13/07/2021

The Government has issued Resolution 73/NQ-CP on the procurement of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, which approved the Ministry of Health’s proposal for the negotiation for 40 million doses.

Accordingly, the Government will issue a document introducing the T&T Group with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to negotiate the purchase of 40 million doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

The cost of the transaction will be covered by the group, with the vaccine licenced, assessed, and given to the people free of charge in line with regulations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tasked with conducting related diplomatic procedures, while the Ministry of Transport will coordinate in the transport of the vaccine./.

VNA/VNP

Hanoi offers free parking, public transport during Lunar New Year

16/02/2026
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During Tet, Hanoi offers free parking at selected schools and locations surrounding central heritage sites. In addition, single-journey fares are waived on the Cat Linh–Ha Dong and Nhon–Hanoi Station metro lines, while subsidised public bus services across the city are operating free of charge during the holiday period.