VIDA proposes solutions to rescue business from COVID-19 impact The Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA) proposed the Government increase updates of accurate market information and the developments of the COVID-19 outbreak, helping businesses balance their imports with domestic consumption as well as setting operation plans.

MoIT proposes Prime Minister reopen secondary border gates with China

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc permit customs clearance of goods through all secondary border gates in the northern province of Lạng Sơn, which is on the border with China.

Key traffic projects begin in Đà Nẵng The central city has commenced construction of a west ring road and bridge to ease congestion on National Highway1A and link Highway 14B with the southeast urban zone.

Hà Nội coach stations propose extending opening hours

The Transport Department is considering allowing coach stations in the city to open at night to ease overcrowding.

Việt Nam should be prepared for what comes next: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam on Firday warned about the possibilities of COVID-19 spreading from hundreds of thousands of people who have entered Viet Nam since earlier this month, and requested relevant bodies and the public to stay alert.

More Vietnamese airlines suspend international routes Budget carriers Jetstar Pacific and Vietjet Air announced they will suspend operating routes to and from ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, from March 20.

Japan welcomes Olympic flame as doubts swirl over Games The Olympic flame arrives in Japan on Friday, with what should have been a joyous celebration dramatically downscaled as doubts grow over whether the Tokyo Games can go ahead during the coronavirus pandemic.

'Heartbreaking': Olympic torch events downscaled over virus Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Tuesday they had taken the "heartbreaking" decision to scale back parts of the Olympic torch relay due to the coronavirus, but stressed that spectators would still be allowed to watch from the roadside.

Health official checks COVID-19 prevention at Nội Bài int’l airport

Deputy Minister of Health Đỗ Xuân Tuyên on Sunday inspected prevention and control work against COVID-19 at Hà Nội-based Nội Bài International Airport.

Authorities begin work on Biên Hòa-Vũng Tàu Expressway pre-feasibility study The Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu People’s Committee held a meeting on Tuesday (March 3), to discuss the Biên Hòa- Vũng Tàu Expressway project with the construction consultant, Transport Engineering Design Inc, and related entities.