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Helpful information regarding COVID-19 and contact lens

08:03 | 28/03/2020

To reduce the spread of the pandemic virus that causes COVID-19, eye doctors suggest people switch from contact lenses to glasses.

UK PM Boris Johnson, health minister Matt Hancock test positive for COVID-19

21:37 | 27/03/2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday (Mar 27) he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self-isolating at Downing Street.

G20: US$5 trillion pledge to handle coronacrisis, Vietnam shares experience in pandemic battle

21:31 | 27/03/2020

In the recent statement, G20’s leaders committed a US$5 trillion impetus to work out economic consequences caused by Covid-19. Also in the meeting, Vietnam’s leader shared experiences in pandemic prevention and control.

More than 20 people gathering is forbidden in Vietnam as Covid-19 threat rises

06:04 | 27/03/2020

Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked local authorities nationwide to temporarily suspend all gatherings of over 20 people within two weeks as well as shut down non-essential services including massage, tourist sites, cinemas, and restaurants to limit the spread of Covid-19.

China should have respected Vietnam’s sovereignty in East Sea as a reputable big neighbour

05:59 | 27/03/2020

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang on March 26 requested China to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over its territory in the East Sea following our big neighbour putting into operation two illicit research stations on Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly archipelago).

Vietnam facilitates foreigners extend visas amid COVID-19 outbreak

05:54 | 27/03/2020

Foreigners in Vietnam can make visa extension procedures at the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security in line with regulations amid coronavirus fears, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed.

Vietnam considers all options to assist citizens stranded overseas

05:49 | 27/03/2020

Vietnamese representative agencies in foreign countries are closely coordinating with international airlines and local authorities to ensure health care as well as essential supplies for Vietnamese stranded at international airports, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang said.

97-year-old woman is the oldest to recover from coronavirus in South Korea

05:46 | 27/03/2020

A 97-year-old became the oldest woman in South Korea to recover from the coronavirus, according to a new report.

Vietnam PM to attend G20 emergency video meeting on Covid-19 response

20:37 | 26/03/2020

Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attend the G20 emergency online summit this evening March 26, which is expected to focus on coordinated responses to the widening COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam Ministry of Tourism: Reduction of fee for travel business amid Covid-19 threat

20:00 | 26/03/2020

As Covid-19 pandemic is directly ruining the operation of tourism industry in Vietnam, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently proposed a plan to Ministry of Finance, asking for fee cut for travel business and tour guides to alleviate loss.