ASEAN Chairman issues statement on responding to COVID-19
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, as Chairman of ASEAN in 2020, issued a statement on ASEAN’s joint response to the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in the face of complicated development of the epidemic.
Minister: Academic year to end later due to COVID-19 outbreak
Minister of Education and Training (MoET) Phung Xuan Nha on February 14 affirmed that the 2019-2020 academic year will end later amid the outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
NA leader receives newly accredited diplomats of Vietnam
National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on February 13 received newly accredited ambassadors and heads of overseas representative agencies of Vietnam, asking them to promote economic diplomacy to help with national development.
President: Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s Act East Policy
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh had a meeting with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi on February 13, as part of her official visit to India from February 11 to 13.
MARD Minister urges early detection of avian influenza outbreaks
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Nguyen Xuan Cuong on February 13 urged localities to keep close watch for the early detection and swift settlement of any avian influenza outbreaks.
Czech, German media spotlight EP’s approval of agreements with Vietnam
Media reports in the Czech Republic have highlighted the importance of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) for the country and the EU in general after the agreement was approved by the European Parliament (EP) on February 12.
Vietnam confirms 16th COVID-19 infection case
Vietnam has confirmed the 16th new coronavirus (COVID-19) infection case, the Ministry of Health announced on February 13.
Vietnam, India treasure bilateral traditional relationship
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu affirmed that they attach great importance to the long-standing friendship between the two countries during their talks in New Delhi on February 12.
China and ASEAN foreign ministers to hold coronavirus emergency meeting in Laos
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are planning to hold an emergency conference, which would take place as early as February 20 in Laos, to discuss the new coronavirus epidemic.
Ruling parties of Vietnam, Nicaragua enhance ties
The Communist Party of Vietnam and the ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front Party (FSLN) of Nicaragua have signed a cooperation agreement for 2020-2025 to enhance friendship, solidarity and comprehensive collaboration between the two parties and countries.
Vietnam to reduce number of administrative units nationwide
Vietnam will reduce the number of districts by six and the number of communes by 544 after merging administrative units.
2019-nCoV epidemic affects tourism and exports in Vietnam
The cancellation of thousands of air tickets and hotel reservations, and lower sales of agricultural products, especially to China, are the first symptoms of what the Vietnamese economy could suffer from the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus outbreak: Youngest patient confirmed in Vietnam
Vietnam reported one more confirmed case of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday (Feb 11), the Ministry of Health (MoH) said in a daily update.
Mekong Delta takes measures to reduce saltwater intrusion
Though saltwater intrusion in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta was predicted to come earlier and with higher level of salinity than that recorded in the 2015-16 dry season, the damages to farming areas are expected to be less serious as authorities and farmers have taken measures to cope with the situation in the 2019-20 dry season.
Clean and quiet inside a quarantine zone in HCMC
A quarantine zone in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3 stands ready to take in people suspected of being infected with the novel coronavirus.
Vietnam, Laos boost security cooperation
Politburo member and Minister of Public Security To Lam has affirmed that the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security will do its best to further comprehensive cooperation with Lao counterparts to meet demand in the new situation.
Vietnam improves position in global military ranking
Vietnam jumped one spot to 22nd in the 2020 Military Strength Ranking by U.S. website Global Firepower.
Vietnam, US jointly study vaccine against African swine fever
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has suggested the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) transfer virus samples to Vietnam to study and produce vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) in the country.
Coronavirus outbreak impacts Vietnam’s trade with not only China: official
The outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has affected Vietnam’s trade with not only China but also other markets, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai.
Field hospital opened in HCM City to cope with nCoV
A specialised field hospital was put into service in Ho Chi Minh City on February 10 to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (nCoV).
