People wear face masks when traveling on the street. Vietnam’s air quality slightly improved on early February 17 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Vietnam’s air quality slightly improved this morning, February 17. In particular, HCMC and Hanoi, whose traffic densities are the highest in the country, were no longer listed among the world’s 10 most polluted cities. … [Read more...] about Air quality improves nationwide
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Produce still being transported to northern border amid coronavirus spread
Hundreds of container trucks full of farm produce are waiting to cross the Tan Thanh border gate in the northern province of Lang Son into China. A number of traders and exporters are still transporting their farm produce to the northern border and waiting to ship their goods to neighboring China - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Many traders and exporters are still transporting their farm produce to the northern border and waiting to ship their goods to neighboring China, though hundreds of containers full of produce are stuck in the nation’s northern region due to the two countries’ measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. … [Read more...] about Produce still being transported to northern border amid coronavirus spread
Dragon fruit prices soar
Large baskets of dragon fruit are arranged at a collection point for traders. The price of dragon fruit has skyrocketed to VND40,000 per kilogram – PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH CAN THO – The price of dragon fruit has skyrocketed to VND40,000 per kilogram since the border gates between Vietnam and China were reopened, reversing course from two weeks ago when exports to China came to a halt and dragon fruit prices stood at VND1,000 per kilogram on the local market due to the spread of the new coronavirus. … [Read more...] about Dragon fruit prices soar
Two more patients in Vietnam test negative for coronavirus
A quarantine area for coronavirus patients and those suspected of being infected with the virus at the HCMC Hospital for Tropical Diseases. Two more patients in Vietnam have tested negative for the virus – PHOTO: SGGP HCMC – A Vietnamese American man in HCMC and a three-month-old baby in Vinh Phuc Province have tested negative for the new coronavirus after getting infected weeks earlier. … [Read more...] about Two more patients in Vietnam test negative for coronavirus
Coronavirus may lower Vietnam’s State budget by VND42.3 trillion: ministry
The ministry said the coronavirus crisis will leave Vietnam’s local and foreign-owned manufacturers vulnerable, including those operating in the footwear, textiles and garments, electronics and consumer goods sectors. Multinationals, such as tech giants Apple, Samsung and LG Electronics, may struggle. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus may lower Vietnam’s State budget by VND42.3 trillion: ministry
