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Dead Korean man in Bac Ninh tests negative for SARS-CoV-2

A Korean man, who died near Bac Ninh province’s General Hospital on February 25, tested negative for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

Bright spots for FDI inflows in Vietnam in 2020

There is cause for optimism among business leaders in Vietnam and beyond in terms of foreign direct investment flows in 2020, with geopolitical and health factors leading to companies to formulate a plan B for operations. 

South Korea asked to provide information related to COVID-19 patient

The Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul has requested the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide information related to a COVID-19 patient who had arrived in Vietnam from South Korea

Medical workers, frontline soldiers in the fight against COVID-19 epidemic

The Da Nang Hospital for Lung Diseases has recently received and treated patients with fever and, possibly, COVID-19. 

Travellers from affected areas must be quarantined: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has ordered continued quarantine and close monitoring of those entering Vietnam from regions hit by coronavirus outbreak.

E-learning software market: no control, no censor

HCM City authorities have released a document allowing students to stay off school until the end of February because of Covid-19.

Hong Kong to give cash gift of $1,200 to residents

Officials hope it will boost spending as the city's economy struggles after a tumultuous year.

Last coronavirus patient in Vietnam allowed to leave hospital

The 16th and the last COVID-19 patient in Vietnam was declared cured and discharged from hospital on February 26.

7th Japan-Vietnam Festival postponed over COVID-19 fears

The 7th Japan – Vietnam Festival has been postponed due to fears over coronavirus, which is spreading around the world, according to Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Tsutomu Takebe.

‘Korean town’ in Hanoi less busy due to fears of COVID-19

COVID-19 has spread quickly in the Republic of Korea recently, causing fears among Korean community, even those who live abroad. In Hanoi, ‘Korean streets’ are now far less crowded.

Vietnamese carriers suffer from coronavirus outbreak

Vietnamese carriers saw significant drops in the number of passengers in February due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Health officials: Coronavirus spread to the US 'inevitable'

Health officials say its not a matter of "if" but "when" the deadly virus will begin spreading in the US.

Foreign investors still eye Vietnam amid Covid-19 outbreak

Foreign investors still pay great attention to Vietnam albeit the complicated developments of the acute respiratory disease caused by Covid-19 which started to hit the world earlier this year.

Coronavirus: Iran's deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens

Iraj Harirchi, who has strongly denied any cover-up of a growing outbreak, has self-quarantined.

Coronavirus: Mission Impossible filming halted over health fears

Concerns about the coronavirus outbreak in Italy is the latest difficulty to hit the film franchise.

Analysis: How close are we to a pandemic?

Scientists are debating whether it is still possible to contain the new coronavirus.

Korean and Thai tourists quarantined in Da Nang

Twenty-two foreigners, including 20 Korean and two Thai tourists, have been kept under quarantine at Da Nang’s Lung Disease Hospital since February 24.

Korean passengers flown back home from Da Nang city

Twenty passengers from the Republic of Korea were flown back to their home country on February 25 night, one day after their arrival in the central city of Da Nang.

Firms resetting raw material sources

As the coronavirus outbreak shows no sign of slowing down, supply chain leaders are urged to mitigate instant disruption and plan for their short- and long-term performance.

Vietnam retailers striving to mitigate COVID-19 implications

Feeling the bite of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many businesses in retail and services are coming up with measures to soften the blow.