Next 10 days ‘critical’ in COVID-19 fight, says Vietnam PM
Vietnam’s Prime Minister said on Wednesday (Aug 12) that the next 10 days would be critical in the country’s fight against a new coronavirus outbreak, which resurfaced late last month after three months of no domestic cases.
Vietnam Airlines may face liquidity shortage from virus impact
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines may face a liquidity shortage from late next month due to the coronavirus pandemic impact, the government said on Tuesday, as it explores measures to help the firm.
Facebook : Vietnam’s fickle partner-in-crime
Vietnam’s government has been able to co-opt Facebook to act in its own interests – for now.
Vietnam to sell remaining 36% stake in largest brewer Sabeco
Vietnam’s government will sell its remaining 36 per cent stake in the country’s largest brewer Sabeco by the end of this year, according to a government document released this week.
Nationalism, heroism and media in Vietnam’s war on COVID-19
While many countries around the world are struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, 11 May 2020 marked the end of the ‘longest New Year (Tet) holiday ever’ for students in Vietnam.
Vietnam accelerates – dare we say it ? – digital transformation for a fourth industrial revolution
Prime Minister gives e-cash and e-government a hurry-up as Apple tunes in to its manufacturing smarts
Vietnam’s coronavirus success is built on repression
The Communist Party’s tools of control made for effective virus-fighting weapons.
Vietnam Govt to launch crypto research group to evaluate policy
Vietnam’s finance ministry has established a research group to develop and scrutinize digital-currency-related policy proposals.
Vietnam’s government is using COVID-19 to crack down on freedom of expression
In the wake of COVID-19’s spread across the world, countries are dealing with the rise of both intentional fake news and well-meaning misinformation about the virus.
Vietnam begins work on use of US$26 billion to boost economy amid pandemic
As Vietnam begins to employ unprecedented measures to recover from the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic with hastened disbursement of public investment, supervision must be enhanced to prevent profiteering, politicians have warned.
Vietnam wants young people to marry by 30
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is nudging young people to tie the knot before they turn 30 and start having babies as officials worry about low fertility rates in some parts of the country.
Aggressive testing and pop songs : how Vietnam contained the coronavirus
Before the crisis, trust in the government was ebbing. Swift action and open communication have changed that
Vietnam’s top legislator suggests formation of youth ministry
Vietnam’s lawmaking National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has called on legislators to study the establishment of a new ministry in charge of youth affairs.
Vietnam: Facebook, pressured, censors dissent
Company caves to government after local servers disrupted
Vietnam to gradually ease Covid-19 control measures
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the country could start gradually loosening Covid-19 containment measures during a Government meeting in Hanoi on Monday (April 20).
The secret to Vietnam’s COVID-19 response success
A review of Vietnam’s response to COVID-19 and its implications.
Vietnam Premier asks for new social distancing plan after wednesday
Vietnam’s national steering committee overseeing the country’s novel coronavirus outbreak says Vietnam should extend its social distancing order for at least one more week in cities and provinces with high risks of the virus, according to a statement on the…
Vietnam PM gets tough on social distancing violations
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked law enforcement agencies to strictly discipline those violating social distancing rules and not wearing face masks.
How Vietnam is winning its ‘war’ on coronavirus
A densely populated neighbor of China, Vietnam has a weak health care system and a low budget for combating the coronavirus. So how has it managed to keep its COVID-19 infection rate so low ?
Vietnam bans big gatherings, cuts flights in coronavirus battle
Vietnam will limit domestic flights and stop public gatherings for two weeks from Saturday in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the government said in a statement on Friday.
Vietnam’s coronavirus offensive wins praise for low-cost model
Hanoi mobilises limited resources by focusing on quarantines and contact tracing
Vietnam to issue incentives to counter COVID-19 impact
The Vietnamese government is planning to issue incentives in the form of tax breaks, delayed tax payments, and land-use fees for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Vietnam spins virus crisis to win hearts and minds
Ruling Communist Party has earned local and foreign plaudits for its firm if not heavy-handed Covid-19 containment measures
State needs to activate support package for businesses
Local enterprises have urged the Government to soon activate support policies to help them overcome difficulties in production and business due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.