us man in da nang contracts novel coronavirus health ministry

US man in Da Nang contracts novel coronavirus: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health on March 18 noon announced the 68th COVID-19 infection case in Vietnam, who is a 41-year-old US citizen living in the central city of Da Nang.
staying at home no more

Staying at home no more

The new bill imposing a blanket ban on drink-driving in Vietnam, in tandem with the current global coronavirus outbreak, has rocked the performance of some restaurants, bars, and pubs in the big cities of Vietnam. However, people’s demand for entertainment continues to save the day.
financiers race to cash in on wind

Financiers race to cash in on wind

While Vietnam’s wind investors are in a race to reap incentives before the November 2021 deadline hits, concerns remain that a boom in solar power projects will lead to a reduction in capacities.
provinces close tourist sites to prevent covid 19

Provinces close tourist sites to prevent COVID-19

Several provinces and cities across the country have temporarily closed tourist sites to prevent the spread of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
further contributions needed for covid 19 fight prime minister

Further contributions needed for COVID-19 fight: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 17 called upon every citizen, especially businesspeople and overseas Vietnamese, to strengthen solidarity and make greater contributions to help the country overcome difficulties in the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
three flights land at van don airport to return citizens from europe

Three flights land at Van Don airport to return citizens from Europe

This morning (March 16), Van Don International Airport has received three flights from Europe carrying Vietnamese passengers to safeguard the health of citizens from the global pandemic.
akzonobel forges path for smart city development

AkzoNobel forges path for smart city development

Countries worldwide are choosing to develop smart cities as a way to respond to population pressures and sustainable development requirements. Pamela Phua, general director of AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam, shared with VIR’s Hoang Anh the details of smart cities from AkzoNobel’s perspective, and provides information on some innovative technologies to help accelerate the process of building these in Vietnam.
covid 19 ministries localities asked to conduct effective quarantine

COVID-19: Ministries, localities asked to conduct effective quarantine

The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control has sent a dispatch to relevant ministries and all provinces and cities, requiring effective quarantine for those who enter Vietnam from disease-hit areas.
china sees fewer coronavirus cases wary of international travelers

China sees fewer coronavirus cases, wary of international travelers

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.
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. ​
traffic fines to be collected online from march 13

Traffic fines to be collected online from March 13

People in five cities and provinces will be able to pay traffic fines online from March 13, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung has announced.
vietnam halts visa exemption for eight european nations

Vietnam halts visa exemption for eight European nations

The Vietnamese government has decided to suspend its unilateral visa exemption policy for citizens from eight European countries: Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Spain, which will officially take effect from March 12.
network propels smart city schemes

Network propels smart city schemes

Amid the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vietnam is taking advantage of the ASEAN Smart Cities Network in order to formulate several policies on building smart cities and attracting deeper investment.
vietnam launches mobile app for health declaration from march 10

Vietnam launches mobile app for health declaration from March 10

All Vietnamese citizens will be able to declare their health status via a mobile app starting from March 10 at the latest, according to the Ministry of Health.
vietnams covid 19 count rises to 30 reaching 10 cities and provinces

Vietnam’s COVID-19 count rises to 30, reaching 10 cities and provinces

Vietnam has reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 infection, increasing the total number to 30 as of the morning of March 9, according to the Ministry of Health.