476 new covid 19 cases send south korea total past 4000

476 new COVID-19 cases send South Korea total past 4,000

South Korea reported 476 new coronavirus cases Monday (Mar 2), sending the largest national total in the world outside China to 4,212.
f1 grand prix vietnam faces delay over covid 19 concerns

F1 Grand Prix Vietnam faces delay over COVID-19 concerns

The 2020 Formula 1 race in Vietnam could be delayed after the event in China was postponed due to the acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
vn suspends visa waiver program to south korea in wake of covid 19 epidemic

VN suspends visa-waiver program to South Korea in wake of COVID-19 epidemic

The Government of Viet Nam has announced visa-waiver program for nationals of South Korea will be temporarily suspended from February 29 in the wake of COVID-19 epidemic.
google microsoft accelerate shifting production to vietnam

Google, Microsoft accelerate shifting production to Vietnam

Google and Microsoft are accelerating efforts to shift production from China to Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, amid the worsening novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the Nikkei Asian Review reported.
iran reports 8 new coronavirus deaths 34 in total

Iran reports 8 new coronavirus deaths, 34 in total

Iran on Friday (Feb 28) reported eight new deaths from COVID-19, taking its overall toll to 34, by far the highest number outside China.
covid 19 outbreak to accelerate relocation wave from china to vietnam

COVID-19 outbreak to accelerate relocation wave from China to Vietnam

The impacts of COVID-19 on Vietnam's economic growth in 2020 will be worse than most expectations but it is expected to boost the relocation of manufacturing facilities from China to Vietnam.
covid 19 to cost world tourism at least us 22 billion

COVID-19 to cost world tourism at least US$22 billion

The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least US$22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the World Travel and Tourism Council said on Thursday (Feb 27).
huawei to manufacture 5g equipment in france chairman

Huawei to manufacture 5G equipment in France: Chairman

Chinese telecom giant Huawei said Thursday that it would begin manufacturing radio equipment for next-generation 5G networks in France.
australia warns covid 19 pandemic now upon us

Australia warns COVID-19 pandemic now 'upon us'

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the country considered COVID-19 to be a pandemic Thursday, (Feb 27) going a step beyond the WHO as he extended a travel ban on visitors from China.
contributing privileged access to top healthcare

Contributing privileged access to top healthcare

As a global leader in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, Sanofi has joined Vietnam’s efforts to improve access to vaccines and innovative medicine. David Tick, head of Vaccines under Sanofi Indochina, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the company’s future investment plans amid enforcement of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
asean stands united to reinforce economic ties

ASEAN stands united to reinforce economic ties

As a major economic partner of China, the ASEAN’s economy as a whole is suffering from the impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak, with member states implementing proactively responsive solutions in order to beef up economic ties.
china reports 71 more covid 19 deaths lowest in 2 weeks

China reports 71 more COVID-19 deaths, lowest in 2 weeks

China on Tuesday (Feb 25) reported another 71 deaths from the novel coronavirus, the lowest daily number of fatalities in over two weeks, which raised the toll to 2,663.
iran denies virus coverup after claim of 50 deaths

Iran denies virus coverup after claim of 50 deaths

Iran's government vowed Monday (Feb 24) to be transparent after being accused of covering up the deadliest coronavirus outbreak outside China, dismissing a lawmaker's claim the toll could be as high as 50.
new regulations the first step towards condotel resurgence

New regulations the first step towards condotel resurgence

Several years ago, a large wave of condotels was introduced to the market across Vietnam. According to the Ministry of Construction, since 2014 the coastal areas and islands such as Van Don, Halong, Danang, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, and Phu Quoc have all seen a boom in condotel supply.
highlights of mekong lancang river cooperation infographics

Highlights of Mekong-Lancang River cooperation (Infographics)

The Mekong-Lancang River cooperation mechanism includes six countries along the Mekong River including China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.