Cooperation between ASEAN and East Asian nations is key to COVID-19 combat

Cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and East Asian countries is the key to containing and putting an end to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the press on April 14. ​

Chinese expert lauds Vietnam’s role in organising ASEAN, ASEAN+3 summits on COVID-19

Vietnam, in its capacity as ASEAN Chair 2020, has played a significant role in initiating, organising and accelerating the online Special ASEAN+3 Summit on COVID-19 on April 14,

Kien Giang households allotted forests for conservation, exploitation protect them well

Households allocated forest lands to exploit but also protect in Kien Giang Province have improved their income from harvesting trees and aquatic creatures and growing crops.  

ASEAN+3 countries cooperate in battle against COVID-19

Leaders attending the online Special ASEAN+3 Summit on COVID-19 response, chaired by Vietnam on Tuesday, shared experience and discussed concrete measures to stamp out the pandemic.

Vietnamese nationals brought home from the UK

Around 100 British nationals have flown home from Vietnam and Cambodia onboard a specially arranged flight.

Online sculpture exhibition shown on Facebook

A sculpture exhibition featuring the latest works by 13 artists has been released online this week.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia on April 15

Social distancing should be kept in high-risk localities: committee

Landlords reduce rent to help unemployed workers

Landlords in many localities have reduced or exempted rent for tenants who have lost jobs or have suffered financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Levelling up agriculture through modern tech and linking farming communities

Digitalising the agricultural sector is an essential requirement in the context of disease and climate change.

Majority of Vietnamese agree to extend social distancing to stop pandemic

Nearly 90 percent of the asked Vietnamese have agreed that the Government should continue its social distancing policy beyond April 15 to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey conducted by Infocus Mekong Research.

Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him

Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic.

Vietnam Airlines flies British tourists home amid COVID-19

About 100 British nationals have flown home from Vietnam and Cambodia on a Vietnam Airlines flight specially arranged by the British Embassy in Vietnam and Vietnamese authorities.

Vietnamese enterprises add jobs as Chinese supplies to int'l buyers are interrupted

International manufacturers are seeking component suppliers in Vietnam, considering Vietnam as an alternative market in the context of Covid-19 escalation.

Coronavirus: India's race against time to save doctors

India does not have the PPE kits it needs to protect its doctors and police from Covid-19 infection.

Vietnam lauds implementation of peace agreement in Colombia

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Permanent Mission to the UN, has appreciated the positive results of a peace agreement in Colombia and believed that this will contribute to ensuring security and safety for people in the country.

Vietnam “rice ATMs” spotlighted on international news

“Rice ATMs” which have been set up around Vietnam to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic have been featured by international news broadcasters over the last few days.

Coronavirus: When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe

Worrying cases of domestic abuse have emerged across Europe after weeks of confinement.

Coronavirus: Five ways the outbreak is hitting global food industry

From demand for orange juice to vegetables left unpicked, our usual supply chains have been upended.

Vietnamese peacekeepers in South Sudan steel themselves for COVID-19 fight

As war-ravaged South Sudan confirmed its first case of COVID-19 last week, medical officers of Vietnam’s second level-2 field hospital stand ready to join the fight against the pandemic while undertaking their UN peacekeeping mission in the country.

Coronavirus: The stars holding online reunions under lockdown

As the High School Musical cast prepares to sing together again, which other stars are doing the same?

Life on Truong Sa archipelago

Life of people on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago has been improved since national liberation in 1975 thanks to efforts from both the army and people on its islands.

Son La women’s football club thrown a lifeline

Son La Province women’s football team have received a lifeline to avoid going out of business, after reports in recent days that the club was on the precipice.

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VN referees still train despite COVID-19 pandemic

Like footballers, Vietnamese referees have had the beautiful game taken away from them due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that isn't stopping them from keeping in shape.