Friday, February 26, 2021, 08:29 GMT+7
Officials pose at a ceremony to inaugurate a national population database in Hanoi, February 26, 2021. Photo: Viet Dung / Tuoi Tre
What you need to know today in Vietnam:
Society
-- Vietnam reported seven local COVID-19 infections on Thursday and zero ones on Friday morning, with the national tally standing at 2,421, including 1,520 domestic cases.
-- Ho Chi Minh City authorities said on Thursday that non-essential businesses will be allowed to reopen from March 1, except for discos, bars, clubs, karaoke parlors, and sports facilities with a closed setting. The city has recorded zero community coronavirus cases since February 11.
-- Vietnam debuted a national population database on Thursday. The database is managed by the Ministry of Public Security.