A US$1.27 billion package offered to supports firms amid the pandemic Techcombank on Wednesday announced a VNĐ30 trillion (US$1.27 billion) credit package to support its customers overcome difficulties due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virus may spark 'devastating' global condom shortage A global condom shortage is looming as the coronavirus pandemic shutters factories and disrupts supply chains, the world's top maker of the contraceptives said, with the United Nations warning of "devastating" consequences.

Virus deaths soar in US, Europe as Trump sees light at end of tunnel The United States saw nearly 2,000 coronavirus deaths for a second day running as the toll soared again in Europe, despite US President Donald Trump's insistence that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Hà Nội earmarks $28.2m for the poor amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hà Nội will earmark  VNĐ650 billion (US$28.2 million), the first stage, in support of the poor and other social beneficiaries via the local branch of Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP), amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Solutions should prioritise maintaining industrial production: ministry The Ministry of Industry and Trade has said the most important priority at present is to maintain the operation of domestic industrial enterprises during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

John Prine, revered American folk songwriter, dies of coronavirus complications John Prine, an American folk legend widely considered one of his generation's most influential songwriters, died following complications of coronavirus Tuesday, his publicist said on behalf of his family. He was 73 years old.

MoIT proposes to resume rice exports The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has asked the Government to resume rice exports. However, the export volume would be limited at 800,000 tonnes for April and May.

Northern provinces asked to cooperate with China to manage border trade

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has requested northern provinces to promote cooperation with their Chinese partners to implement disease control processes and allow goods through the border.

Hà Nội’s economic growth might fall to 5.35% this year due to COVID-19 These scenarios were outlined during the city’s online meeting on Monday discussing socio-economic development in the first quarter and its efforts in COVID-19 prevention and control.

Vanuatu braces as monster storm strengthens in Pacific A deadly cyclone bearing down on the Pacific nation of Vanuatu has intensified into a Category Five super storm, generating destructive winds and "phenomenal" seas, forecasters said on Monday.