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Coronavirus: Microsoft warns of hit to computer sales

Microsoft is the latest tech firm to warn of disruption as suppliers are hit by coronavirus shutdown.

Coronavirus in Europe: epidemic or 'infodemic'?

Italy suffers losses as the epicentre of coronavirus in Europe, as infections spread to more countries.

Many Vietnamese firms could stop operations by late March as inputs run out

The disruption of materials supply chain from major markets to Vietnam has led to a lower growth rate of the industrial production index in the first two months.

Hanoi streets aroused by F1 model car parade

The racers will compete at the Vietnam Grand Prix on April 5. Vietnam Grand Prix is the third leg of the F1’s 2020 season.

HCM City expected to allow 9th, 12th graders back to school on Monday

HCMC will let ninth and twelfth graders to return to school on March 2 and other school children will follow suit two weeks later, starting March 16, after an extended Lunar New Year holiday.

 

Vietnamese PM lauds medical workers’ contributions to COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 27 praised doctors and medical workers for their great efforts in the fight against COVID-19, saying they have helped bring peace of mind for the public.

More Vietnam-China border crossings reopen to ease congestion

Vietnam and China has agreed to reopen more border crossings to reduce the large number of container trucks queuing for customs clearance as a result of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak.

US removes Vietnam from list of areas vulnerable to community spread of SARS-CoV-2

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on February 27 decided to remove Vietnam from the list of destinations vulnerable to community transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

Vietnamese returning from S.Korea’s virus-hit areas subject to mandatory quarantine

Vietnamese citizens who return from South Korea’s coronavirus-stricken areas will be isolated and monitored for 14 days starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

 

Coronavirus: Japan to close all schools to halt spread

The month-long closure will affect 13 million students, the government says.

VN transport sector seeks way to mitigate impacts of COVID-19

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The chaired a conference on February 27 to seek measures to counter difficulties caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.

Consumer spending in Vietnam continues to outpace ASEAN peers

Vietnam’s modern grocery retail and pharmacy sector will benefit specifically from the country’s consumer spending growth story.

Pangolin’s future in Vietnam depends on public awareness

After the last rhino in Vietnam disappeared in 2010, conservationists warned that pangolin may be the next animal species to be added into the list of extinct wildlife.

HCM City district home to South Koreans quiet

HCM City's District 7 which is home to 11,061 South Koreans has become quiet since South Korea faces a coronavirus outbreak. 

Coronavirus: How China is keeping busy during quarantine

Businesses in China are turning to live streaming apps and messaging groups to try and sell their products.

Epidemic only a short-term dampener, VN story remains intact: survey

Though Vietnam’s economy will suffer in the short term from coronavirus, the country’s drive to integrate into the global economy will continue to create plenty of new opportunities for trade and investment in the long run.

 

HCM City authorities raise Covid-19 concerns over school reopening

The authorities in HCM City said that it was not safe to reopen schools for nearly two million pupils while the Covid-19 outbreak hasn't ended.

 

Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy

Europe's worst-hit country reports a rise of 25% in a day, as the virus spreads fast outside China.

Electronics producers face material shortage amid COVID-19 outbreak

Some large electronics manufacturers in Vietnam are feeling the punch from the COVID-19 outbreak as material imports and finished product exports have been affected by tighter border control.

Firms asked to stop sending workers to coronavirus-hit areas

Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung has asked local businesses to stop sending Vietnamese workers to regions affected by new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks.