26-03-2020 11:57
Spain's coronavirus death toll overtook that of China on Wednesday (Mar 25), rising to 3,434 after 738 people died over the past 24 hours, the government said.
24-03-2020 11:44
Since the border gates to China were reopened a month ago, as many as 24,000 containers were traded – suggesting a pace that is somewhat more tepid than in the times before the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. However, trade is picking up and local authorities are working to smooth out administrative and bureaucratic procedures.
23-03-2020 12:29
While Chinese manufacturers are announcing intentions to begin exporting medical face masks to help deal with the global COVID-19 pandemic, their choice of starting point, Vietnam, may prove a tough cookie, with little demand unmet by local producers.
23-03-2020 11:22
China has started the first phase of a clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine, records show, as the world's scientists race to find a way to combat the deadly pathogen.
20-03-2020 10:50
Italy on Thursday (Mar 19) overtook China's coronavirus death total and braced for an extended lockdown that could see the economy suffer its biggest shock since World War II.
19-03-2020 13:15
China on Thursday (Mar 19) reported no new domestic cases of the coronavirus for the first time since it started recording them in January, but recorded a spike in infections imported from abroad.
19-03-2020 13:11
Italy on Wednesday (Mar 18) reported 475 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, the highest one-day official toll of any nation since the first case was detected in China late last year.
19-03-2020 08:00
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China has affected Vietnam’s tourism dramatically, with losses reaching well beyond several billion US dollar, according to experts. However, hotel managers across the country are ensuring that the Southeast Asian nation remains a safe destination for international and domestic travellers as all previous cases have recovered.
18-03-2020 15:00
Despite the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, shrimp exporters and processors still see a bright future ahead thanks to new markets, and boosting exports to traditional markets which have cut imports from China such as the United States, Japan, and Europe.
17-03-2020 13:42
Italy on Monday (Mar 16) reported 349 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, taking its total since last month to 2,158, the most after China.
17-03-2020 12:17
Despite being visually impaired, John Tue Nguyen, founder and CEO of Trails of Indochina has followed his passion of developing luxury tourism in Vietnam. Years after his entry into the industry, he managed to expand his business across several countries and still does not want to stop.
16-03-2020 09:37
A hard-won trade war truce between the US and China is at risk as the coronavirus pandemic rocks the global economy, making it tough for Beijing to fulfil its commitments.
16-03-2020 09:20
Mainland China reported an overall drop in new coronavirus infections on Sunday (Mar 15), but major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai continued to wrestle with cases involving infected travelers arriving from abroad.
16-03-2020 09:15
Italy on Sunday (Mar 15) reported a one-day record death toll and leaders warned of a bed and artificial respirator shortage in the European epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic.
14-03-2020 16:08
Ultraviolet light is being beamed through public buses and lifts in China to wipe out any possible germs as part of efforts to clear the country of the deadly COVID-19 epidemic.