COVID-19: VN needs to respond properly in any circumstances

Analyst's Pick: The sharp increase in COVID-19 cases outside China signals a new phase in the fight against the novel coronavirus spreading which have already been damaging the world economy.

South Korea coronavirus cases jump by half South Korea reported 15 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday – increasing its total by nearly 50 per cent – including a cluster of at least 11 centred on the southern city of Daegu.

Khánh Hoà Province to restructure tourism, promote new products Authorities in Khánh Hoà Province have stepped up efforts to promote new tourism markets to mitigate the fallout of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Fatal coronavirus infects Spring festival

The Perfume Pagoda Festival, Việt Nam's oldest, biggest and longest-running festival, has officially been opened but due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the number of visitors has dropped sharply. 

Hospitality sector's bookings decline amid coronavirus outbreak fears The hospitality sector in Việt Nam this year will face losses due to the noval coronaviurs (nCoV) outbreak, researcher Savills has said.

nCoV-triggered school closures a headache for parents

An abrupt decision to close all schools in more than two dozen localities to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus late on Sunday night has caught parents off guard, forcing many to desperately seek for an alternative to their childrens’ daycare.

Schools, hotels take preventive measures against coronavirus

Departments of education and training, schools, English centres and hotels are taking preventive measures against the spread of the deadly coronavirus which has killed 213 in China as of Friday.

WHO declares international emergency over novel coronavirus

The UN health agency on Thursday declared an international emergency over the deadly novel coronavirus from China -- a rarely used designation that could lead to improved international co-ordination in tackling the disease.

First Vietnamese citizens test positive for coronavirus

Three Vietnamese citizens returning from China's Wuhan tested positive for coronavirus as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Ministry of Health.

Việt Nam steps up coronavirus prevention

Ministries and sectors in Việt Nam are stepping measures to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 130 people since it was first detected in China’s Wuhan Province.