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Coronavirus: Why did infections shoot up South Korea?

How the practices of a secretive religious sect may have played into the rapid spread of the virus.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 25

Vinamilk signs $20 million contract in Dubai

Airlines try every possible method to retain passengers during Covid-19 epidemic

All airlines in Vietnam, except Vasco, which flies on short-distance routes, are regularly updating information about their activities and sale promotion programs to attract passengers.

Vietnam, foreign airlines suspend flights to South Korea on epidemic fears

Both Vietnamese and foreign airlines have suspended flights to South Korea until March as a precaution against the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Vietnamese people urged not to leave South Korea

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs have warned Vietnamese people living in South Korea not to leave the country if unnecessary to minimize the potential transmission of the coronavirus.

 

Japan shares slump as Asia reacts to global sell-off

Tokyo shares drop sharply while Asian stock markets trade cautiously following big falls in US and UK.

Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts

It comes as the number of cases globally surpasses 80,000 and amid fears of a possible pandemic.

Hundreds of corporations in VN transition to legal software, but warns of ongoing risks: BSA

Hundreds of corporations in Vietnam improved their cyber security and legal compliance by replacing illegal software with fully licensed programmes since the launch of BSA’s ASEAN software legalisation campaign last September.

HCM City authorities, property developers discuss solutions to problems plaguing market

The challenges that property developers face in HCM City were discussed at a meeting between the People’s Committee, relevant departments and developers last week.

 

BIDV puts auto firm Vinaxuki up for sale to recover bad debt

The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has announced plans to put secured assets of Xuan Kien Auto JSC (Vinaxuki) up for auction...

Travellers from Korea's outbreak zones quarantined after entering VN

Travellers from South Korea’s Daegu and North Gyeongsang will be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in Vietnam, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday.

Trains may have to stop running because of unreasonable policy

The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) may have to stop running trains because of the lack of a policy to allocate money for train maintenance.

About 30 labs in Vietnam capable of testing for COVID-19

About 30 laboratories across Vietnam are capable of testing for COVID-19 at present, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).

RoK, Vietnamese artists pay tribute to ‘unending inspiration’

Twenty-four artists from the Republic of Korea and Vietnam are showcasing works in different media as a celebration of the beauty of women.

Company profit growth in VN to slow down in 2020: reports

Corporate earnings were forecast to slow in 2020 as the economy became more vulnerable to external factors, data firms and securities businesses forecast.

HCM City considers evening transport of goods to reduce traffic jams

The southern city's authorities are considering switching transport of goods from day to night because of traffic congestion during the day.

Vietnam chairs SOM for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

The Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, in its role as Chair of ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community 2020, is chairing the Senior Officials' Meeting for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOCA) on February 24-25.

Coach Park Hang-seo to undergo medical supervision after returning from South Korea

Head coach of the national men’s football team Park Hang-seo and his accompanying spouse will undergo close medical supervision by the Hanoi health sector next days.

Foreign investors still eye Vietnam amid coronavirus outbreak

Foreign investors still pay great attention to Vietnam albeit the complicated developments of the acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 which started to hit the world earlier this year.

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in watershed case

The ex-movie mogul is reported to have had chest pains after hearing the verdict against him in New York.