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Coronavirus 'second wave': What lessons can we learn from Asia?

Asia was the first to experience the virus, the first to exit lockdown, and now has new spikes.

Lotus flowers bloom on the outskirts of Hanoi

Located over 50km from the centre of Hanoi, a lotus pond in An Phu commune, My Duc district, Hanoi, is in full bloom, attracting a large number of visitors to take photos.

Biggest date palm garden in the Vietnam’s southwestern region

A colorful date palm garden has recently become a new hotspot on the tourist map of Sa Dec City in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, around 165 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City.

Developers can ride funding waves

Competitive prices, along with advantages in climate and natural resources, are helping Vietnamese second home and holiday properties become one of the hottest investment channels in the country.

Hanoi sees hordes of people flock to white lotus flower pond

As we move into June an array of visitors can be seen paying a visit to a white lotus flower pond situated in Thanh Oai district of Hanoi, serving to generate huge profits for local gardeners.

Quad+ dialogue offers great opportunities for Vietnam’s enterprises

The Quad countries’ economic prosperity network plan is expected to bring great opportunity to Vietnam’s enterprises.

Summer books to nurture children’s love for nature

When it comes to joyful summer experience for kids, many parents opt for either soft skill classes or summer books that nature children’s love for nature.

HCM City vows to curb city centre flooding by 2021

HCM City will vow to deal with the inundation in city centre areas by next year, said Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Construction Huynh Thanh Khiet.

Banh Gai - a speciality of Mia village, Thanh Hoa province

Thanh Hoa province in north-central Vietnam is famous for many tourist attractions. Mia village in Tho Xuan districtis famous for banh gai or thorn leaf cake.

Majestic Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park through lens of foreign photographer

Located in the central province of Quang Binh, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is renowned for its range of beautiful caves which have been brilliantly captured through the lens of foreign photographer Mike Rowbottom.

Pandemic shock therapy turns retailers towards omnichannel

The coronavirus pandemic has changed consumer shopping behaviour, prompting retailers to embrace online commerce to keep up with new trends.

Coronavirus: Paris returns to cafe life with new normal

Unrecognisable by its emptiness during lockdown, Paris rediscovers its raison d'être.

Central bank plans to pilot fintech regulatory sandbox

The State Bank of Viet Nam is planning to pilot a regulatory sandbox which would allow fintech companies to participate in providing some banking services starting from 2021.

 

Economist suggests solution for Vietnam to become powerful after pandemic

Dr Vu Minh Khuong from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore thinks that large economic groups such as Vingroup should develop industrial zones (IZs), not only for Vietnam, but also for Southeast Asia.

Loan dues extended to fight economic downturn

Financial firms extended loan dues for more than 223,000 borrowers whose outstanding loans stood at VND151 trillion (US$6.49 billion) by May 25, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

 

Trump 'approves plan' to cut US troops in Germany

The US president reportedly wants to reduce the number by 9,500, or more than a quarter.

Hai Phong and HCM City FC play out goalless draw in V.League 1 return

After a long postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, top-flight league football in Viet Nam returned yesterday.

 

Coronavirus 'a devastating blow for world economy'

World Bank President David Malpass says billions of people will have their livelihoods affected.

Vatican arrest man over luxury property deal

The Vatican's £160m ($200m) purchase of a London apartment block is under investigation.

Coronavirus: WHO advises to wear masks in public areas

The World Health Organization changes its guidance saying masks can help stop the spread of the virus.