Coronavirus: Newborn becomes youngest person diagnosed with virus

The baby in Wuhan may have contracted the virus in the womb, or immediately after birth.

Vietnamese netizens easily influenced by fake news

Cyberbullying has been developing along with the growth of the internet. Abusive comments and personal insults are the major forms of cyberbullying.

How the new coronavirus will finally get a proper name

Scientists have told the BBC that after grappling behind closed doors they are close to an announcement.

Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific asks staff to take unpaid leave

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific wants staff to take three weeks leave to help cope with Coronavirus.

Tokyo 2020: Olympic organisers 'seriously concerned' by coronavirus spread

Olympic organisers are "seriously concerned" about the spread of coronavirus and the impact it could have on the Tokyo Games.

Schools nationwide close to prevent coronavirus spread

As concerns over the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) mount, all the 63 cities and provinces nationwide are letting their students stay at home as part of enhanced measures to prevent the virus’ spread.

Heineken Vietnam invests additional US$70 million in Vung Tau factory

The southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has recently allowed Heineken Vietnam Brewery - Vung Tau JSC to increase its investment capital from 312.5 million USD to 381.3 million USD.

Blood/breath alcohol testing should continue amid coronavirus fears: WHO Vietnam

Checking the alcohol level in the blood and breath of drivers is essential, but testing methods must strictly comply with guidelines to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, stated a representative of the WHO in Vietnam.

 

Workshops on upcycling clothes in Hanoi

Consocia Arts and Crafts Workshops in Hanoi will organize a series of workshops on upcycling old clothes every Saturday, from February 8 until mid-July.

Foreign investors buy net $2 million on UPCoM in January

Foreign investors in January bought a total net value of VND46 billion (nearly US$2 million) worth of shares on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM).

 

Banks to provide support to customers affected by coronavirus

The State Bank of Vietnam has asked credit institutions to prepare capital sources to meet borrowing demand and provide support to customers who have been affected by the coronavirus epidemic.

 

Pharmaceutical stocks benefit from disease spread

Pharmaceutical stocks are experiencing an upsurge as fears of coronavirus have boosted demand for healthcare products and services, lifting demand for shares.

 

​​​​​​​Cybercriminals spread malware documents about coronavirus

Fear of the coronavirus infection is being leveraged by cybercriminals for their malicious activities, new research shows.

Vietnam plans to ensure supply of essential goods amid epidemic outbreak

The new strain of coronavirus has killed nearly 500 people and infected more than 24,000 across the globe. Tran Duy Dong, director of the Domestic Market Department, speaks about its plans to ensure supplies of essential goods.

HCMC launches music and theater contest

The HCMC government has launched a music and theater contest in celebration of the 45th Reunification Day, April 30.

 

The ‘January effect’ in Vietnam’s stock market

The ‘January effect’ hypothesis proved to be true when the Vietnamese stock market saw stock prices increasing in the last 12 out of 19 years in the month of January.

Fine arts students showcase silk paintings

Students of the Vietnam Fine Arts University are showcasing their silk paintings at an exhibition at AGOhub studio in Hanoi.

 

HCMC luxury residential segment expects bright prospect for 2020

HCMC luxury residential segment expects bright prospect for 2020

Vietnamese food: Mountain goat

Goat is an extremely popular dish elsewhere in the world, but in Vietnam it is extra special. And if you want the best goat meat, then Ninh Bình is the place to visit.

Interest rate cuts weighed for borrowers affected by coronavirus

Vietnam’s central bank has asked commercial banks to promptly adopt measures to support their customers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, including rescheduling repayments and revising down interest rates.

 

VN Social Security says to cover all treatment costs for coronavirus patients

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) will cover the entire treatment costs for those who test positive for a new coronavirus and those suspected of being infected with the deadly virus.

Vietnam posts trade deficit of US$232 million in Jan

In the first month of the year, Vietnam imported goods worth US$18.42 billion, while its export revenue totaled some US$18.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of US$232 million.

Large shipment of face masks to China under investigation

Authorities in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan District have launched a probe into the case of a large shipment of face masks being sent illegally to China for consumption while the coronavirus outbreak rages on.

VN ready to face Myanmar in Tokyo 2020 Olympics’ qualification

The Vietnamese women’s football team are ready to face Myanmar at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020’s third qualifying round in the Republic of Korea on February 6.

Coronavirus outbreak: Vietnam boosts production of face masks

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has directed Vietnamese commercial affair offices abroad to connect with businesses to search for raw materials for face masks production in Vietnam.