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Hanoi and HCMC also proposed scrapping preferential quarantine regulations for aviation staff, meaning flight crew members returning from abroad should instead be sent to centralized quarantine facilities for the usual 14-day isolation. Currently, flight attendants are allowed short-term quarantine to ensure staff availability for flights. … [Read more...] about Flight attendant faces criminal charge for flouting quarantine rules, spreading infection

A 32-year-old man broke Vietnam’s 88-day streak of no community transmissions after being confirmed Covid-19 positive in HCMC on Monday. At least two other community transmissions followed: the man’s one-year-old nephew and a 28-year-old student of his English class. … [Read more...] about US to resume tourist visa appointments in Vietnam

If the trip materializes, he is expected to hold discussions with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Japanese news agency Kyodo News reported on Wednesday, citing government sources. … [Read more...] about New Japan PM might make Vietnam first overseas destination

The city will build footbridges at several places for people to access the stations. The buses will have a smart ticket system using electronic cards and smartphones. … [Read more...] about HCMC approves 1st bus rapid transit route

The reason cited for the increase is low demand during and after the social distancing period. Resumption of services has only reached 80 percent of the target and companies say they need to pay staff and service their debts during the social distancing period despite revenues plummeting. … [Read more...] about HCMC bus service fails to attract more passengers despite increased subsidy