Vietnam Agrees to Extend Stay of Foreigners Stuck in Country Due to Covid-19
As public attractions close and outbound flights become scarce, a number of foreigners in Vietnam are stuck in limbo.
Vietnam Enters 15 Days of Nationwide Social Distancing; Citizens Urged to Stay Home
Starting from today, April 1, Vietnam officially entered two weeks of heightened social distancing.
Labor Ministry Proposes $843m Bailout Package for Businesses Affected by Covid-19
According to the proposal, workers and businesses are able to borrow money from the government to alleviate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on employee livelihood and small business operation.
Airlines in Vietnam Will Scale Down Domestic Flights for 2 Weeks
Due to the rising number of coronavirus patients, the inistry of Transport orders a limit on domestic flight routes.
Domestic Airlines to Reduce Routes & Flights for 2 Weeks
Due to the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Ministry of Transport has ordered domestic flight routes to be reduced.
Vietnam Moves up 11 Places in UN World Happiness Report
Are you feeling happy today?
Vietnamese Teacher Among 50 Finalists for Global Teacher Prize 2020
The Global Teacher Prize is an annual award given out by the Varkey Foundation, a global philanthropic organization based in the UK.
Vietnam Airlines to Suspend All International Flight Routes Until April 30
Due to the worrying escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic, many airlines have stopped certain flight routes connecting Vietnam to coronavirus-infected regions.
Discrimination Against Foreigners on the Rise Amid Covid-19 Fears
After three weeks of no new virus cases in February, the majority of Vietnam’s 60 new cases have been linked to foreign tourists.
Vietnam Moves up 23 Spots in Economic Freedom Index
The country ranked 105th out of 180 nations.
Vietnam Stops Issuing Visas to Any National From Any Country in the World
We are living in extraordinary times. To deal with the threat of the coronavirus, Vietnam has issued a 30-day ban on issuing visas to any national from any country in the world.
Hanoi Formula 1 Race Postponed Due to Covid-19 Pandemic
Sorry, racing fans.
Illegal Hotel on Ma Pi Leng Pass to Be Converted Into Tourist Rest Stop
The six-story building on Ha Giang Province's Ma Pi Leng Pass stoked controversy last October since it was built illegally.
Major Growth in Online Shopping Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
Many people are turning to online shopping during the surge of coronavirus infections in Vietnam.
Coronavirus Concern in Vietnam Drives Major Online Shopping Growth
Many people are turning to online shopping during the surge of coronavirus infections in Vietnam.
Vietnam Will Pay for Tests, Treatment, Quarantine of Coronavirus Patients
Free treatment will be offered for all Covid-19 patients in Vietnam.
Weekly Stories Roundup: New Covid-19 Cases, 'Adorable Home' Goes Vietnamese & Wildlife Trade Ban
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Vietnam's Small Businesses Face Mass Closures as Covid-19 Outbreak Worsens
As the Covid-19 outbreak worsens overseas and more new cases are detected in Vietnam, many businesses face the threat of shutting down.
He Was Ordered to Be Quarantined. He Sent His Employee Instead.
LTH, the chairman of a wind power company, was on Vietnam Airlines flight 1547 from Hanoi to Hue on March 6, along with two subsequently confirmed Covid-19 patients.
Over 23,000 Drivers Fined for Driving Under Influence in First 2 Months of 2020
After the new bill on alcohol consumption was passed by the National Assembly, stricter regulations on driving after having consumed alcohol were enforced.