Vietnam exports nearly 150 million face masks in September
10:29 | 12/10/2020
In September, Vietnam exported about 143 million medical masks of all kinds, a slight increase of 5.5% compared to the previous month.
Masks – highlight of Vietnamese exports amidst COVID-19
09:08 | 25/09/2020
Vietnamese businesses exported nearly 850 million medical masks in the first eight months of this year.
Vietnam exports nearly 1 billion face masks during COVID-19 season
15:09 | 22/09/2020
Vietnamese enterprises have exported over 846 million face masks in the first 8 months of 2020.
Common face-mask problems and tips for avoiding them
07:58 | 16/08/2020
Face masks have never been more universally accepted than they are now. But that doesn't make them any easier to wear when it's unbearably hot outside. Find out how to make wearing a face covering more comfortable and get into good habits.
Foreign banks funnel capital into Vietnam
07:17 | 12/08/2020
The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a financing package of USD 70 million to Indo Trans Logistics Corporation of Vietnam.
Covid-19 vaccine will not be a magic bullet, mask-wearing still be critical
14:45 | 09/08/2020
As countries are rushing to research and produce vaccines that can put a swift end to Covid-19 pandemic, health experts still warned that vaccines are not the magic bullet but some basic preventive measures including hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing are still critical to contain the contagion of the deathly virus, according to SCMP.
Strict regulations applied admist the coronavirus outbreak
11:08 | 04/08/2020
A number of strict regulations have been applying in order to deal with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transparent face masks become hot trend
07:21 | 04/08/2020
Due to COVID-19, masks become a must for people in public, and a transparent one has turned to a hot and fashinable trend.
Hongkong: Masks made mandatory, Government officials work from home as coronavirus cases surge
09:34 | 21/07/2020
Hong Kong on Monday (July 20) made the wearing of masks mandatory in all indoor public places and on public transport, and civil servants to work from home after the territory confirmed a record increase in new Covdi-19 (coronavirus) infections with more than 100 new cases.
U.S President Trump not to support a national mask mandate
10:41 | 18/07/2020
President Trump says he will not issue a national mandate requiring Americans to wear masks in order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Hanoi donates 2 tons of face masks to New York city
14:40 | 10/07/2020
A shipment of two tons of antibacterial cloth masks and medical masks was sent to New York City from Hanoi Thursday.
Facebook COO says the largest social platform ‘has to get better’ on hateful content
07:04 | 08/07/2020
Facebook Inc chief operating officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg said the company needs to get better at removing hateful speech – a response to hundreds of companies that have stopped advertising on the social network for what they consider a failure to purge harmful content.
Study figures out the most effective non-medical face mask for COVID-19 prevention
14:21 | 02/07/2020
Scientists at Florida Atlantic University have experimented with different materials and styles of non-medical masks and discovered that the most effective face mask made from two layers of quilting fabric can prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Japanese startup creates "connected" face mask, which can talk to your phone and amplify your voice
14:44 | 27/06/2020
Face masks are here to stay for the foreseeable future as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, a Japanese startup named Donut Robotics has developed a way to turn the ubiquitous coronavirus face mask into the latest tech gadget.
Fashion masks: New trend, new style for the pandemic time
16:36 | 26/06/2020
With no sign of the global coronavirus threat easing anytime soon, protective masks are fast becoming fashion accessories for Asian countries keen to add some style and humor to health-wear essentials, reported Reuters.
Vietnamese businesswoman donates 300,000 masks to German people
08:41 | 25/06/2020
On June 24, German Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City associated with the German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (GIC/AHK) and representative of Mrs. Do Thi Kim Lien's family - Chairman of the Green Vietnam Fund organized a donation ceremony of 300,000 masks to German people.
Uniqlo's washable, quick-drying masks launched in Japan, long queue formed
05:16 | 20/06/2020
Shoppers in Japan queued at Uniqlo stores and crashed its website on June 19 as the clothing chain began selling face masks with the breathable fabric used in the brand’s popular underwear, preparing for the coronavirus outbreak lasting through summer, reported Reuters.
Garuda Indonesia crew to stop wearing face masks for service with smiles
16:25 | 19/06/2020
The Indonesian national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is planning to drop face masks for flight attendants after passengers complained that they couldn't see if the cabin crewmembers are smiling or not.
Israeli researchers develop one-dollar 'self-cleaning' mask that kill coronavirus
06:14 | 19/06/2020
Researchers in Israel say they’ve created a face mask that kills the Covid-19 virus with heat. The virus-zapping mask has a USB port that allows a power source such as a phone charger to be connected to it.
Vietnam donates medical masks to Vietnamese community in Russia
05:50 | 04/06/2020
Vietnam has sent medical masks to the Vietnamese community in Russia with a view to assisting them to deal with complex developments of COVID 19 pandemic.
