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Coronavirus: The fear of being sentenced to a Kenyan quarantine centre

Kenyans worry about being put into coronavirus quarantine where conditions are said to be like prison.

COVID-19 control measures to be gradually eased

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 20 said social activities can be relaxed, given the improved situation of COVID-19. However, he still stressed the need to maintain control appropriately over and remain vigilant against the pandemic.

Hanoi flower growers hard hit by Covid-19

Hundreds of hectares of flower in a Hanoi village could whither if their outlets are not found amid the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus journey: The 'last cruise ship on Earth' finally comes home

The three last cruise ships still sailing with passengers will dock today - and one has had quite the odyssey.

 

Border soldiers struggle with Covid-19 fighting task

Border soldiers in the central province of Quang Nam are living in difficult conditions while doing Covid-19 prevention work.

Coronavirus: US faced with protests amid pressure to reopen

Residents demand relaxation of infection prevention measures despite signs it is too soon to reopen.

Charity group manufactures mask buckle to help relieve ear pain

A charity group in Hanoi has made face mask buckles which will help reduce the pressure on the ears for the medical staff.

Vietnamese football stars join AFC #BreakTheChain campaign

Local footballers Hung Dung of Hanoi FC and Duc Chinh of SHB Danang FC have contributed to the #BreakTheChain, a global campaign launched by the Asian Football Federation (AFC) aimed at promoting efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

VN banks still register encouraging performance amid COVID-19

Many banks are posting optimistic business results as the full force of the disruptions of the global COVID-19 pandemic are not felt in their operations yet.

Coronavirus: Madrid’s medical heroes in the fight of their lives

Medics at one of the capital's busiest hospitals tell of services on the brink and becoming infected.

Simple ways to nurture face skin with milk

Milk is an easy-to-find material for nurturing skin at home.

 

Coronavirus: Chinese Super League team return home to Wuhan after 104 days abroad

Chinese Super League team Wuhan Zall make an emotional homecoming after being unable to return for three months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: New York couples can now tie the knot over Zoom

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said New Yorkers will be allowed to apply for licences and marry online.

Coronavirus: 'Staff infected' in Afghan presidential palace

Up to 40 members of President Ashraf Ghani's staff have tested positive for the virus, reports say.

Positive signs in COVID-19 prevention buoy VN-Index up

Thanks to positive signs in COVID-19 prevention, the VN-Index had a fabulous run since early April.

Freelance tour guides among beneficiaries of govt VND62-trillion package

The Government Office has suggested adding freelance tour guides to the list of beneficiaries on the government's VND62 trillion (US$2.6 billion) package to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Vietnamese embrace indoor exercises amid COVID-19 outbreak

As all gyms are closed in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, locals in HCM City have started working out indoors. 

Protecting at-risk groups with timely fiscal policies

The Vietnamese government has been urgently deploying sturdy solutions to assist enterprises and investors, and those hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe?

Some of Europe's leaders stand accused of taking advantage of a health crisis.