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VN autos, textiles and garments, wooden furniture businesses suffer during Covid-19

The number of garment orders for the next two months has decreased by 70 percent, while wooden furniture enterprises have cut capacity by 70 percent for next week. Automobile manufacturers have closed factories.

Techcombank offers $1.28-billion package to supports firms

The Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) has announced a 30 trillion VND (over $1.28 billion) credit package to support its customers to overcome difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finance Ministry proposes suspending low-grade rice exports until June 15

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has suggested suspending exports of low-grade rice until June 15 to ensure purchase for the national reserves.

Will we ever take cruise holidays again?

The cruise line industry faces a long journey back from the coronavirus pandemic.

Hanoi streets crowded again despite social distancing instruction

Many streets in Hanoi have become crowded again despite Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s instructions on social distancing for Covid-19 prevention.

Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns.

Vietnam Social Security warns over social insurance scammers

Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has issued a warning over scammers using fake social media accounts for profiteering related to the purchase of social insurance books in recent days.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc discusses COVID-19 measures with Australian counterpart

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked on the phone with his Australian counterpart Scot Morrison on April 9, during which the two government leaders discussed bilateral and regional cooperation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nothing unusual about VN's submission of diplomatic notes to UN protesting China's illegal claims: spokesperson

Vietnam’s submissions of diplomatic notes protesting China’s illegal claims over East Sea is a normal action to express the country’s standpoint and protect its legitimate rights and interests.

Cashless payments become popular amid COVID-19

Money can spread germs and bacteria, and amid the complicated developments of the novel corona virus Sars-CoV-2, many people have switched to cashless payments to protect them from unnecessary contact with contaminated money.

ASEAN foreign ministers agree to set up COVID-19 response fund

ASEAN Foreign Ministers on April 9 agreed to form a COVID-19 response fund to fight against the disease, according to a statement released after the 25th ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting on COVID-19 via video conference.

US voices concern over China’s sinking of Vietnamese fishing vessel in East Sea

The US Department of Defence issued a statement on April 9 expressing its deep concern over a Chinese coast guard's collision with and sinking of a Vietnamese fishing vessel near Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago.

Dong Nai uses drones to patrol forests

Forest rangers in the southern province of Dong Nai no longer have to walk far to patrol forests thanks to the help of drones.

Parents fear long stay at home will cause adverse effects on students

Parents fear that first graders may lose literacy skills and that students in higher grades may suffer from depression.

HCM City shop owners desperate to sell as tenants’ business hit by pandemic, quit

Lack of business due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing pressure from interest on bank loans are forcing many shop owners in HCM City into a sell-off.

 

Coronavirus: Christians face lockdown for Easter

Europe's Easter celebrations are extraordinarily constrained by the pandemic.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 10

German firms optimistic about VN economy’s recovery in the medium-term

Air and noise pollution problems persist in north VN

The Department of Environment has announced six locations facing serious pollution in the north.

Simple ways to nurture face skin during isolation with cucumber

As the world works from home with many people self isolating, now is not the time to neglect your skin care.