Entertainment facililies in HCM City, Da Nang close to deal with COVID-19

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on late March 14 ordered the suspension of operations of local entertainment facilities starting from 6pm on March 15 to March 31 as an effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Demand for large office space, connectivity to increase: market researcher

Large office space and improved connectivity will be in high demand in coming years, according to market researcher Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

Hanoi asks citizens returning from coronavirus-hit areas to contact with health authorities

The Hanoi People's Committee on March 14 recommended citizens returning from coronavirus-hit areas from March 1 to call hotlines 0969082115, 0949396115, or emergency aid centre 115 to get free testing samples.

Health conditions of most COVID-19 patients in Vietnam stable: health ministry

The health conditions of almost all COVID-19 patients in Vietnam are stable, with no fever and shortness of breath reported, the Health Ministry announced on March 15.

Big capital still being invested in e-commerce despite difficulties

With an annual growth rate of 30 percent, Vietnam’s e-commerce market is expected to have value of $15 billion by 2020.

The credibility of cooperation

It may not be hard to discern that through the EU’s defiance towards Italy’s desperate calls for aid and America’s freshly-imposed barriers on its European allies, inter-state cooperation has been lacking in the fight against COVID-19.

 

Phu Quoc faces water shortage

The southern tourist island of Phu Quoc is facing water shortage due to serious droughts.

 

Two Vietnamese mans creates app listed among the world’s top 20

Meeting on Facebook, the two young men developed an app, listed among the world’s top 20, in since 2015 without any call for capital.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 15

Industrial production grows in first quarter if COVID-19 ends: GSO

Transport companies cut trips by the handful during COVID-19 epidemic

Transport companies have sharply reduced travel between Hanoi and other provinces after the first patients tested positive for COVID-19.

VN auto sector braces for prolonged production upheaval

The COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting supply chains of Vietnam’s automotive sector, pushing production and assembly makers into the wall.

Is Vietnam’s mobile phone market saturated?

Analysts began issuing warnings about the saturation of the mobile phone market several years ago. However, mobile phone distributors are still thriving.

Teacher with endless love for children

At the foot of Ra Nhua Mountain in the central province of Quang Ngai’s Son Tay District, there is a school which is as clean, green and beautiful as those in the delta.

 

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 14

Textile and garment firm sets higher earnings targets for 2020

Schools in many localities close over Covid-19 fears

Many cities and provinces in Vietnam have continued to keep local schools closed amid the rise in Covid-19 cases.

Stricter rules for Vietnam Airlines crew amid virus outbreak

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has tightened management on its international flight crews after a stewardess was infected with Covid-19.

Foreign Ministry issues notice on COVID-19 epidemic

The Foreign Ministry issued a notice on March 14, asking people who come from or transit areas hit by the COVID-19 epidemic to keep themselves updated on regulations of airlines and ensure they have all required documents in order to take flights.

Foreign capital to flow into non-life insurers on hopes of State divestment

State divestment is expected to lure foreign investors into and lift Vietnam’s non-life insurance market.

National population database to be completed next year

The national population database will be completed by April next year to improve State management of citizens, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

PM: Vietnam pools all resources to fight COVID-19

Vietnam has engaged the entire political system, including the military and public security forces, in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc told WHO Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park.

Passengers on Qatar Airways’ QR 970 flight on March 10 urged to contact medical agencies

The HCMC Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a notice urging passengers arriving in the city on Qatar Airways’ QR 970 on March 10 to immediately contact the nearest medical agencies.

Binh Dinh moves to develop sedge mat brand

The hustle and bustle of the sedge mat trade in Hoai Chau Bac commune, Hoai Nhon district, Binh Dinh province is an exciting scene for visitors. 

Vietnam reports 53 Covid-19 cases

Vietnam reported 6 more Covid-19 cases by 5pm March 14, raising the national total to 53.

Dong Nai opens forests to develop tourism

The southern Dong Nai province is seeking financial resources to develop and preserve natural forests.

Vietnam adjusts biomass power prices

Adjustments have been made to biomass power prices under the Prime Minister’s Decision No.08/2020/QD-TTg on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Decision No.24/2014/QD-TTg dated March 24, 2014.