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Japanese pianist Kobayashi Aimi to perform in Hanoi

Japanese piano soloist Kobayashi Aimi will perform in the Season Opening Gala Concert 2020, which will take place at the Hanoi Opera House on Wednesday, February 12.

 

First metro line in HCMC to be completed late next year

The HCMC government will try to get the metro line No. 1 project done by late 2021 following a series of delays, said city vice chairman Vo Van Hoan.

 

HCM City schools remain shut for another week

Students in HCMC will stay out of school until February 16 to help contain the spread of a deadly coronavirus which emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan late last year.

Vietnam ready to repatriate Vietnamese citizens from China

Vietnamese authorities are stepping up efforts to bring citizens back from China's coronavirus-hit areas as soon as possible, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.

Vietnam working closely with China in nCoV combat: spokeswoman

Vietnam has been cooperating actively with China to control coronavirus and protect citizens of both countries in the fight against this virus, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Vietnamese province assists Chinese region in nCoV fight

Vietnam’s northern border province of Lang Son presented 350,000 medical face masks to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China on February 6 to join hands in the fight against the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).

Vietnam expects smooth Brexit process: spokeswoman

Vietnam has been keeping a close watch on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit) and hopes that this process will take place smoothly.

Defence cooperation – pillar of Vietnam-Russia relations

Developing the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia is a top priority of Vietnam, with defence cooperation as a pillar of the bilateral relationship, Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich said.

Vietnam records 12 coronavirus infection cases

Vietnam has reported two more new coronavirus (nCoV) infection cases, bringing the total number of detected nCoV patients in the country to 12, the Ministry of Health announced on February 6 evening.

Winner of logo competition to celebrate New Zealand-VN diplomatic relations announced

New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews today presented the first prize worth VND8 million to Ho Tu Anh as the winner of logo competition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of New Zealand-Vietnam diplomatic relations. 

 

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 6

Vietnam tightens grip on world’s coffee

 

Coronavirus: Couple live-streams into own wedding amid fears

When the couple went to China before the ceremony, guests were worried about attending.

Supermarket shelves empty as people avoid going out

Several supermarkets in Hanoi have run out of food as local people rush to stockpile products amid rising fear of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Nearly 300 passengers denied entry due to Coronavirus threat

286 passengers have been denied entry to Vietnam by authorities at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City for having stayed or transited in Coronavirus-affected areas in China.

 

Car suddenly explodes in Quang Nam, killing two

A car suddenly exploded when it was running through the central province of Quang Nam, killing two people. 

 

Gov’t seeks State Appraisal Council review of Long Thanh airport construction

The Government has urged the State Appraisal Council to review the feasibility report for the first phase of the proposed Long Thanh international airport, which is slated to begin this year, and submit it for approval next month.

Market sees no shortage of goods despite coronavirus fears

Sources of essential goods sold at supermarkets are still abundant and the prices of these items are still stable after the Lunar New Year holiday, the Domestic Market Department noted on February 5.

 

Further school closure to be considered for coronavirus prevention

HCM City authorities have decided to continue closing all schools next week. Meanwhile, Hanoi and Da Nang are also considering to close schools for one more week.

nCoV forces match venue change for two Vietnamese clubs at AFC Cup

he Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has just changed match venues of two Vietnamese clubs at the upcoming 2020 AFC Cup in the face of the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (nCoV).

Saigon Heat lose to Mono Vampire at ABL

Saigon Heat lost to Mono Vampire of Thailand 87-95 in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) at the GSB Stadium 29 in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Tuesday.