The Ministry of National Defense has ordered the military to bolster troop numbers along borders to prevent illegal entry, since a large number of Vietnamese working in neighboring countries like Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and China are seeking to return home for Tet in many ways. … [Read more...] about Vietnam mandates 14-day quarantine for all foreign experts, flight crew
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Foreigners without face masks punished with push-ups in Bali
Foreigners caught not wearing face masks on the Indonesian resort island of Bali are being subject to an unusual punishment: push-ups. Video footage circulating on social media this week shows tourists in T-shirts and shorts being made to do the exercise in sweltering tropical heat as masked security officials stood over them. Bali authorities made wearing a face mask in public mandatory last year as Indonesia battled a raging Covid-19 outbreak. In recent days, however, scores of foreigners have been caught without face coverings, said security official Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara. More than 70 people paid a fine of 100,000 rupiah ($7), but about 30 others said they did not have the cash. Instead, they were ordered to do push-ups. Those not carrying a mask had to do up to 50, while those who were wearing one improperly were punished with 15. "At first, they would claim that they didn't know the regulation," Suryanegara told AFP. "Then they said they forgot, or that the mask … [Read more...] about Foreigners without face masks punished with push-ups in Bali
Foreign ministry hails press agencies’ contributions
He congratulated the ministry on its achievements in 2020, contributing to making Việt Nam a bright spot in the region and the world amid the pandemic. He said the press will continue working closely with the diplomatic sector to deliver correct information, bringing Việt Nam to the world and the world to Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about Foreign ministry hails press agencies’ contributions
VN-Index suffers big loss, liquidity exceeds $1 bln
Vietnam’s strong economic recovery to further take Vn-Index to nearly 1,300 in 2021 The fact that interest rates are still very low, will help the local stock markets continue to be an attractive and profitable channel, thereby attracting domestic investor. … [Read more...] about VN-Index suffers big loss, liquidity exceeds $1 bln
VN-Index claws back 34-point morning loss
However, afternoon buying pressure on the market’s blue chips allowed the index to recover all of its losses in the morning. The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), on which the VN-Index is based, saw 209 stocks gaining and 235 losing at the end of the day. … [Read more...] about VN-Index claws back 34-point morning loss