Vietnam isolates 82 suspected cases of nCoV infection

As of 6am on February 10, a total of 82 suspected cases of the coronavirus (nCoV) in Vietnam have been isolated and undergone strict monitoring to prevent the virus from spreading, according to the latest update issued by the Ministry of Health.

Eight decrees, one circular take effect in February

The legal documents include new regulations on  foreign exchange management regarding foreign currency funding of microfinance, socio-political organizations and non-governmental organizations.

Vietnam exempts import tax on five commodity groups to fight coronavirus

Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung has announced a tax exemption on the import of five commodity groups needed to fight the novel coronavirus in Vietnam.

 

Coronavirus cases top 40,550 up until 7:45 on February 10

By 7:45 Feb. 10, 2020, 40,553 confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV infection have been reported globally, including 910 deaths (908 in China and 2 outside mainland China).

Vietnam’s garment-textile expects boom in 2020

Vietnam’s garment-textile sector is expected to make breakthroughs in 2020 thanks to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

A Chinese found smuggling 100,000 masks from Vietnam

This was not the first time that Vietnamese authority detained people hoarding face masks in large quantities for illegally export to China.

Vietnam localities unhit by nCoV can reopen classes: Ministry

Based on the evolution of the epidemic and weather conditions in each locality, each local government should decide whether students should go back to school or take a longer break.

How is life in quarantine center in Vietnam border town?

More than 400 Vietnamese citizens returning from China are living a military life during 14 days of quarantine at a military barracks in the border town of Lang Son.

Technology businesses actively participating in fight against nCoV

Implementing the Minister of Information and Communications' call to combat against nCoV, many enterprises and organizationsare making use of their technology strength to effectively cooperate with health organizations in the nation.

 

'Parasite' from South Korea makes Oscar history with best picture win

South Korean social satire "Parasite" won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first film not in the English language to win the movie industry's highest honor.

 

Residents advised to make non-cash payments amid coronavirus fears

A deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam has advised residents to limit the use of cash for payments and make more online transactions instead to prevent the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, the local media reported.

 

Health Ministry denies rumors of coronavirus transmission through fine dust

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son on February 9 refuted claims that the Wuhan coronavirus can spread through fine dust particles.

 

The path to $500 billion import/export turnover

Just within five years, from 2015 to 2019, Vietnam’s import/export turnover reached $2.106 trillion, which was higher than the total import/export turnover of the 15 years before.

Vietnam’s futsal team depart for training in Spain

The Vietnamese futsal team took a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Spain on February 9 for a ten-day training course to prepare for the 2020 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Championship.

 

Two foreign nCoV patients progressing well

Two foreign patients infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) being treated at hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City are progressing well, local medical authorities announced on February 9.

 

Mobile app developed to support nCoV prevention and control

After six days of implementation, military-run telecom group Viettel on February 7 finalised a mobile application, Vietnam Health, which was ordered by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support the prevention and control of coronavirus.

Plane passengers isolated and supervised over coronavirus

A total of 64 people, of whom 62 are Chinese and two are Vietnamese, are being isolated and supervised after arriving in Vietnam due to fears of the novel coronavirus, said the HCM City Department of Tourism.

HCM City hopes investment in infrastructure will foster economic growth

HCM City authorities have identified urban infrastructure development as the key factor in meeting the city’s economic targets in 2020-25.

Vietnam to keep close eye on wildlife import, sale

The Vietnam Administration of Forestry has instructed province and city agriculture departments around the country to carefully monitor wildlife imports amid the public health emergency caused by the new strain of coronavirus.

Vietnam will not use exchange rate as a tool to boost trade: SBV

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has many times affirmed that Vietnam has no intention of devaluing the local currency to gain advantages in trade with its partners.

Protective forest destroyed in Dak Lak

A large area of protective forest in the central highlands province of Dak Lak was destroyed during the Tet holiday.

Fine Arts Museum displays works depicting Tet over 70 years

Outstanding artworks in the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi allow visitors a vicarious experience of Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations, which herald the arrival of spring, over the past seven decades.

French pianist to perform works for the left hand

French pianist Maxime Zecchini will play works for the left hand in a piano recital at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in HCM City on February 23.

nCoV outbreak impacts Vietnam’s trade with not only China: official

The outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has affected Vietnam’s trade with not only China but also other markets, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai.

Banks, fintech firms promote cashless payments during epidemic

To prevent the spread of the new strain of coronavirus in Vietnam, customers are encouraged to adopt cashless payment methods.