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Thailand temporarily blocks entry

The Thai government will block all travel to Thailand, including by Thais, from April 2-15 to prepare "state quarantine" facilities after more local COVID-19 patients have been linked to imported cases.

VN customs authority reaffirms standard for mask export

Vietnam Customs has reaffirmed it only handles procedures for exporting medical face masks with the State’s permission.

Coronavirus: US Navy removes Captain Brett Crozier who raised alarm

Capt Brett Crozier had pleaded for quarantine to prevent deaths aboard a US aircraft carrier.

Coronavirus: Islamophobia concerns after India mosque outbreak

Outrage over a Muslim congregation that led to new Covid-19 cluster turns hateful.

Coronavirus: Confirmed global cases pass one million

The number of cases has doubled in less than a week, according to the latest figures.The number of cases has doubled in less than a week, according to the latest figures.

COCVID-19, price decline hit Vietnam’s oil industry

Vietnam’s crude oil and natural gas production face downside risks, in light of a double-whammy of global oil price collapse and sluggish demand due...

Businesses seize opportunities amid Covid-19

While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic forces many businesses to halt operation, there are opportunities for business development, particular in supplying equipment needed to work from home.

Coronavirus: Where will be the last place to catch Covid-19?

Some places are yet to record a case - but what will they do if and when it arrives?

Should Mekong Delta have many small reservoirs or a few large ones?

About 95,600 households in Mekong Delta face freshwater shortage because of drought and saline intrusion.

Over 80 percent of Thais expected to engage in social distancing

About 70 percent of Thais understand and are engaging in the "social distancing" campaign, which is a major strategy to curb the transmission of COVID-19, the latest survey conducted by Thailand’s Department of Mental Health showed.

Nissan Vietnam ceases operation in response to COVID-19

Automaker Nissan Vietnam has declared a temporary shutdown as from April 5 amid the complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Appeal trial for MobiFone-AVG case suspended due to COVID-19 concern

The appeal trial for the case involving MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation’s purchase of a 95 percent share in Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG), initially scheduled for April 13-16, will be suspended due to the COVID-19 concern.

Six great Vietnamese pop songs to help you dance your way through social distancing

Why not entertain yourself with a selection of Vietnam’s most famous pop songs? You may know one or two from our selection.

Tourism industry calls for relief measures as coronavirus shuts down travel

The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has severely affected many industries, but tourism is arguably one of the hardest hit.

Five shows to watch on Netflix in Vietnam right now

You will no doubt be getting your money’s worth out of Netflix right now as we all stay indoors for the good of the nation. But with so many shows and movies to choose from, what exactly are you going to watch next?

Hanoi plans more mobile COVID-19 testing stations to meet high demand

Hanoi intends to expand existing quick COVID-19 testing sites and set up new mobile testing stations to meet high demand of people suspected of carrying the novel coronavirus.

Vietnam’s manufacturing drops to record low in March due to pandemic

The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell sharply to 41.9 in March from 49.0 in February, a survey by IHS Markit and Nikkei released on April 1 showed.

10 percent cut in electricity prices proposed to help ease COVID-19 impact

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has sent a report to the Prime Minister, proposing a reduction in the prices of electricity for three months to help ease difficulties facing production and business in the context of the ravaging COVID-19 epidemic.

Cambodian government offers financial support for tourism sector

The Cambodian government recently announced a measure to assist workers employed in the tourism sector which is severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Temporary residence extended for foreigners unable to exit due to COVID-19

Vietnam has decided to extend temporary residence permit for foreigners who are currently in the country and unable to leave because of travel restrictions or quarantine order related to COVID-19, according to the Immigration Department.