VOV Vice President Pham Manh Hung (second from right) receives a certificate of merit from PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (first from right), June 16, 2020.

At a conference in Hanoi on Tuesday to review media coverage on COVID-19, PM Phuc underlined two important results - the lowest ratio of infections to population and the lowest treatment costs. In particular, he said, it is a miracle for the country to have no deaths from the disease so far. 

The Vietnam Fatherland Front was also praised for its efforts to raise 2 trillion VND (87 million USD) from individuals, businesses and organizations for the fight. 

“Our successes are attributed to the people’s patriotism and trust in the Party and State, and their suppport for the regime,” said Prime Minister Phuc.

Mr. Phuc expressed thanks to people from walks of life, including medical, army, public security staff, artists and reporters from media outlets for staying unanimous together under the Party's leadership to fight the epidemic. 

PM Phuc said Vietnam is one of a few countries to embark on a “new normal” at the earliest, and the Government will submit a range of socio-economic development measures to the National Assembly to fulfill the set targets. 

“In order to achieve the dual goal of containing the pandemic and ensuring socio-economic development, the media needs to continue honoring outstanding examples and effective economic models, helping to improve the business climate and stimulating domestic consumption,” he said.

PM Phuc presented certificates of merit to 18 organizations, including the Voice of Vietnam, for their achievements in the fight against COVID-19.