At this point of time, it might be impossible to fully gauge the implications of the novel coronavirus outbreak (nCoV) on the local economy.

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Huu Do said Vietnam may extend the ending time of the 2019-2020 academic year if the epidemic lasts for many days.

The achievements in Vietnam’s foreign trade in 2019 are definitely clear. However, to gain better results, it needs an insightful look into these achievements.

Bouquets of flowers made from fruit, candy, and even bacon are proving to be popular gifts ahead of Valentine’s Day, which falls annually on February 14.

The Vietnamese ride-hailing market has witnessed the entry of two new apps, Unicar and ZuumViet.

The rush to invest in wind energy to take advantage of the Government's pricing incentives could lead to overloading of the national grid in a repeat of the solar scenario, experts warn.

The government ordered the inspection of big pork producers in Vietnam as part the efforts to curb prices, stabilise the market, and rein in inflation in 2020.

Pork imports are needed to ensure stable supply and curb price escalation.

To reach higher levels of prosperity, Vietnam is encouraged to strengthen transport connectivity to seize international trade opportunities, as well as integrate deeper into world markets. 

The textile industry suffers from a shortage of raw materials since they are mostly imported from China, which is reeling under the coronavirus epidemic.

The transport sector will strive to complete 10 road projects and commence four railway upgrade projects in 2020 which have been approved by the National Assembly Standing Committee (NAST). 

The landmark Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership has been in force for more than a year now, influencing the trade activities of member economies. 

A beauty centre ran by the famous Korean brand ID is poised to open a new premise in Hanoi in the area close to Hoan Kiem lake during the second quarter of the year, according to the Economic Times of AJU.

Apple is hesitant over moving the production of 45 million AirPods to Vietnam due to the risks and barriers raised by the coronavirus, even as its main producers are struggling with labour and material shortages.

Expressing gratitude to the forests is an original tradition of the Co Tu in Tay Giang district, Quang Nam province.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $2 million in new funding to support efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (nCoV).

Vietnam’s cultural features and Lunar New Year Festival were promoted to overseas Vietnamese and international friends in France at a programme which has been held at the La Carrrière Cultural Centre in Saint Herblain City.

The official dong/dollar exchange rate announced by SBV reached a peak of VND23,206 per dollar on February 4, an increase of VND36 per dollar compared with the time before Tet.

Vietnam exported 560,000 tonnes of rice in January 2020, earning US$270.3 million, an increase of 12 per cent in volume and 39 per cent in value month-on-month, according to the General Department of Customs.

To cope with the threat of coronavirus, many in Ha Noi are choosing to shop online or order food at home instead of facing crowds at brick and mortar stores and restaurants.