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VN realty firms try their best to cope with COVID-19

Cutting costs and restructuring products are what many real estate firms are doing to deal with difficulties caused by COVID-19.

Rice price escalates, Vietnamese exporters eager to resume exports

After Vietnam halted rice exports, Thailand pushed its export prices up, but now Vietnamese exporters are preparing to return to the world market.

Coronavirus: US records highest death toll in single day

More than 1,800 deaths were recorded on Tuesday including that of influential folk singer John Prine.

Coronavirus: Iran appeals for $5bn IMF loan as deaths pass 4,000

President Rouhani warns IMF against “discrimination”, amid reports of US opposition to request.

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'responding to treatment' in intensive care

Boris Johnson continues to be treated for coronavirus - as a record 938 daily deaths are reported in the UK.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia on April 9

Hanoi's suburban village sterilised after COVID-19 cases reported

 

Vietnamese PM sends message to teleconference of health ministers in western Pacific

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 8 sent a message to a teleconference of heath ministers of the WHO western Pacific region themed “Stand in solidarity to combat COVID-19”.

PM orders urgent solutions to difficulties caused by COVID-19 pandemic

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked for specific mechanisms and measures to remove the difficulties facing many sectors and parts of the society from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic when he chaired a meeting in Hanoi on April 8.

Six moments of genius from football star Quang Hai

With the COVID-19 pandemic taking football off our screens, what better time for a reminder of some of his best pieces of genius?

Vietnam, US cooperate to expedite delivery of protective suits for COVID-19 fight

The US Embassy in Hanoi said on April 8 that the Governments of the US and Vietnam have worked together to expedite the delivery of made-in-Vietnam personal protective equipment to the US.

National steering committee: Vietnam must remain vigilant in COVID-19 fight

The spread of COVID-19 may have slowed in Vietnam but the country must remain on alert since it is still too early to confirm that the pandemic has been contained,

Vietnamese citizens stranded abroad to be brought home

The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to draw up plans to bring home Vietnamese nationals stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with priority given to the elderly, the sick and people under 18.

16,000 businesses still need Ministry of Finance rescue

About 16,000 businesses are not included in the Ministry of Finance’s support package on tax and land rent.

Nearly 600 European citizens repatriated from Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines operated two special flights carrying EU citizens and Vietnam’s medical support for five European nations to Germany on April 6 and 8.

NA Standing Committee discusses support to those hurt by COVID-19

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened an unscheduled meeting in Hanoi on April 8 to discuss support to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quiet trains during COVID-19 pandemic

The North-South trains are currently the most optimal means for many passengers when they need to travel in the context of coaches and taxis are not operating and the aircraft is operating only in limited time slot.

Who can access low-interest credit packages?

Experts warn that businesses suffering the most may not be able to access the VND285 trillion aid package because they cannot prove solvency.

HCM City: Tourism sector endures losses of over $426 mln in Q1

The HCM City Department of Tourism has estimated that the city’s tourism industry suffered losses worth close to $426.2 million in the first quarter of this year due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam proposes disease response drill between ASEAN military medicine forces

Head of the Military Medical Department Major General Nguyen Xuan Kien suggested holding a joint drill on COVID-19 prevention and control between ASEAN countries’ military medicine forces

Ha Long Carnival slated for September if COVID-19 under control

The Ha Long Carnival and the 2020 Ha Long - Quang Ninh Tourism Week will take place on Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) holiday if the COVID-19 is brought under control, announced the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee.