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Workers rescued from slave-like condition at Quang Nam gold mine

Eleven people who claim they were mistreated at a gold mine in the central province of Quang Nam have been rescued with some returned home.

VN banks, insurers and firms work together to protect the community

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some local banks, insurers and firms have worked together to help further protect the community with different anti-coronavirus packages.

 

Coronavirus: Asia stocks fall despite stimulus plans

Markets slide even after the US and UK unveiled packages aimed at combating the outbreak's economic impact.

VN universities hesitate to give lectures online

Many schools are not thinking of organizing online classes while others have tried to give lectures online, but said that there were many problems.

Former defence ministry official prosecuted for land management violations

The Central Military Procuracy has completed an indictment to prosecute a former high ranking official from the Ministry of Defence and other defendants for violations relating to fraud and land management.

 

Creative hospital staff pitch in with innovations in Covid-19 fight

Medical staff at many hospitals around the country have been creative in fabricating automatic devices as they take care of an increasing number of COVID-19 patients.

 

New album with 20 artists encourages people in Covid-19 outbreak

A music video with performances of 20 singers, dancers, musicians and theatre artists will be released on March 20 to encourage people during the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Covid-19.   

 

Footballers set for busy winter, if coronavirus permits

Following a VN Football Federation (VFF) announcement that the AFF Cup 2020 schedule will remain unchanged, the national football team look set to have a busy winter after coronavirus has wreaked havoc with the football schedule.

 

Mekong Delta forests face increasing risk of fires

All forests south of the Hau River in the Mekong Delta have been facing the threat of fire since the middle of this month, and any fire would spread very quickly because of the heat and low humidity, local authorities have warned. 

 

Vietnamese workers worried about losing jobs amid Covid-19 outbreak

Every time a new coronavirus infection case is uncovered, Ngoc, 26, and her colleagues feel worried about who will be the next worker laid off.

Coronavirus: European Union seals borders to most outsiders

The unprecedented 30-day travel ban will bar foreign travellers, with some exceptions.

Virus could shake up world's most expensive cities

The rankings of the most expensive cities to live in could see a big shift after coronavirus impact.

Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people

PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.

Coronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises

The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.

Many countries order made-in-Vietnam SARS-CoV-2 test kits

Many countries have placed orders for SARS-CoV-2 test kits produced by Vietnam, according to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Cong Tac.

Ministry makes int’l accounting rules compulsory after 2025

The Ministry of Finance has issued a decision regulating the roadmap for the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), replacing the current Vietnamese accounting standards (VAS).

Ministry proposes aviation service fee subsidy due to COVID-19

The Transport Ministry is asking for an aviation service fee subsidy for local airlines that have suffered an initial economic loss of over 30 trillion VND (1.29 billion USD) due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Businesses propose incentives amid COVID-19 outbreak

Cutting interest rates and corporate income and added value duties, and extending loan payments and tax and social insurance collections were among the proposals raised by businesses at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17.

UNDP assists Mekong Delta in drought response efforts

The UN Development Programme and the Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed an agreement on March 17 to support the Mekong Delta’s response to drought and saltwater intrusion.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry faculty first appears on world university rankings

The agro-forestry faculty of Can Tho University was ranked first in Vietnam and in the 251-300 group of the QS World University Rankings by Subject.