Disabled people struggle to access medical services due to COVID-19

An assessment by UNDP Việt Nam on PWDs of the impacts of COVID-19 released in May shows more than 82 per cent of respondents worry about their health care during the pandemic. 

Traffic congestion still a big problem for Hà Nội

Despite numerous attempts by the Hà Nội authorities to ease traffic congestion in the capital, roads still remain crowded.

Schools could close on bad air days: MNRE

Việt Nam may order schools to shut down on poor air quality days, read the draft law revising the 2014 Law on Environment Protection.

Việt Nam hospitality: affordable business hotels offer good opportunities for rebound

HCM City to increase subsidises for public bus operators

The HCM City Department of Transport has asked the People’s Committee to approve an additional subsidy of VNĐ161 billion (US$6.9 million) for public bus operators this year.

Seoul to host conference on post-Coronavirus era The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will hold an international online conference titled “CAC (Cities Against COVID-19) Global Summit 2020” between June 1 and 5.

City decides to change agency managing inland waterway ports The HCM City Department of Transport’s Management Centre of Waterway System will take over the administration of 11 inland waterway ports and wharves within a month.

Indonesia's capital to impose large-scale social restrictions The Indonesian capital of Jakarta decided late Tuesday to impose "large-scale social restrictions" to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, introducing limits on public activity and enforcement patrols after an alarming surge of infections.

Hà Nội on first day of nationwide social distancing

Việt Nam on Wednesday entered the first day of a 15-day nationwide social distancing campaign to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. 

PM orders strict nationwide social distancing rules, starting April 1

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc’s has issued an order on social distancing, restricting people from leaving their homes and banning gatherings of more than two people in public. The order will apply nationwide for 15 days, starting Wednesday April 1, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.