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Hanoi: Schools remain closed until April 5

Hanoi has extended school closures until April 5 to ensure safety for local students amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19.

COVID-19: Noi Bai tightens medical control over passengers on entry

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has intensified the control over the entry of passengers as part of measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

How did Vietnam develop its SARS-CoV-2 test kits?

SARS-CoV-2 virus test kit, developed and produced by the Military Medical Academy and Viet A Technology Company, is an important and necessary tool to help control Covid-19 in Vietnam.

Hanoi restaurant uses flycams to serve customers

A restaurant in Hanoi is using flycams to serve customers to mitigate Covid-19 infection risk.

Vietnam Airlines suspends flights to Russia, Taiwan

Vietnam Airlines announced on March 18 that it will suspend flights between Vietnam and Russia, Taiwan (China) from March 19 until further notice from authorities, amid the worsening COVID-19 epidemic.

Public posters about fight against COVID-19 unveiled

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism says it has received 103 posters from artists across the country for a contest to raise public awareness of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and measures to control it.

Two key elements in VN's fight against coronavirus

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son speaks about Vietnam's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, with early detection and prompt quarantine to prevent the disease from spreading two key elements

 

PM orders food security ‘under any circumstance’

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 18 ordered authorities and localities nationwide to ensure food security “under any circumstance”, stressing this is not only an immediate but also long-term issue.

First day of face masks being compulsory comes into force in Hanoi

Following the passing of recent legislation, all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners are now required to wear face masks when in public as of March 16, with the majority of people around the capital following the new rules.

Delay forecast for banks’ capital hike plans

The Government’s plans to increase capital for large State-owned commercial banks in the first quarter of this year could be delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, analysts predicted.

 

VN banks, insurers and firms work together to protect the community

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some local banks, insurers and firms have worked together to help further protect the community with different anti-coronavirus packages.

 

Coronavirus: Asia stocks fall despite stimulus plans

Markets slide even after the US and UK unveiled packages aimed at combating the outbreak's economic impact.

Creative hospital staff pitch in with innovations in Covid-19 fight

Medical staff at many hospitals around the country have been creative in fabricating automatic devices as they take care of an increasing number of COVID-19 patients.

 

New album with 20 artists encourages people in Covid-19 outbreak

A music video with performances of 20 singers, dancers, musicians and theatre artists will be released on March 20 to encourage people during the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Covid-19.   

 

Footballers set for busy winter, if coronavirus permits

Following a VN Football Federation (VFF) announcement that the AFF Cup 2020 schedule will remain unchanged, the national football team look set to have a busy winter after coronavirus has wreaked havoc with the football schedule.

 

Vietnamese workers worried about losing jobs amid Covid-19 outbreak

Every time a new coronavirus infection case is uncovered, Ngoc, 26, and her colleagues feel worried about who will be the next worker laid off.

Coronavirus: European Union seals borders to most outsiders

The unprecedented 30-day travel ban will bar foreign travellers, with some exceptions.

Virus could shake up world's most expensive cities

The rankings of the most expensive cities to live in could see a big shift after coronavirus impact.

Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people

PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.