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ASEAN, China enhance cooperation in response to COVID-19

A special meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) and a special conference of ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers on cooperation in responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) took place in Vientiane, Laos, on February 20.

Two more COVID-9 patients discharged from hospital in Vinh Phuc

Two COVID-19 patients in the northern province of Vinh Phuc were released from a local general clinic on February 20 afternoon.

Khanh Hoa remains popular with Russian tourists amid COVID-19 fears

The number of Russian tourists visiting Nha Trang has remained stable, despite Vietnam being among one of several countries globally to be impacted by the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 hurts transport companies amid fears of public gatherings

Domestic transport companies have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Health ministry orders tight monitoring of Vietnamese returning from China

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has ordered the tightened monitoring of Vietnamese citizens recently returning from China in the face of the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Sinophobia: How a virus reveals the many ways China is feared

A wave of discrimination that's emerged with the coronavirus crisis shows how differently the world views China.

Coronavirus: How did Cambodia's cruise ship welcome go wrong?

The Westerdam was declared virus-free after docking but then a released passenger tested positive.

Qantas warns coronavirus impact could hit $99m

The warning comes as concerns grow over the impact of the outbreak on airlines and the global economy.

Coronavirus: What could it mean for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

What steps are being taken to guard against coronavirus affecting the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

ASEAN foreign ministers talk COVID-19 fight

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh attended a special meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) in Vientiane on February 20.

Vingroup pledges US$861,000 for coronavirus research in Vietnam

Nearly VNĐ20 billion (US$861,000) has been pledged by Vingroup to fund research projects on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

 

Three-month-old coronavirus patient successfully treated

A three-month-old baby from the northern province of Vinh Phuc, Vietnam’s youngest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient, has been successfully treated, according to the National Children’s Hospital.

Singapore to spend US$4.6 billion to fight virus

Singapore on February 18 announced a financial package worth 6.4 billion SGD (4.6 billion USD) to address economic impact of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

With schools closed, software companies fill the breach with free e-learning software

Many software companies have provided free e-learning software for students to learn online while schools remain closed at least until month-end due to the new coronavirus fears.

Deputy PM, FM meets with Chinese, Lao foreign ministers

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had bilateral meetings with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientine on Wednesday.

Vietnam braces for economic effects of COVID-19

Vietnam will optimise external resources to spur national economy as the impact of the outbreak of coronavirus on foreign investment flows into the country is visible, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Activities of national football teams to be rescheduled due to COVID-19

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) will devise suitable training programmes for national football teams in the coming time as many activities have been rescheduled due to COVID-19, said VFF Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan.

WHO lauds Vietnam’s Covid-19 response efforts

The World Health Organization lauded the efforts that Vietnam has made to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Kidong Park, World Health Organization representative in Vietnam, grants an interview to VNEWS.

Vietnam develops effective treatment regime for COVID-19 patients

Vietnam has gradually developed an effective treatment plan for coronavirus patients with 15 out of 16 infected cases successfully treated, the Ministry of Health has said.

Some service businesses are thriving amid Covid-19 crisis

While many industries have suffered from Covid-19 epidemic, taxi drivers and shippers are earning more money.