COVID-19 pandemic

Hanoi streets during days of social distancing

August 20, 2021 | 22:09

With social distancing measure imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, streets in Hanoi have become less crowded during these August days, especially at night.

Towards growing sustainably in a post-pandemic world

August 20, 2021 | 10:57

Standard Chartered Vietnam CEO Michele Wee shares how businesses should prepare for a post-pandemic world and how the bank is driving sustainable development.

Freelance workers in pandemic centres longing for sufficient financial support

July 29, 2021 | 13:54

Not knowing how to pay for their next meals has become a real fear for many freelance workers in Hanoi as the city has tightened its social restrictions and halted all indoor food and beverage establishments, as well as all non-essential services, after the discovery of new outbreaks.

Hai Duong commits to ensuring safety and growth

July 29, 2021 | 11:43

Albeit being a pandemic hotspot just a few months ago, the northern province of Hai Duong has still reported upbeat achievements in socioeconomic development over the first half of this year.

More effective pandemic bailout actions urged to avoid further trickling support

July 22, 2021 | 16:26

Despite major solutions already in place to support the public and businesses, lagging implementation seems to be blunting the effect of good intentions.

Additional 1,612 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on July 17 afternoon

July 17, 2021 | 21:05

Vietnam confirmed 1,612 new COVID-19 infections, including 12 imported cases, from 6am to 7:30pm on July 17, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vaccine access crucial to overcome pandemic

July 16, 2021 | 12:20

Major organisations are lauding the efforts of Vietnam to establish a public vaccine fund in the midst of the coronavirus surge.

Bumps ahead for the giants of transport

July 16, 2021 | 08:14

After enduring months of losses, state-owned transport giants Vietnam Railways and Vietnam Airlines are pinning hopes on a financial lifebuoy to recover from the incurred losses – but even significant support may not be enough for them.

Textile and garment makers seek multitude of options

July 16, 2021 | 08:07

As the current outbreak of the pandemic remains complicated, textile and garment makers fear lasting impacts on their operations, with many of them hoping for either direct support from the government or the permission to take the initiative themselves.

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

June 28, 2021 | 10:39

The novel coronavirus has killed at least 3,919,801 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1000 GMT on Sunday.

Drawing up plans to buttress recovery

June 06, 2021 | 08:00

The ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has led to huge demands for capital for Vietnam to support local production.

Expanding action to weed out pandemic

June 04, 2021 | 21:54

The prime minister has ordered a series of sturdy actions to fight against COVID-19 and spur on local production, as people look to the government for protection with the spectre of the pandemic looming yet again.

Defining the difficult choices of our age

June 01, 2021 | 09:36

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the poorest and most vulnerable people in developing countries the hardest, worsening inequality and exacerbating existing challenges – insufficient healthcare systems, education deficits, stagnant incomes, rising conflict and violence, poorly-selected debt contracts, and climate change.

IMF proposes $50 bn plan to end the pandemic: official

May 21, 2021 | 19:43

The IMF on Friday proposed $50 billion plan to end the Covid-19 pandemic, with a target of vaccinating at least 40 percent of the world's population by the end of 2021.