Movie buffs watch free online films French Cultural Institute (L'Espace) is co-operating with Vietnamese movie company BHD to give movie buffs a chance to watch award-winning films free online from April 1 to 30. 

Global virus cases near million as US records youngest death A six-week-old baby died of COVID-19 and global agencies warned of food shortages as coronavirus infections around the world neared one million Wednesday.

Global virus deaths mount as US surpasses China's official toll More than 40,000 people have been killed in the coronavirus pandemic as the disease barrels across the globe, with the US bracing for its darkest hours after its death toll surpassed China's on Tuesday.

Britain orders lockdown as WHO warns pandemic 'accelerating' Britain ordered a three-week lockdown on Monday in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus as world health officials warned that the pandemic was "accelerating" around the globe.

Việt Nam confirms five more coronavirus cases, total hits 99

The Ministry of Health today confirmed five more COVID-19 patients, including three Vietnamese and two British nationals, bringing the country's total cases to 99. 

Merkel calls coronavirus 'biggest challenge since WWII' Germany is facing its biggest challenge "since the Second World War" in the fight against the coronavirus, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday, in what observers called a "final warning" for citizens to heed sweeping confinement measures.

Over ten countries order made-in-Việt Nam COVID-19 test kits Many countries have placed orders for SARS-CoV-2 test kits produced by Viet Nam, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Phạm Công Tác.

Europe locks down as global virus panic spreads European leaders are set to ban non-essential travel into the continent on Tuesday, the latest drastic attempt to curb the coronavirus pandemic that has upended society, battered markets and killed thousands around the world.

Olympian Vinh may miss chance to defend title Olympic gold medal shooter Hoàng Xuân Vinh may miss his chance to defend his title in Tokyo after the last qualifications have been postponed.

Trump suspends travel from Europe as coronavirus infections surge

US President Trump imposed a travel ban on Europe for 30 days, and stated trade would be halted but later backtracked.