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Vietnam Football Federation adjusts schedule of football tournaments

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) said on March 10 that it has decided to make adjustments to the schedule of professional and non-professional football tournaments in 2020 due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Traffic police launch drink driving crackdown

Traffic police have issued a plan to strengthen control over traffic violations, especially driving under the influence of alcohol following the strict new drink driving law.

New trends influencing Vietnamese real estate market

CBRE Vietnam’s senior director Dung Duong offers her take on the new trends that will shape the local real estate market since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Vietnam reports 34th case of coronavirus infection

The Health Ministry announced a new COVID-19 case, the 34th in Vietnam, in the afternoon of March 10.

Domestic two-wheeler makers taking on industry behemoths

One of the leading car manufacturers in Vietnam is moving into the light motorcycle market, lending more sparks to the fire that is Vietnam’s heated two-wheeler arena.

Prolonged Covid-19 epidemic to take toll on Vietnam export growth target in 2020

The spreading of Covid-19 epidemic in Vietnam’s major trade partners including Japan and South Korea are causing problem for export-import activities.

Coronavirus symptoms 'take five days to show'

Scientists reveal the average incubation time for the virus that's infected more than 111,000 people globally.

Covid-19: Vietnam reports 33rd case

Vietnam has reported two more cases of Covid-19 infection, including a British man and a Vietnamese woman who returned from London.

Tourist sites in Hanoi close to be disinfected amid COVID-19 fears

Both historical relic sites and popular tourist destinations located throughout Hanoi have been temporary closed whilst thorough disinfectant measures aimed at preventing the further spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are carried out.

Coronavirus: US Republicans self-quarantine amid outbreak

Five politicians, including Sen Ted Cruz, isolate themselves, as President Trump says he is healthy.

Foreign investors withdraw $147.7m in 20 days

 Foreign investors have net sold a total of VND3.4 trillion (US$147.7 million) in the last 20 trading days.

 

Coronavirus: Israel to bring in 14-day quarantine for all arrivals

Everyone arriving in Israel will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days, its PM says.

Pixar's Onward 'banned by four Middle East countries' over gay reference

Several Middle East countries ban the film because of a reference to lesbian parents, reports say.

Coronavirus: Cruise ship Grand Princess docks in California

As passengers disembark, President Trump proposed tax cuts to help the economy weather the crisis.

Coronavirus: Italy extends emergency measures nationwide

The entire population - some 60 million people - are told to stay at home amid the outbreak.

Hai Phong looks for 25 foreigners in contact with 30th coronavirus case

Authorities in the northern port city of Haiphong are searching for 25 foreign tourists and six crew members who were travelling on the same ship as Vietnam’s 30th coronavirus patient.

 

Vietnamese PM orders strict penalties for people deliberately concealing Covid-19 symptoms

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 9 demanded more drastic, comprehensive and prompt solutions to effectively contain the spread of Covid-19 and strict penalties for those caught intentionally concealing symptoms of the disease.

 

All citizens, foreigners living in Vietnam advised to provide health declarations

Vietnamese citizens and passengers entering Vietnam are now able to declare their health status via two applications, namely “NCOVI” and “Vietnam health declaration” that were launched in Hanoi on March 9.

Profits of Vietnam’s stock market predicted to stay flat in 2020

It is expected the Vietnamese stock market will be less volatile in March compared to the previous months.

Vietnam could receive fresh FDI inflow amid COVID-19 epidemic

The nation is expected to represent a safe choice for foreign investors in their capital shifting plans in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic which is currently spreading globally.