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Unemployed workers struggle to survive amid COVID-19 crisis

The pandemic has caused many workers to take unpaid leave for an indefinite time.

Vietnam imports pork in large quantities

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has done what it promised – imported pork in large quantities from the US, Canada, Brazil and Russia to stabilize the pork market.

Coronavirus in South Africa: The lull before the tsunami?

The country has seen an unexpected slow-down in the daily rate of infections.

Coronavirus: Apple and Google team up to contact trace Covid-19

The two companies plan to add contact tracing to their operating systems so no extra apps are needed.

Coronavirus: German region eases Baltic coast travel ban

Locals in the north-east can now travel after the court said the ban was "disproportionate".

US-Mexico border: Thousands of migrants expelled under coronavirus powers

The Trump administration is using an emergency public health order to turn back irregular migrants.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia April 11

On April 10 evening, two more cases of COVID-19 were reported in Vietnam, raising the total in the country to 257, according to the Ministry of Health.

VNA produces anti-fake news song in 15 languages

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has produced versions of its song on fighting fake news in 13 additional languages, bringing the total versions to 15.

Foreign Ministry announces changes in RoK’s visa policy

Amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Korean Government has decided to suspend the validity of short-term visa for foreigners, irrespective of countries and territories, starting from 00:00 am on April 13.

Vietnam’s netizens fight fake news

False health advice, such as eating chicken eggs or marjoram to prevent infection, as well as fabricated information about infected and quarantined people are posted every day to garner hundreds of likes and shares. 

Health Ministry sends experts to help Hanoi fight COVID-19

The Ministry of Health on April 10 sent a special working group to help Hanoi fight the raging COVID-19 pandemic.

UN Secretary-General calls for international cooperation in tackling COVID-19

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasised the importance of strengthening regional and global cooperation in the fight against COVID-19, which he said threatens efforts to maintain peace and international security.

Coronavirus: New York using mass graves amid outbreak

Drone footage shows coffins stacked in a pit in the city, as the state logs more cases than any country.

Government, localities seek ways to mitigate effects of COVID-19

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a national teleconference between the Government and localities on April 10 to discuss solutions for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five language YouTube channels to help you become multilingual

Why not use social distancing as an opportunity to learn a whole new language, or the basics at least?

Vietnamese PM approves $2.66-billion bailout package for COVID-19 victims

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a bailout package worth VNĐ62 trillion (US$2.66 billion) to support people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus: New York has more cases than any country

Photos emerge of workers in hazmat outfits stacking coffins in a mass grave in New York City.

Coronavirus in Suifenhe: Remote border town locks down as China opens up

As cases rise in Suifenhe - 1,000 miles from Beijing - people have been ordered to stay indoors.

Coronavirus: Should the world worry about Singapore's virus surge?

With cases increasing in tightly-packed dormitories, experts say Singapore offers a salutary lesson.

Vietnam joins hands with ASEAN battle against COVID-19

All member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have recorded COVID-19 infections.