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Coronavirus: Sharp increase in deaths and cases in Hubei

Two top officials are sacked after the spike was revealed, resulting from a new diagnostic method.

COVID-19: Mong Cai completes preparations to resume border trade

Mong Cai city in Quang Ninh has basically completed preparations to resume trade through the Mong Cai International border gate, after a suspension due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vietnam records 16th coronavirus infection case - a man from Vinh Phuc

A 50-year-old man in the northern province of Vinh Phuc has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the health ministry.

Local airlines sustain coronavirus-triggered loss of VND10 trillion

Local carriers had incurred total losses of over VND10 trillion as of February 10, Tuoi Tre reported, citing the head of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang.

 

Coronavirus outbreak hits aviation industry hard

Flying an empty aircraft for the second time in one week, Hoang, a captain working for a Vietnamese airline, has heard that the airline is incurring big losses because of nCoV.

Produce 'rescue' campaigns help farmers amid export decline to China due to coronavirus outbreak

Mekong Delta farmers are facing natural calamities and saline intrusion, as well as the decline of the Chinese market amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Over 36 tons of masks exported amid local virus scare

More than 36 tons of face masks was shipped overseas from HCMC within one week even though the domestic market is falling short of the product and the Government is finding ways to shore up mask supplies.

 

Hanoi buildings tighten control over coronavirus prevention

Many buildings in Hanoi have deployed measures for coronavirus prevention.

Three VN artists fined for spreading false coronavirus information

Three artists have been fined VND10 million ($435) each for spreading false information about the coronavirus epidemic on Facebook.

 

Border guards tighten checks to prevent coronavirus spread

The lives of border guards are difficult in some northern mountainous provinces during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Prices of goods under State watch should be kept unchanged to curb inflation: GSO

The Government should not raise the prices of any products under its management, especially medicines, fuels and electricity, in the first half of 2020 to keep the full-year inflation rate under control, stated the General Statistics Office.

 

Industry, trade ministry launches anti-COVID-19 website

The Ministry of Industry and Trade on February 12 launched a website on the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) at http://hanhdong.moit.gov.vn/.

Absconded woman from Lang Son coronavirus quarantine area found

A woman who escaped from a coronavirus quarantine area in the northern province of Lang Son has been found.

 

Vinh Phuc to extend leave for students

The Vinh Phuc Provincial Department of Education and Training has proposed to close schools until February 23 as 38 local students have been monitored for Coronavirus infection.

 

Chinese man recovers from coronavirus

A Chinese man will be discharged from hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of February 12 after a time struggling with the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: UK businessman linked to virus cases speaks out

Steve Walsh, linked to 11 cases in the UK, France and Majorca, says his thoughts are with other patients.

Thua Thien-Hue: No nCoV infection 14 days after visit of Diamond Princess cruise

The People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on February 11 said there is no infection with NCoV in the province during 14 days after the arrival of Diamond Princess cruise ship at Chan May port on January 27.

Banks assist firms affected by nCoV outbreak

In response to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s appeal, a number of credit institutions have announced plans to support businesses affected by the novel coronavirus (nCoV) epidemic.

How will the coronavirus affect Vietnam’s economy?

Bao Viet Securities (BVSC) predicted that the GDP would grow by 6.5 percent in Q1 2010, or 0.2-0.4 percent lower than the same period last year. The growth will recover in Q2.

Transport firms face huge losses from coronavirus outbreak

Many transportation firms reported that they are incurring huge losses and slow business due to the coronavirus outbreak.