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How will seafood companies fare this year?

Analysts believe that Vietnam’s seafood industry will face difficulties until the end of June.

Ultimate value of human rights is protecting human lives

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has already killed tens of thousands of people around the world, Vietnam has been one of the few countries whose approach to containing the pandemic has been undeniably successful.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 2

Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases in community for 16 days, total remains at 270

F&B businesses in Vietnam experiencing dark days

The spread of coronavirus, the social distancing policy and the freezing of the tourism industry all have patalyzed the F&B sector.

Vietnam Airlines posts heavy losses due to Covid-19

Vietnam Airlines has announced in its Q1 financial report that its first quarter losses were greater than its 2019 profits.

Landlords should switch to revenue sharing, market researchers suggest

Vietnamese landlords should consider shifting from their traditional fixed-rent model to base rents and revenue sharing like in many other countries to spread the risk, experts have suggested.

Bailout package reaches people in need

Many people across Vietnam have been adversely affected by COVID-19, prompting the government to release a bailout package worth VND62 trillion ($2.66 billion) in early April. The package has since been reaching needy people.

Wood industry needs fundamental change in export product lines, markets, say experts

The wood industry needs a fundamental change in export product lines and markets after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, an official has said.

Coronavirus: How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

Vietnamese gov’t relaxes licensing regulation for face mask exports

The prime minister has approved a proposal to ease the licensing rule for surgical face mask exports but has asked the relevant agencies to monitor export volumes closely.

HCMC puts apartment building under lockdown over fears of Covid-19 spread

An apartment building at 1A-1B on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street in HCMC’s District 1 has been locked down after a recovered coronavirus patient who lives there retested positive.

Will Circular 18, COVID-19 ‘crush’ consumer credit?

2020 may become a ‘nightmare’ for many consumer finance companies, which could see their profits drop sharply because of new regulations and the effects of COVID-19.

Many sectors will recover quickly due to high market demand: experts

Experts have said that once the COVID-19 pandemic ends, higher market demand would support many sectors in quickly resuming their business.

Vietnam exports nearly 416 million face masks

Vietnam exported 415.7 million face masks worth 63.19 million USD from January 1 to April 19, according to the General Department of Customs.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asian May 1

PM orders investigation of Covid-19 testing equipment procurement

Vietnam attends ASEAN-US health ministers' meeting

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long on April 30 joined health officials of other ASEAN member nations and the US in the ASEAN-US Health Ministers Meeting via video conference.

Workouts at home fuel demand for fitness equipment

The rising trend of working out at home has pushed up demand for fitness equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese IT firms thrive during Covid-19

All business fields have been affected by the epidemic, but IT firms are believed to have bright prospects as they have adapted to the new circumstances.

Vietnamese dairy brands becoming better known to world consumers

Present in 50 countries and territories, Vietnamese dairy producers are step by step building their positions in the world market.

HCM City offers COVID-19 relief to struggling foreigners

HCM City has provided relief to struggling foreigners living in the city to help them overcome the COVID-19 outbreak.