vietnam confirms 49th covid 19 case

Vietnam confirms 49th COVID-19 case

The Ministry of Health on March 14 afternoon confirmed the 49th COVID-19 infection case who is the husband of the 30th patient in Vietnam. ​
pilot lost control flew too fast in sala crash uk probe

Pilot lost control, flew too fast in Sala crash: UK probe

Footballer Emiliano Sala was killed when the pilot of his plane lost control and flew too fast as he tried to avoid bad weather, British aviation investigators said on Friday (Mar 13).
vietnam denies entry from 27 european countries over covid 19 concerns

Vietnam denies entry from 27 European countries over COVID-19 concerns

As the global COVID-19 pandemic is reaching increasingly serious proportions, visitors from Europe's Schengen area and the UK will be temporarily refused entry to Vietnam starting from March 15, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today.
vietnam confirms 31st covid 19 case famous hotels disinfected

Vietnam confirms 31st COVID-19 case, famous hotels disinfected

The Ministry of Health in the evening of March 9 confirmed the latest COVID-19 infection case, raising the total number to 31, many of whom are foreigners staying in some of Vietnam's more notable hotels.
uk retailer tesco sells thailand malaysia ops for us 104 billion

UK retailer Tesco sells Thailand, Malaysia ops for US$10.4 billion

Britain's biggest retailer Tesco said Monday (Mar 9) that it has agreed to sell its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Thai conglomerate CP Group for £8.0 billion (US$10.4 billion).
vietnam mulls over halting visa waiver for eu and uk over covid 19

Vietnam mulls over halting visa waiver for EU and UK over COVID-19

The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control plans to propose the prime minister to suspend the unilateral visa waiver programme for the EU and the UK as a way to fight the COVID-19 outbreak.
vietnam offering thriving prospects for uk groups

Vietnam offering thriving prospects for UK groups

With the United Kingdom pulling out of the EU and the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, it is now looking to countries like Vietnam to negotiate new deals with, in order to further bilateral trade and investment ties.
first uk death confirmed in coronavirus outbreak

First UK death confirmed in coronavirus outbreak

Britain on Thursday (Mar 5) announced its first death from coronavirus within the country, as the total number of confirmed cases jumped to 115.
uk supports vietnam in fight against human trafficking

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, with the participation of Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’hen Nie.
new direction for brits enables vietnamese ties

New direction for Brits enables Vietnamese ties

After over three years since the decision was made, on January 31 the United Kingdom finally left the European Union after nearly half a century of membership. The Brits have since moved into an implementation period until the end of the year, in which time it will attempt to forge brand new ties not only with Europe, but the rest of the world. British Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward spoke with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the prospects between the UK and Vietnam, with a bilateral free trade agreement on the horizon.
uk based education group nisai officially enters vietnam

UK-based education group Nisai officially enters Vietnam

On the occasion of UK-based education group Nisai's entry to Vietnam, VIR’s Phuong Hao sat down for a talk with Dhruv Patel, CEO and founder of Nisai Group, about their orientations in Vietnam.
eu and uk begin talks on post brexit relationship

EU and UK begin talks on post-Brexit relationship

With Brexit "done" as far as London is concerned, UK and EU negotiators on Monday begin talks aimed at forging a future relationship - while brandishing red lines that may yet prove to be irreconcilable.
uk talks tough on eu post brexit trade deal

UK talks tough on EU post-Brexit trade deal

Tensions between Britain and the European Union are high ahead of post-Brexit trade talks next week, but experts say a deal is possible - even if it falls below what many businesses want.
global britain puts vietnam at forefront of trade priorities

Global Britain puts Vietnam at forefront of trade priorities

Upon the UK leaving the EU, trade and investment ties between the British and the Vietnamese are expected to witness alterations. Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Tran Ngoc An talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the relationship will develop further, with a bilateral free trade agreement on the horizon.
actively powering the aseans sustainability

Actively powering the ASEAN’s sustainability

Vietnam has set a goal of promoting deeper integration and fostering sustainable development across the region for its 2020 ASEAN chairmanship. By delivering greater harmonisation of trade and infrastructure across the ASEAN’s borders, the bloc will be able to truly seize the opportunities of the new decade.