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French, Belgian police arrest 26 people involved in deaths of 39 Vietnamese in UK

The French prosecutor's office said on Wednesday that 26 people had been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese citizens found in the back of a refrigerated lorry in Essex,

WHO, UK certify Vietnam’s COVID-19 test kit

The World Health Organisation (WHO)'s medical product evaluation agency has sent a letter informing the certification of the SARS-CoV-2 testing kit LightPower iVA SARS-CoV-2 1st RT-rPCR.

Vietnamese nationals brought home from the UK

Around 100 British nationals have flown home from Vietnam and Cambodia onboard a specially arranged flight.

Vietnamese music producer Touliver makes UK magazine headlines

Renowned local dance producer Hoang Touliver has made his debut in MixMag, one of the UK’s leading electronic music magazines.

Coronavirus: Raab 'confident' UK prime minister will recover from illness

Boris Johnson is described as a "fighter" after he was moved into intensive care on Monday evening.

Coronavirus: Five-year-old among latest UK victims

A child with underlying health conditions is among 708 people whose deaths were reported in the past day.

UK diplomats advise citizens in Vietnam to obey COVID-19 countermeasures

UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward and Consul General in HCM City Ian Gibbons have advised UK citizens who are living and working in Vietnam to comply with local laws and customs amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

Coronavirus: Strict new curbs on life in UK announced by PM

Gatherings of more than two people are banned, shops ordered to close and social events halted as part of rules to keep Britons at home and stop the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Germany tightens curbs and bans meetings of more than two

The country expands restrictions on social interaction as Chancellor Merkel goes into quarantine.

British man quarantined over coronavirus in VN says UK has a lot to learn

A British expat stuck in quarantine on the outskirts of Hanoi says the UK should be taking a leaf out of Vietnam’s book.

 

Coronavirus: UK changes course amid death toll fears

Ministers were warned hundreds of thousands of people in the UK would die without stronger measures.

Coronavirus: Isolation for over-70s 'within weeks'

Other "wartime" measures are to include using car plants to make ventilators and hotels as hospitals.

Vietnamese curator snubbed due to coronavirus prejudice

A Vietnamese art curator was told not to attend an art fair in the UK over fears attendees would assume the curator was infected with the coronavirus.

UK supports Vietnam in fight against human trafficking

The British Embassy in Vietnam has coordinated with Vietnamese relevant agencies to carry out communication activities since March to raise public awareness of human trafficking prevention and combat.

Wales video contest launched in Vietnam

In celebration of St. David’s Day (March 1), which is the national day of Wales, the British Embassy in Vietnam has launched a Wales video contest for Vietnamese citizens of all ages who are currently living in Vietnam.

 

Man jailed after three Vietnamese nationals were found in a luggage box

A man who tried to smuggle three Vietnamese nationals into the UK in a luggage box on the roof of his car has been jailed.

Canada to stop paying Harry and Meghan's security

The government confirmed it will cease providing security for the couple "in the coming weeks".

Singer Duffy 'drugged, raped and held captive'

The Grammy and Brit award-winning singer has written on Instagram that her "recovery took time".

Brexit: Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' of UK-EU trade deal by end of year

The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands.