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Who is the producer of Vietnam’s coronavirus test kits?

On its official website, Viet A Technologies JSC describes itself as a pioneer in disseminating hi-tech tests in the health sector.

Texting campaign raises over $5.3 million for COVID-19 relief efforts

A total of more than 126 billion VND (over 5.35 million USD) had been raised via a texting campaign for Vietnam’s fight against the COVID-19 as at 11am on April 5, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Vietnam helps Laos prepare for UNESCO recognition of national reserve

A working group of Vietnamese cultural heritage experts has been established by to support Laos in compiling a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition of Hin Namno National Reserve as a World Natural Heritage Site.

MV calls on Vietnamese people to fight against Covid-19

Music video Vietnam oi! Danh Bay COVID (Dear Vietnam, Let’s win the war on COVID-19) has been endorsed by the Ministry of Heath, calling on Vietnamese people to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Soc Trang taps efficient farming models to beat climate change

Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang have adopted many new farming models to adapt to climate change, which has helped them cope with the severe saltwater intrusion.

Ha Tinh: Churches host masses despite regulations on COVID-19

Several parishes in Ha Tinh Province held public masses last weekend despite the Government’s ban on large gatherings and travel restrictions to contain COVID-19.

HCM City: Famous lecturer dies after falling from 14th floor

A lecturer of Banking University of HCM City has died after reportedly falling from 14th floor of an apartment building in HCM City.

 

Coronavirus: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19

The Bronx Zoo in New York says this case of human-to-animal transmission appears to be unique.

Coronavirus: Scotland's chief medical officer resigns over lockdown trips

Scotland's chief medical officer quits after visiting her second home despite the lockdown rules.

Coronavirus: The race to stop the virus spread in Asia's 'biggest slum'

The death of a man in Mumbai's densely-packed Dharavi has sparked a frantic race to trace his contacts.

Coronavirus: Singapore quarantines 20,000 migrant workers

The workers will be paid - but some have complained of overcrowded and dirty conditions.

Coronavirus: Trump voices hope for ‘levelling-off’ in US hotspots

The president voices hope that cases are "levelling off" in US hotspots, but warns of more deaths.

Deputy PM thanks public for support in tackling COVID-19

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has thanked Vietnamese all around the country for their support and efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and lauded the many good deeds of organizations, businesses, and individuals.

Ministry proposes cutting taxes for transport firms

The Ministry of Transport has proposed the Government assign the Ministry of Finance to consider reducing several taxes for transport businesses affected by COVID-19.

ASEAN strengthens measures to control COVID-19

Amid the complicated developments of COVID-19 with the number of new cases and fatalities surging, ASEAN countries have been taking measures to mitigate the outbreak.

Over 277,700 signatures collected in Hanoi supporting elimination of nuclear weapons

Over 277,700 signatures have been collected in Hanoi in the first phase of a campaign called “Appeal of the Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors)”, which calls for the elimination of nuclear weapons.

Rangers drive monkeys back into forest on COVID-19 alert

Forest rangers have been attempting to drive troupes of monkeys (stump-tailed macaques) back to Son Tra Nature Reserve in the central city of Da Nang.

Vietravel Airlines project given go-ahead

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung recently signed Decision No. 457/QD-TTg approving the Vietravel Airlines project of Vietravel - one of the country’s largest tour operators.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam reaches 245

The Ministry of Health confirmed four more people positive for SARS-CoV-2 on late April 6, adding up to 245 cases of COVID-19 in Vietnam so far.

Home Marathon launched to honour frontline medical workers

An online race “Home marathon in support of white-blouse angles to win the COVID-19 pandemic” has been launched by the organising board of VPBank Hanoi Marathon ASEAN 2020.