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AFF Cup 2020 to take place as scheduled

With no signs of being postponed, the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup 2020 is set to take place later this year as planned.

First day of face masks being compulsory comes into force in Hanoi

Following the passing of recent legislation, all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners are now required to wear face masks when in public as of March 16, with the majority of people around the capital following the new rules.

Vietnamese businesses led retailers’ game in 2019

Many M&A deals in the retail market were made in 2019, but unlike previous years, Vietnamese groups ‘conducted the choir’.

Delay forecast for banks’ capital hike plans

The Government’s plans to increase capital for large State-owned commercial banks in the first quarter of this year could be delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, analysts predicted.

 

Xuan Truong named as most valuable Vietnamese football player

Midfield maestro Luong Xuan Truong of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) FC has become the Vietnamese player with the highest estimated transfer value, according to website Transfermarkt.

 

Hailstones hit northern Vietnam

Hail on March 17 night and early March 18 caused damage in the northern mountainous provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Lai Chau and Phu Tho.

 

Workers rescued from slave-like condition at Quang Nam gold mine

Eleven people who claim they were mistreated at a gold mine in the central province of Quang Nam have been rescued with some returned home.

VN banks, insurers and firms work together to protect the community

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some local banks, insurers and firms have worked together to help further protect the community with different anti-coronavirus packages.

 

Coronavirus: Asia stocks fall despite stimulus plans

Markets slide even after the US and UK unveiled packages aimed at combating the outbreak's economic impact.

VN universities hesitate to give lectures online

Many schools are not thinking of organizing online classes while others have tried to give lectures online, but said that there were many problems.

Former defence ministry official prosecuted for land management violations

The Central Military Procuracy has completed an indictment to prosecute a former high ranking official from the Ministry of Defence and other defendants for violations relating to fraud and land management.

 

Creative hospital staff pitch in with innovations in Covid-19 fight

Medical staff at many hospitals around the country have been creative in fabricating automatic devices as they take care of an increasing number of COVID-19 patients.

 

New album with 20 artists encourages people in Covid-19 outbreak

A music video with performances of 20 singers, dancers, musicians and theatre artists will be released on March 20 to encourage people during the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Covid-19.   

 

Footballers set for busy winter, if coronavirus permits

Following a VN Football Federation (VFF) announcement that the AFF Cup 2020 schedule will remain unchanged, the national football team look set to have a busy winter after coronavirus has wreaked havoc with the football schedule.

 

Mekong Delta forests face increasing risk of fires

All forests south of the Hau River in the Mekong Delta have been facing the threat of fire since the middle of this month, and any fire would spread very quickly because of the heat and low humidity, local authorities have warned. 

 

Vietnamese workers worried about losing jobs amid Covid-19 outbreak

Every time a new coronavirus infection case is uncovered, Ngoc, 26, and her colleagues feel worried about who will be the next worker laid off.

Coronavirus: European Union seals borders to most outsiders

The unprecedented 30-day travel ban will bar foreign travellers, with some exceptions.

Virus could shake up world's most expensive cities

The rankings of the most expensive cities to live in could see a big shift after coronavirus impact.

Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people

PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.