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A study by the London-based Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases released last week estimates that as few as 2% of Indonesia's coronavirus infections have been reported. That would bring the true number to more than 89,000 but a serious lack of testing, as with many other nations, means we will never be sure. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Indonesia grapples with fear of a hidden virus surge

"I found a stock of masks that was available and Americans - I'm not talking about the American government - but Americans, outbid us," Ms Pécresse said. "They offered three times the price and they proposed to pay up-front." … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: US accused of ‘piracy’ over mask ‘confiscation’

Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Hai Phong Chapter Phi Van Duc said that the reality shows that it is not possible to expect a breakthrough in labour productivity, investment efficiency and competitiveness of the economy as well as the business community without change. The advantage of cheap labour are falling fast due to the impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES APRIL 4

Replying to reporters’ question about Việt Nam’s assistance in repatriating foreigners, Hằng said due to the rapid and complex developments of the pandemic, many countries and territories have had to change regulations on exit, entry and transit while many airlines have had to cancel flights. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam actively helps foreign representative agencies protect citizens

As the nation enjoyed a public holiday on Thursday, Dr. Truong Thanh Trung, head of District 2 Health Division, were busy overseeing works to disinfect a local apartment complex and sample more than 500 of its residents for testing, after a resident had tested positive for the novel coronavirus after visiting Buddha Bar. … [Read more...] about A race against the clock at Buddha Bar, Saigon’s COVID-19 epicenter