F1 Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 postponed

The Formula One VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will be put on hold due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 outbreak, announced organisers on March 13.

Foreign Ministry issues advice to citizens on COVID-19 threat

The Consular Department under the Foreign Ministry has issued advice to Vietnamese citizens on what they should do amid latest complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic in many countries and territories worldwide.

Vietnam suspends entry of tourists from or transiting Schengen countries, UK

Vietnam will temporarily deny entry of tourists coming from or transiting Schengen countries and the UK within 14 days before their intended arrival in Vietnam, and suspend visas-on-arrival at border gates amid COVID-19 epidemic.

200 pilots at Vietnam Airlines lose flight hours

With 40 aircrafts left idle, about 200 pilots of Vietnam Airlines have had few flight hours.

The EVFTA’s grand impacts on Vietnam’s industrial sector

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and Investment Protection Agreement raise many hopes for all of Vietnam’s economic sectors. 

Network propels smart city schemes

Amid the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is taking advantage of the ASEAN Smart Cities Network in order to formulate several policies on building smart cities and attracting deeper investment.

Duong opens new chapter for Vietnamese boxing

Vietnam has waited more than three decades to see a Vietnamese fighter qualify for an Olympics and Nguyen Van Duong ended the drought after he secured a Tokyo Olympic slot at the Asia/Oceania Olympic boxing qualifying tournament.

 

Consolidating protection for intellectual property rights

As Vietnam strives to forge a digital economy, there is a growing need to protect intellectual property rights. 

Japan provides top care for Vietnamese guest workers

Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the first thing Nguyen Thi My Loan does every day at Mishow Ltd.Co in Tokyo is to wash her hands with sanitiser. This is a mandatory requirement for all employees at the company.

What would Vietnam be without the Mekong Delta?

With the country overwhelmed by fear of the novel coronavirus, another even more severe threat is slowly approaching in the south: the death of the Mekong Delta.

 

A talk with the first Vietnamese woman appointed WHO's division director

Tran Thi Giang Huong, director of the Department of International Co-operation under the Ministry of Health, was appointed Director of the World Health Organisation’s Division of Programmes for Disease Control last year.

Head in the clouds, Vietnamese engineer reaches for the stars

Three mice died and a few hearts sank. It was March, 2015 in Hyderabad, India. When the vital signs went down, Pham Gia Vinh and his team knew the mice would die.

Must-visit tomb of Nguyen Dynasty hero in HCM City

Not far from a crowded market in HCM City is a temple that enshrines a revered hero with a bloody family tragedy.

 

Encouraging signs in real estate arena

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak piling pressure on the toughest segments of the real estate market in hospitality, retail, and industrial property, positive signs have also been unearthed.  

Vietnam endeavors to combat trade fraud

The government of Vietnam’s effort to combat trade fraud has been highly appreciated by trade partners as Vietnam’s exports to important markets continue to be welcomed.

47 cases of covid-19 infection reported in Vietnam, including a VN Airlines stewardess

A Vietnam Airlines stewardess has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, becoming the 45th Covid-19 patient in the country.

A look inside a COVID-19 treatment facility in Hanoi

The National Hospital of Tropical Diseases in Hanoi is currently hosting 10 patients in their treatment area who may potentially be infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), let’s take a closer view at the premises.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 13

Shareholders’ meetings to proceed as usual, say firms

 

Vietnam achieves trade surplus of almost $2b in two months

Vietnam gained a trade surplus of US$1.82 billion in the first two months this year despite strong impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, said the General Department of Customs.

 

'Super swindlers' under investigation in Da Nang

Da Nang City’s Hoa Vang District Police on Thursday began an investigation into two swindlers for appropriating a total of VNĐ12 billion (US$516,000) from some 1,000 people.

 

VN alcohol industry calls for Government help

The high consumption of beer in Viet Nam has previously attracted brewers to cash in. But now, the Vietnam Beer Alcohol Beverage Association (VBA) is asking the Government for help.

 

Archers advance to five finals at Bangkok Asia Cup

Vietnamese athletes on Thursday secured berths in five finals of the Asia Archery Cup, leg 1, in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Vietnam offers free treatment to all Covid-19 patients

People infected with the new coronavirus in Vietnam have been covered by the health insurance fund, while quarantined cases are being given free-of-charge essential items for their daily activities in isolation wards.

Hanoi, HCM City schools remain closed due to COVID-19 concern

The Hanoi People’s Committee has agreed with a proposal of the municipal Departments of Education and Training, Health, and Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to continue keeping schools close in response to the spread of the COVID-19.

Hanoi shuts down historical relics, bars amid COVID-19 outbreak

Hanoi Mayor Nguyen Duc Chung today ordered a temporary closure of the historical relics in both urban and suburban areas, and a halt of the operation of the bars and karaoke parlours as well as music programmes until the end of March.