Social Distancing

Agriculture groups open up to online training courses

September 02, 2021 | 15:00

Many farmers and agribusiness firms have come around to utilising training courses via livestreams or agriculture apps to promote the consumption of their products in the face of extended social distancing measures.

Binh Duong extends social distancing as COVID-19 cases keep rising

August 30, 2021 | 12:23

The southern province of Binh Duong has decided to continue applying social distancing measures under the Prime Minister’s Directive 16 in “red zones” for 15 days while "freezing" 15 wards in Thuan An and Di An cities and Tan Uyen township as COVID-19 infections have continued surging over the past days.

PM approves power bill cut for companies affected by COVID-19

August 30, 2021 | 09:11

The Prime Minister has approved the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s proposal to cut power bills for enterprises for three months in provinces and cities applying social distancing, according to a Government resolution issued on August 28.

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.

Industrial zone leasing takes a hit as 2021’s pandemic complexities hinder activities

August 06, 2021 | 10:00

Manufacturers are buckling under the stress of attempting to operate with reduced staff numbers, or even house them at all as social distancing and domestic travel restrictions continue to make it difficult for industrial zones as well as developers in the leasing game.

Full-moon festival in full swing

August 03, 2021 | 16:36

Despite the social distancing measures currently active nationwide, many hotels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are still trying their best to promote their festive collections of mooncakes and preserve one of the country’s most cherished traditions.

Expats endure social distancing woes

August 03, 2021 | 16:16

Amid social distancing, many expats have been trapped in Ho Chi Minh City, as the government’s directives are further strengthening measures to protect people’s health and ensure the prevention of the pandemic.

Vietnamese tourism strives to reopen for business

August 03, 2021 | 16:00

The plan to receive vaccinated international tourists to Phu Quoc Island in October is facing serious challenges as the Delta variant of the coronavirus causes much of the country to implement social distancing, and airlines are forced to ditch flights.

Hoi An, Da Nang begin strict social distancing orders

August 02, 2021 | 09:53

CENTRAL REGION - The central city of Da Nang and Hoi An ancient town will begin social distancing orders under the Prime Minister's Directive 16 from 6pm on Saturday, strengthening drastic measures to control the spread of COVID-19.

Hanoi asks local residents not to move outside during social distancing period

August 02, 2021 | 09:21

The People’s Committee of Hanoi on August 1 issued an official dispatch asking localities across the city not to allow local residents to travel outside the city during the period of social distancing.

Markets and food outlets rush to stock up and protect prices

July 29, 2021 | 15:02

Many supermarket chains and stores have prepared plans to stock up goods and bump up staff numbers, as well as commit to stabilising prices to ensure that they can meet the demand in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as social distancing measures bite into everyday life.