Vietnam strives for at least one Vietnam strives for at least one successful homegrown COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 Vietnam strives to have at least one successful domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine this year, according to deputy health minister Tran Van Thuan. The COVIVAC COVID-19 vaccine is produced by the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC) (Source: Ministry of Health) Speaking at a meeting of the special working group on COVID-19 vaccine development and clinical trials on July 17, Thuan said COVID-19 vaccine is a matter of paramount concern to the Vietnamese Party and State leaders. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, has asked World Health Organisation (WHO)