"It decreased by 30-40 percent during the Tet (Lunar New Year) break (from January 23-29), and is even worse these days," Tran Van Giap, 44, its manager says, adding that Koreans are avoiding crowds while Vietnamese do not want to have contact with Koreans due to the fear of getting infected by the deadly virus. He was alluding to the fact that South Korea has the second highest number of cases after China. … [Read more...] about South Korean areas in Vietnam deserted on coronavirus scare
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Major Vietnamese port to quarantine South Korean ships
As decided by the city’s chairman Tuesday, Hai Phong Port, the biggest in the north and second biggest in Vietnam after Saigon Port in Ho Chi Minh City, will have all ships arriving from South Korea quarantined at Dau Islet, already operating as a mooring bay. … [Read more...] about Major Vietnamese port to quarantine South Korean ships
S. Korea’s virus cases spike past 1,100, tests on church followers start
South Korea confirmed its first new coronavirus case from a Chinese woman from Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus outbreak, on Jan. 20, but the pace of infections had not been alarming until February 17, when a 61-year-old woman who is tied to the Daegu religious sect tested positive for the virus. It is still unclear how the woman was infected with the virus. … [Read more...] about S. Korea’s virus cases spike past 1,100, tests on church followers start
Tours to S. Korea’s Daegu should be discontinued: VNAT
Flight frequency between Vietnam and Daegu was reduced by 60% since February 23, according to data released at a meeting of the national steering committee for new conronavirus infection prevention and control. From Febuary 25, Vietnam has not operated flights to the city of Daegu. … [Read more...] about Tours to S. Korea’s Daegu should be discontinued: VNAT
South Korean firm to invest $700 mln towards cashless payment in Vietnam
The shared POS system will help local authorities cut down cash in circulation and transaction costs, combat tax losses and speed up payment transactions in a safe and efficient manner, helping the government’s efforts to transform Vietnam into a cashless society, he added. … [Read more...] about South Korean firm to invest $700 mln towards cashless payment in Vietnam
